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California Guide (LA & San Diego)

California, Travel · May 14, 2019

California Guide (LA & San Diego)

restoring_radiance

sharing my love for baking + simple meals + food freedom + finding joy in the everyday things🥰

AIR FRIED SWEET POTATOES WEDGES WITH SRIRACHA DIPP

AIR FRIED SWEET POTATOES WEDGES WITH SRIRACHA DIPPING SAUCE🍠
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fries definitely make it on the top of my favorite food list & our air fryer has become my new obsession because it makes them SO crispy! but if you don’t have an air fryer you can totally roast them & get them crispy!🙌🏻 it’s really the dipping sauce that makes them💁🏼‍♀️
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-3-4 medium sweet potatoes, chopped into wedges
-2 tbsp olive oil
-1 tsp garlic powder
-1 tsp sea salt
-1 tsp black pepper
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chop your sweet potatoes & add them to a bowl with all the seasonings. either air fry your potatoes (i used the setting on mine: 380F degrees for 25 minutes) OR you can roast in the oven at 425F degrees for 20-25 min! just keep an eye on them depending on how thick you made them💯
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for the sauce:
-1/2 cup avocado oil mayo
-2 tbsp ketchup
-2 tsp sriracha
-pinch of sea salt
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add everything in a bowl & mix it up!👍🏼
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once the sweet potatoes are slightly cooled, sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley, dip away & enjoy!🥳

sprinkles are the perfect way to brighten up a mon

sprinkles are the perfect way to brighten up a monday & i’m still so in love with my sugar cookie bars🌈
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ALSO get ready because my chocolate chip cookie bars are coming this week!🍪
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but until then, the full recipe for these sugar cookie bars is linked below & on my blog! cheers to monday☕️
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https://restoreyourradiance.com/2021/01/08/sugar-cookie-bars/

a warm & cozy bowl of chili for dinner tonight👌

a warm & cozy bowl of chili for dinner tonight👌🏻
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we started out the week with a general menu plan & well #life happened so we maybe made 3 things off of it🤷🏼‍♀️ but we still cooked dinner at home, which has been our challenge for january👌🏻
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however it turns out we’re going out of town this week last minute, so we’re breaking our own challenge because also #life 😂 we’ll make up for it! i shared our flexible menu plan for january on my blog post “january cook at home challenge” if you’re needing some dinner inspo💁🏼‍♀️
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so here’s our menu for the week, all the details of the recipes are on my blog but i’ll share as we go along this week as well!😍
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M- fried rice with shrimp & broccoli
T-T- out of town
F- sausage, peppers, onions, rice
S- beef & veggie stir fry
S- homemade pizza
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are you cooking anything fun this week?! would love to hear! happy sunday!❤️

CHOCOLATE COOKIES WITH PEANUT BUTTER FROSTING🍫🥜
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i literally am beyond excited to share these because these rank of there as a top recipe i’ve ever created! i could live of chocolate & peanut butter though so these were made for me💁🏼‍♀️
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soft chocolate cookies (that totally stand on their own, but the frosting is insane!) loaded with a THICK peanut butter frosting & they are fantastic! trust me on this one, you need them in your life this weekend💃🏼
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have a great friday!🥳
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https://restoreyourradiance.com/2021/01/15/chocolate-cookies-with-peanut-butter-frosting/

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER TRUFFLES😍 an old recipe

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER TRUFFLES😍 an old recipe from my site but such a good one! i used to make these ALL THE TIME!💃🏼
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they’re super easy to make! filled with oats, coconut, dates, peanut butter, maple syrup & dipped in a chocolate coating🍫 can work as a snack or dessert, you decide😎
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full recipe is on my blog! & i even have the full thing on my youtube channel! does anyone remember when we did youtube?🙈 have a great day!❤️
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https://restoreyourradiance.com/2019/06/13/chocolate-peanut-butter-truffles/

BLUEBERRY MUFFIN BAKED OATMEAL🫐 it’s bright,

BLUEBERRY MUFFIN BAKED OATMEAL🫐 it’s bright, fresh & tastes like an actual muffin👌🏻
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comes together in one bowl & can be made both gluten & dairy free for those who need it! perfect for an easy make ahead breakfast that the whole family will love😘
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the recipe, notes & substitutions are all posted on my blog but sharing the recipe here as well!❤️
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-3 cups rolled oats
-1 3/4 cup whole milk
-1/2 cup maple syrup
-1/3 cup butter, melted & cooled
-2 large eggs
-2 tsp vanilla extract
-1 tsp cinnamon
-1 tsp baking powder
-1 tsp lemon zest
-1/4 tsp sea salt
-1 1/2 cups blueberries, fresh or frozen
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to make, preheat your oven to 350F degrees. in a large mixing, whisk together the eggs & then add in the maple syrup & milk & mix well. next, pour in the melted and cooled butter & vanilla extract. add in the oats, cinnamon, baking powder, lemon zest, sea salt, & blueberries. mix until everything is incorporated.
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spray or coat a 9x9 baking pan with oil or butter. pour in the mixture & sprinkle a blueberries on top. bake for 35-45 minutes. you want the middle to be set but still soft. remove & let cool completely before slicing or serve warm! cut into 6-9 squares depending on your hunger. top with your favorite toppings & enjoy! happy wednesday🥰
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https://restoreyourradiance.com/2021/01/11/blueberry-muffin-baked-oatmeal/

SUGAR COOKIE BARS🌈 new year, new cookie recipes

SUGAR COOKIE BARS🌈 new year, new cookie recipes is my motto😎
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they’re super easy, made in one bowl, & baked in a pan so no scooping required! basically one giant block of cookie & what could honestly be better?!🍪
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wish i could give each one of you a piece! recipe is posted on my blog & in my bio! happy friday❤️
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https://restoreyourradiance.com/2021/01/08/sugar-cookie-bars/

COOKIE DOUGH OVERNIGHT OATS, yes please🍪 . one

COOKIE DOUGH OVERNIGHT OATS, yes please🍪
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one of my favorite go to’s for an easy breakfast that’s on my blog! here’s the recipe again below👇🏻
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1/2 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup cashew milk
1 scoop collagen or protein powder
1 tbsp ground flaxseeds or chia seeds
1 tbsp maple syrup
1 tbsp cashew butter
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
pinch of sea salt
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pour everything in a jar, shake it up, & store it in the fridge overnight! top with whatever you like: i did banana, more cashew butter & chocolate chips🍫
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https://restoreyourradiance.com/2020/08/04/cookie-dough-overnight-oats/

we’re three nights into our cook at home challen

we’re three nights into our cook at home challenge & it’s so fun to be back in the kitchen!👩🏼‍🍳
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so far we’ve made three recipes from my blog (swipe to see them all)💯 which one would be your favorite?!
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1. asian turkey lettuce cups made into bowls & subbed ground pork
2. beef chili with chips, cheese, cilantro & yogurt
3. one pan shrimp fajitas on tortillas
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cook, eat, repeat🔁 still lots of fun recipes to come! tomorrow i’m going LIVE again & i’m making my greek pita meatball bowls! come hang with me🍷
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#RRcookathome

PEANUT BUTTER CUP FREEZER FUDGE🥜🍫 . an old r

PEANUT BUTTER CUP FREEZER FUDGE🥜🍫
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an old recipe from my blog that i realized didn’t have the recipe written out on there😱 so i fixed that & i’m sharing today!🙌🏻
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it’s only pb, maple syrup, ghee, vanilla, sea salt & chocolate chips! a super easy snack/ dessert/ whatever you want to call it! it’s super easy to make & SO GOOD!😎
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recipe is linked in my bio & on my stories!❤️
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https://restoreyourradiance.com/2021/01/05/peanut-butter-cup-freezer-fudge/

january cook at home challenge🏡 . we decided t

kissing 2020 goodbye & saying hello to 2021💫 .

kissing 2020 goodbye & saying hello to 2021💫
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“trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. in all your ways acknowledge Him, and he will make straight your paths.”
-proverbs 3:5-6 💛

happy new year’s eve🥂 . i think we can all ag

happy new year’s eve🥂
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i think we can all agree that 2020 has been QUITE A YEAR🙈
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ending the year with the way i started: all the baking & i don’t plan on stopping anytime soon!❤️

DOUBLE CHOCOLATE PEPPERMINT ICE CREAM SANDWICHES😱
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just because christmas is over doesn’t mean the cookies have to stop💁🏼‍♀️ i made this last week & it was actually incredible!
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i took 2 of my double chocolate peppermint cookies (recipe on my blog) & skipped the white chocolate this time! loaded the inside with vanilla ice cream & rolled it in crushed peppermint💯
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hope you have a great tuesday!🥰
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https://restoreyourradiance.com/2020/12/16/double-chocolate-peppermint-cookies/

WHITE CHOCOLATE CRANBERRY BAKED OATMEAL😍 . if y

WHITE CHOCOLATE CRANBERRY BAKED OATMEAL😍
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if you’ve been following for awhile, you know i absolutely baked oatmeal! it makes for the easiest prep ahead breakfast & it’s literally like eating dessert🙌🏻 fills me up, makes me feel good, & usually kid approved too which is always a plus💯
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after i made the white chocolate cranberry cookies, i couldn’t help but make it into a baked oatmeal flavor and it’s absolutely fabulous! you must try it if you’re a baked oatmeal lover😎
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full recipe is on my blog & linked in my bio and below! happy monday☕️
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https://restoreyourradiance.com/2020/12/28/white-chocolate-cranberry-baked-oatmeal/

merry christmas eve from the daddio’s🎄 . spen

merry christmas eve from the daddio’s🎄
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spending the rest of the week off my phone! hope you have a wonderful christmas!❤️
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“for God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.”- john 3:16

CHRISTMAS TREE BROWNIES🎄🍫 . made a batch of

CHRISTMAS TREE BROWNIES🎄🍫
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made a batch of @ghirardelli brownies, cut them into triangles, drizzled with melted chocolate, & sprinkled with festive sprinkles! easiest dessert ever & so cute🙌🏻
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let’s talk about the best way to upgrade your boxed brownies while we’re at it👉🏻 substitute strongly brewed coffee for water to bring out the richness of the chocolate (it won’t taste like coffee), add 1 tsp vanilla extract, sprinkle with flakey sea salt out of the oven!😎
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merry almost christmas friends! trying to soak up the last days of this year the best i can❤️

SOFT GINGERBREAD COOKIES WITH CINNAMON CREAM CHEES

SOFT GINGERBREAD COOKIES WITH CINNAMON CREAM CHEESE FROSTING🎄
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my last dessert recipe of 2020 & i had to make it a really good one! this is hands down one of my favorite things i’ve made this year😎
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the cookies are soft & dense and loaded with gingerbread flavor & the cinnamon in the cream cheese frosting really brings it up a notch! i do have to say i love all things gingerbread, so if you do too, you must try these💁🏼‍♀️
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full recipe is on my blog & linked in my bio/ stories! have a great monday!☕️
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https://restoreyourradiance.com/2020/12/21/soft-gingerbread-cookies-with-cinnamon-cream-cheese-frosting/

in case you need some ideas what something to bake

in case you need some ideas what something to bake this weekend😎
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my sprinkle sugar cookies or my double chocolate peppermint cookies would be a very good idea💁🏼‍♀️ made the double chocolate peppermint 2 ways: one with the chocolate drizzled (like the recipe) & one with the white chocolate chips mixed into the batter & sprinkled with peppermint🎄
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both recipes are the most recent ones on my blog! hope you have a great weekend!❤️

WHY I BAKE🧁 it was this time last year that my

WHY I BAKE🧁 it was this time last year that my love for baking really began. i just started & now i can’t stop. it’s therapeutic to me & a lot of why i bake is for these two👆🏻
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so they can grow up in a home where eating a cookie brings them joy & not guilt. where they don’t see themselves as a good or bad person because of what they eat, because food shouldn’t define us.
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i want them to grow up in a home where mommy & daddy eat the treats too instead of being on some kind of diet. where food is joy, togetherness, & bonding. i feel like a bad relationship with food can be more harmful than the actual food. i say that, because i’ve been there.
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so i hope if you ever come to my house, that there will be freshly baked cookies waiting for you🍪

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