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At sugar + Salt, we believe life and wellness is all about balance.
I hope you'll join me on this journey to wholesome living—one bite at a time.
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Vegetarian Black Bean Burgers
I’m not gonna lie, I LOVE a good burger. But lately, we’ve really been reducing the amount of meat we consume. We’ve done this for a few...
Erica Hopper
Apr 25, 20212 min read
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Chewy Peanut Butter Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies (gluten free!)
As a kid, I LOVED the Chewy Chips Ahoy cookies. I would pop them in the microwave for about 30 seconds, and they were just perfect! So,...
Erica Hopper
Apr 24, 20212 min read
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Turkey and Quinoa Stuffed Poblano Peppers
I love a good twist on a classic, and this dish is the perfect twist on classic stuffed bell peppers. We aren’t huge pepper fans in our...
Erica Hopper
Apr 17, 20213 min read
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Gluten Free Spiced Cake with Carrot Cream Cheese Frosting (makes 1 8-inch cake)
This spiced cake is the thing dreams are made of, in my opinion. It is spicy, yet sweet, and the carrots add just the perfect amount of...
Erica Hopper
Apr 11, 20212 min read
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Carrot Cake Cookies
This delicious take on carrot cake is the perfect treat for your kiddos after school snack! Carrot cake has carrots, so it’s technically...
Erica Hopper
Mar 31, 20213 min read
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Sweet Potato Latkes
These sweet potato latkes are the easiest appetizer you'll ever make! Perfect for any spring time brunch! Hash browns, potato latkes,...
Erica Hopper
Mar 30, 20212 min read
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Turmeric and Ginger Roasted Carrots
This side dish is a perfect way to ring in spring! Serve it at your next small dinner party or for an easy weeknight side dish! Easter is...
Erica Hopper
Mar 27, 20212 min read
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Gluten Free Chocolate Donuts with Strawberry Glaze
Want a super simple treat for the kids this weekend? These chocolate donuts are free of gluten, but full of flavor! Now that I’ve...
Erica Hopper
Mar 24, 20213 min read
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Strawberry Banana Breakfast Cookies
Enjoy this super quick breakfast on the go! I’m sure I’m not the only one who runs around like crazy in the mornings! Between trying to...
Erica Hopper
Mar 22, 20212 min read
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Gluten-Free Vanilla Orange Cupcakes
Browned Butter Vanilla Cream Cheese Frosting turn these cupcakes Into a grown up creamsicle! One of my favorite things to make is cake!...
Erica Hopper
Mar 16, 20213 min read
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Vegan Air Fryer Polenta "Fries"
I think we can all agree that French fries are life. When done well, they are crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. And we all...
Erica Hopper
Mar 13, 20213 min read
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Air Fryer Cornmeal Crusted Chicken Tenders
Chicken tenders are usually a super indulgent snack or meal. Not this time! These chicken tenders are gluten free, dairy free, and so...
Erica Hopper
Mar 10, 20212 min read
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Vegan Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce
I’m always looking for twists on classics, and honey mustard is a definite childhood classic for me. I used to love chicken tenders with...
Erica Hopper
Mar 10, 20212 min read
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Grapefruit and Thyme Sparkler
For New Year’s Eve this year, I made a traditional French 75, but with the addition of a little fresh thyme. There is just something...
Erica Hopper
Mar 4, 20212 min read
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Gluten Free Vanilla Bean Donuts with Lemon-Mascarpone Icing
For some reason I haven’t made donuts at home like ever! I didn’t even own a donut pan, and I rarely fry things! I don’t know why I...
Erica Hopper
Mar 3, 20214 min read
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Gluten Free Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies
Peanut butter cookies are such a traditional favorite. I mean can you actually make a peanut butter cookie without the iconic criss...
Erica Hopper
Mar 1, 20214 min read
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Chewy Oatmeal Chocolate Chunk Cookies
Is there anything better than a warm chocolate chip cookie? I really don’t think so! The ONLY thing that might make them a bit better is...
Erica Hopper
Feb 26, 20212 min read
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BBQ Chicken Polenta "Pizza"
Many moons ago, a friend of mine mentioned the idea of polenta pizza to me. I was FLOORED. I LOVE polenta, and I love pizza. I am always...
Erica Hopper
Feb 25, 20213 min read
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Pear and Walnut Flourless Chocolate Cake
Pears, walnuts, and chocolate, oh my! To me, pears are the most underrated fruit. When you catch one at its peak ripeness, it is...
Erica Hopper
Feb 19, 20214 min read
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Traditional Gumbo
Gumbo is one of those dishes that I think intimidates a lot of people. I’m not sure if it’s the roux, because it feels unnatural to cook...
Erica Hopper
Feb 16, 20213 min read
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