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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Food Processor Wheat Pizza Dough
Yes, you read that right. This pizza dough is made IN THE FOOD PROCESSOR! Isn't that nuts??? I thought so, too, until I tried it years...
Erica Hopper
Feb 9, 20212 min read
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Herbed Focaccia
When I was in culinary school, bread baking was one of my favorite subjects. It was always so interesting to me to see how the...
Erica Hopper
Feb 5, 20213 min read
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Lemon-Dill Chicken and Rice Soup
Cold winter days call for a warm, comforting soup. It’s been so cold the last few weeks, that all I’ve wanted is soup for every meal! I...
Erica Hopper
Feb 4, 20212 min read
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Instant Pot Vegan Tortilla Soup with Avocado "Cream"
In this house we generally run at about 90 miles per hour! We are busy all the time, even with pandemic. We have three kids who are all...
Erica Hopper
Feb 2, 20213 min read
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Butternut Squash Risotto with Caramelized Onions and Mushrooms
Risotto is the absolute best thing ever. Ever. EVER. It is a one pot dish. It serves as a blank canvas for so many awesome veggies. AND,...
Erica Hopper
Jan 25, 20213 min read
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Curried Noodle Bowl with Tofu
Let me start with this. I ADORE curry in all forms and fashions. The sweet nuttiness is just perfect, especially on a cold winter’s...
Erica Hopper
Jan 20, 20212 min read
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Rosemary Pot Roast with Butternut Squash
It has been ridiculously cold in East Tennessee the last few weeks. Like 20-something degrees in the morning, and barely making it out of...
Erica Hopper
Jan 16, 20212 min read
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Garlicky Vegetable and Beef Soup
This time of year is perfect for soup of all kinds! I LOVE creamy soup, but I also love the hardiness of a vegetable soup, too. This...
Erica Hopper
Jan 7, 20212 min read
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Sausage and Mixed Vegetable Saute
Saute recipes are one of those things that are so tasty and yummy and easy that you’ll want to make them all the time! This recipe may...
Erica Hopper
Jan 5, 20211 min read
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Turkey and Brown Rice Stuffed Acorn Squash
Acorn squash has quickly become one of my favorite things to cook. It goes well with so many things, can serve as a blank canvas for...
Erica Hopper
Jan 3, 20212 min read
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Pomegranate-Thyme Flank Steak with Herb Roasted Potatoes
Flank steak is one of those meats that is sort of blank canvas. It is meant to be served with a sauce or some sort of topping. On its...
Erica Hopper
Dec 31, 20201 min read
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Gruyere and Caramelized Onion Scalloped Potatoes
I’m not entirely sure I’ve ever met a potato I didn’t like. This dish is no different! For Christmas, which is just 2 days away...
Erica Hopper
Dec 22, 20201 min read
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Mustard and Bacon Roasted Brussels Sprouts
I’m so happy to see that Brussels sprouts have had sort of a renaissance in the last few years. They had such a bad reputation for so...
Erica Hopper
Dec 19, 20201 min read
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