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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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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sausage and White Bean Stew

This sausage stew is a meal prepper's dream come true. It comes together in minutes and is literally the easiest meal to create! You can...

Erica Hopper

Nov 6, 20191 min read