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Trending Fall Recipes

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    Vegan Butternut Squash Soup
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    Air Fryer Butternut Squash
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    Honey Garlic Lemon Pepper Chicken Thighs
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    Candied Whipped Sweet Potatoes
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About Chelsea (Mae)

Hi! Thank you so much for coming by.
I'm a home cook of 20+ years, recipe developer, marathon runner, food photographer, and dog lover based in Fort Collins, Colorado.


I believe healthy food should be accessible, doable, and delicious! After all, it fuels us for all of life's activities and adventures.
Join me as we make quick, healthy, and crave-worthy recipes! 

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    Healthy Greek Yogurt Mac and Cheese

Favorite Air Fryer Recipes

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    Frozen Broccoli in the Air Fryer
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    Air Fryer Zucchini (Keto + Low-Carb!)
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    Italian Sausage in the Air Fryer
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    Air Fryer Green Beans {+ VIDEO}
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    Garlic Bread in the Air Fryer
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    Air Fryer Portobello Mushrooms

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    Flaky Air Fryer Salmon
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    Homemade Spaghetti Sauce
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    Barbecue Chicken Flatbread
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    Bucatini Pomodoro
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    Taco Tater Tot Casserole
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    Greek Quinoa Salad
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    Instant Pot Risotto
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    Cast Iron Peach Cobbler (Gluten-Free Option!)
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    Gluten-Free Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies

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    High Altitude Chocolate Chip Cookies
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    Brown Butter Banana Bread (High-Altitude Friendly!)
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    Chewy Whole Wheat Peanut Butter Cookies
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    Oatmeal Bread (No Yeast & No Knead!)
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    Homemade Gluten-Free Cornbread

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    Lemon Sugar Cookies (No Cookie Cutters!)
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    Birthday Cake Cookies (Funfetti Cake Mix Cookies)
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    Double Chocolate Andes Mint Cookies
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    Peanut Butter M&M Cookies
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    Peanut Butter Bon Bons
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    Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Chocolate Chip Cookies
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    Chewy Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Cookies
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    Instant Pot Maple Baked Beans {Gluten-Free, Vegetarian + Vegan!}
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    Instant Pot Apple Butter (No Peeling!)
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    Easy Instant Pot Chicken Tacos
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MEET CHELSEA MAE PLUMMER

Hi!  Join me in making quick and healthy recipes for active families!  Many of my recipes can be made gluten-free or lactose-free because life with food allergies doesn't have to lack flavor!
A bit about me: I'm a self-taught home cook of 20+ years, food lover, runner, and dog lover!

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