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Meg's Kitchen, Belmont, NY (2026)

06/15/2026

🍯 Meg’s Kitchen Honey Sourdough Discard Corn Muffins

Gluten-Free • Naturally Sweetened • No Refined Sugar

Makes 12 muffins

Ingredients

* ¾ cup gluten-free 1:1 baking flour
* ¾ cup yellow cornmeal
* 1 tsp baking powder
* ½ tsp baking soda
* ¼ tsp sea salt
* ⅓ cup raw honey
* 1 cup sourdough discard (gluten-free discard if needed)
* 1 large egg
* ⅓ cup milk (or unsweetened almond milk)
* 2 Tbsp melted butter or avocado oil
* 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)

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Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Grease or line a 12-cup muffin pan.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together:
* GF flour
* cornmeal
* baking powder
* baking soda
* salt
4. In a separate bowl, whisk:
* honey
* sourdough discard
* egg
* milk
* melted butter/oil
* vanilla
5. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir just until combined.
6. Fill muffin cups about ¾ full.
7. Bake 15-18 minutes, or until tops are golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
8. Cool 5 minutes before serving.

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Meg’s Kitchen Variations

🍯 Honey Butter

Brush warm muffins with:

* 1 Tbsp melted butter
* 1 tsp honey

🌽 Sweet Cornbread Style

Add:

* ½ cup corn kernels
* extra drizzle of honey

🫐 Blueberry Honey Corn Muffins

Fold in:

* ¾ cup fresh blueberries

🌶️ Hot Honey Cheddar

Add:

* ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar
* drizzle with hot honey after baking

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Approximate Nutrition

(Per muffin, based on 12 muffins)

* Calories: ~115
* Protein: 3g
* Carbs: 20g
* Fiber: 1-2g
* Sugar: 6g
* Fat: 3g

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Meg’s Kitchen Note 💜

“These are everything I love about the classic boxed corn muffin—sweet, fluffy, and comforting—but made with simple ingredients you can actually recognize. The sourdough discard adds incredible flavor while helping reduce food waste, and the honey gives just the right touch of sweetness without the refined sugar.”

These would be amazing alongside your crockpot soups, chili, or the Marry Me Wedding Soup recipe we created. Even better with a little whipped honey butter and a hot cup of tea. 🍯🌽💜

06/14/2026

🥦💜 BROCCOLI SALAD…BUT MEG’S KITCHEN STYLE! 💜🥦

Summer cookout season is officially here, and if you’re anything like me, broccoli salad always finds its way onto the table.

The traditional version is delicious, but I couldn’t help myself—I had to give it a little Meg’s Kitchen makeover. 😉

Instead of loading it with sugar and mayo, I swapped in:

✅ Greek yogurt for extra protein

✅ Avocado or homemade mayo

✅ Local honey or pure maple syrup instead of white sugar

✅ Purple cabbage and shredded carrots for added nutrients, color, and crunch

✅ Optional hot honey or sriracha for a sweet-and-spicy kick

The result?

🥦 Still creamy

🥓 Still crunchy

🧀 Still cheesy

💜 Even more colorful

💪 More protein and fiber

🍯 Less processed sugar

It’s the perfect side dish for BBQs, graduation parties, picnics, or meal prep lunches throughout the week.

Because around here, Grandma’s recipes aren’t replaced…

✨ They’re just made a little better.

What’s your favorite broccoli salad add-in?

👇 Bacon, sunflower seeds, apples, hot honey, nuts…tell me your favorite!

💜🥦

06/03/2026

🧇🍗 CHICKEN & CHEESE WAFFLE NUGGETS 🍗🧇

Simple ingredients. High protein. Kid approved. Endlessly customizable.

These crispy little nuggets have become a staple in our house. They’re made with ingredients you probably already have on hand, take just minutes to prepare, and can be flavored a hundred different ways depending on your mood.

✨ Ingredients:
• 1 (10 oz) can chicken, drained well
(or about 1¼ cups shredded rotisserie chicken)
• ½ cup shredded cheese of choice
• 1 egg
• Seasonings of your choice

✨ My Favorite Seasoning Blend:
🧂 Salt, Pepper & Garlic
🥛 Dry Ranch Seasoning

✨ Other Flavor Ideas:
🔥 Buffalo Wing Rub or Buffalo Sauce
🍖 BBQ Seasoning
🌮 Taco Seasoning
🧄 Garlic Parmesan
🍋 Lemon Pepper
🌶️ Cajun Seasoning
🌿 Italian Seasoning
🧅 Onion & Smoked Paprika

✨ Directions:

1. Preheat and lightly spray your waffle iron.
2. Mix chicken, cheese, egg, and seasonings.
3. Scoop onto waffle iron and flatten slightly.
4. Cook until golden brown and crispy (about 5–7 minutes depending on your waffle maker).
5. Enjoy plain or with your favorite dipping sauce.

🥗 Serving Ideas:
• Eat as a high-protein snack
• Add to a salad for lunch
• Serve with veggies and dip
• Pack in lunchboxes
• Dip in homemade ranch, Chick-fil-A sauce, honey mustard, buffalo sauce, or BBQ sauce

📊 Approximate Nutrition
(Recipe makes about 10–12 nuggets)

Per Serving (2 nuggets):
🔥 Calories: ~110
💪 Protein: ~12g
🥑 Fat: ~6g
🌾 Carbs:

05/30/2026

🍨 Raspberry Chocolate No-Churn Ice Cream

You know what I love about homemade desserts?

You know exactly what’s in them.

No ingredient list that reads like a chemistry exam.
No mystery oils.
No artificial colors you can’t pronounce.
No preservatives designed to keep it shelf-stable for months.

Just:
🥛 Cream
🥛 Sweetened condensed milk
🌿 Vanilla
💜 Raspberry
🍫 Chocolate

Now, let’s be honest…

This isn’t kale.

It’s still ice cream.
It still contains sugar.
And it’s definitely still a treat.

But if I’m going to enjoy a guilty pleasure, I’d rather choose a semi-guilty pleasure made with ingredients I recognize and can pronounce. 🤷🏼‍♀️

At Meg’s Kitchen, that’s kind of the point.

Not perfection.
Not food fear.
Not never having dessert again.

Just making a few simple swaps when we can and choosing real ingredients whenever possible.

Because sometimes “better” doesn’t mean giving something up…

Sometimes it just means making it yourself. 💜🍨
Here’s how:

Raspberry Chocolate No-Churn Ice Cream

Makes: 8–10 servings

Ingredients

* 2 cups cold heavy whipping cream
* 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
* or sweetened condensed coconut milk for a dairy-free option
* 1 tsp pure vanilla extract

Optional Mix-Ins

* Sugar-free raspberry sauce
* Mini chocolate chunks or chocolate chips
* Fresh berries
* Crushed cookies
* Toasted nuts
* Coconut flakes

Instructions

Step 1
Place a mixing bowl in the freezer for 10–15 minutes.

Step 2
Add cold heavy cream to the chilled bowl and whip until stiff peaks form.

Step 3
Gently whisk in sweetened condensed milk and vanilla until fully combined.

Step 4
Pour into a freezer-safe container.

Step 5
Swirl in raspberry sauce and sprinkle with mini chocolate chunks.

Step 6
Freeze overnight (or at least 6–8 hours).

Step 7
Scoop, serve, and enjoy!

⬆️This no-churn ice cream only uses 3 simple ingredients and turns out rich, creamy, and scoopable every time.

My newest batch features:
💜 Sugar-Free Raspberry Swirl
🍫 Mini Chocolate Chunks

The sweet-tart raspberry paired with little bites of chocolate tastes like something you’d order from an ice cream shop—but it’s made right at home.

No ice cream maker.
No fancy equipment.
No complicated steps.

Just whip, mix, freeze, and enjoy.

And honestly? It’s pretty amazing even without any mix-ins at all.

What’s your favorite homemade treat that tastes better than the store-bought version?

💜🍨✨

05/11/2026

CARAMEL RICE CAKE TREATS 🍫🥜✨

This one tastes like something straight from the check-out candy aisle… but with a better-for-you twist 💜

Crunchy caramel rice cake + creamy peanut butter maple dip + Greek yogurt + chocolate = SWEET TOOTH MAGIC.

And honestly?
These remind me of a frozen peanut butter Tagalong cookie or Nutty Buddy-style treat 😍

BUT here’s the difference 👇

✨ Meg’s Kitchen Rice Cake Treat:
✔️ ~220 calories
✔️ 9g protein
✔️ Less sugar
✔️ More filling ingredients
✔️ Protein + healthy fats to help keep you satisfied

🍫 Compared to a Nutty Buddy Bar:
• Similar calories
• Usually only 2–3g protein
• Much higher added sugar
• Less filling
• More processed ingredients

That means this version can actually HELP curb sweet cravings instead of sending you back for another snack 20 minutes later 👏

✨ Pro tip:
Freeze them 5–10 minutes after adding chocolate for that candy-bar crunch!

Perfect for:
✔️ late-night sweet cravings
✔️ freezer treats
✔️ better-for-you dessert swaps
✔️ moms hiding snacks in the back of the freezer 😂

05/04/2026

🥜🍯 Peanut Butter Dessert Hummus?! Stay with me…

This is one of those recipes that makes you go:
👉 “Wait… this is healthy??”

Creamy. Sweet. Slightly salty.
Packed with fiber, protein, and healthy fats — and it comes together in minutes.

Here’s why I LOVE this one:
✨ ~5g protein per serving
✨ ~3–4g fiber (hello gut health)
✨ Naturally sweetened with maple syrup
✨ Kid-approved + meal prep friendly

This is how we start shifting habits…
not by cutting everything out — but by making smarter swaps.

Dip it in:
🍎 apples
🥨 pretzels
🍓 strawberries
🍘 rice cakes

👉 Or go next level like I did… freeze-dried strawberries = PB&J vibes in every bite

Or let’s be real…eat it with a spoon 😅

💡 StrongHer Tip:
Pairing this with fiber-rich dippers = better blood sugar balance + longer-lasting energy

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05/02/2026

✨ COMFORT FOOD… but make it WORK for your body ✨

This one right here 👇
Smoky Sausage, Cabbage & White Bean Sheet Pan

👉 Hearty
👉 Budget-friendly
👉 Meal prep approved
👉 And actually supports your health

Because good-for-you food does NOT have to be boring 💜

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🍽️ WHY THIS MEAL IS A WIN:

✔️ Protein (14–20g per serving)
Supports muscle, metabolism, and keeps you full longer (goodbye snack spiral 👋)

✔️ Fiber (4–6g per serving)
From cabbage + beans = gut health, hormone balance, and blood sugar stability

✔️ Healthy Fats (24–36g)
Keeps you satisfied + helps absorb key vitamins (A, D, E, K)

✔️ Balanced Carbs (14–20g)
Not too high, not too low → steady energy without the crash

👉 This is what we mean by REAL LIFE BALANCED EATING

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🧠 WHY YOUR BODY LOVES THIS:

* Cabbage = detox + gut support
* White beans = fiber + plant protein + minerals
* Sausage = protein + flavor (because we’re not eating sad food here)
* Mustard + spices = digestion + anti-inflammatory boost

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🍚 WANT TO LEVEL IT UP?

Serve it over rice or quinoa 👇

💡 Pro tip: Cook your grains in bone broth instead of water
→ adds extra protein, collagen, and minerals
→ supports gut, joints, skin, and recovery

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💬 REAL TALK:

You don’t need extreme diets.
You need simple meals that nourish your body AND taste good.

This is how we build health… one pan at a time 💜

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👉 Tag me when you make it!

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04/17/2026

✨ Air Fryer Sweet Potato Wedges ✨
Crispy edges • Sweet + savory • Simple ingredients

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🥔 Ingredients

* 2 medium sweet potatoes (cut into wedges)
* Olive oil or avocado oil spray

Seasoning Blend:

* ½ tsp pink sea salt
* ½ tsp chili powder
* ¼ tsp cinnamon
* 1 tsp coconut sugar

👉 Or swap for your favorite seasoning blend

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🔥 Instructions

1. Slice sweet potatoes into wedges
2. Air fry at 360°F for 7 minutes
3. Lightly spray with oil + shake basket
4. Air fry at 390°F for 7 minutes (or until crispy edges form)
5. Spray again + toss with seasoning
6. Serve warm + enjoy!

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💡 Pro Tip

Don’t overcrowd the basket—this is how you get that crispy outside + soft inside magic.

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📊 NUTRITION FACTS (ESTIMATED – PER SERVING)

(Based on 2 servings total)

Calories: ~180
Carbohydrates: 34g
Fiber: 5g
Sugar: 9g (natural + coconut sugar)
Protein: 2g
Fat: 4g
Sodium: ~300mg (depends on salt used)

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* ✔️ High in fiber
* ✔️ Rich in vitamin A
* ✔️ Naturally sweet – less processed sugar
* ✔️ Air fried = lower oil

Good for you food doesn’t have to be boring 🙌

These air fryer sweet potato wedges are crispy, sweet, a little spicy, and ridiculously easy to make. Perfect for meal prep, a quick side, or when that fry craving hits 👏

03/30/2026

One pan. Big flavor. Zero stress. 🤤🍝

This Chicken Parmesan Pasta Skillet is cheesy, cozy, and made for real life—busy nights, hungry families, and meals that actually feel good to eat 💜

Save this one…you’re going to want it on repeat 🔁

03/27/2026

Skip the checkout line candy…
make this instead 👇

These Date Coconut Candy Bars are rich, chewy, chocolatey, and made with simple ingredients.

They taste like your favorite candy bar… just a little more Meg’s Kitchen approved 💜

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