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A hearty bowl of sweet potato and black bean chili topped with Greek yogurt and fresh cilantro, served with toasted artisan bread and a sprig of parsley on a rustic wooden table. Summer Shade Living logo in the corner.
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Cozy Sweet Potato & Black Bean Chili (Vegan + Meal Prep Friendly)

This hearty vegan chili is packed with sweet potatoes, black beans, and bold spices. Perfect for chilly nights and easy meal prep!

28 juil. 2025
burnout recoveryA peaceful woman outdoors with arms open and eyes closed, embracing sunlight and calm energy, symbolizing freedom, mindfulness, and emotional wellness—featuring the Summer Shade Living logo in the corner.

How to Protect Your Energy and Reclaim Your Peace in a Chaotic World

In a world that constantly pulls on your energy, learn how to gently reclaim your peace and protect your joy with mindful, heart-centered choices.

28 juil. 2025
acorn squash dinnerA roasted acorn squash half filled with quinoa, cranberries, spinach, and walnuts, topped with crumbled feta and a dollop of yogurt, served on a white plate with rustic fall accents and the Summer Shade Living logo in the corner.

Quinoa-Stuffed Acorn Squash with Cranberries, Walnuts & Feta (Vegetarian & Gluten-Free)

This quinoa-stuffed acorn squash is a beautiful, hearty vegetarian dish featuring roasted squash, quinoa, cranberries, walnuts, and feta. A cozy fall favorite!

28 juil. 2025
apple baked oatmealApple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal Recipe in a rustic baking dish topped with fresh apple chunks and surrounded by cinnamon sticks.

Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal Recipe | Cozy Fall Breakfast

This cozy Apple & Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal is warm, naturally sweet, and perfect for fall mornings. Easy to prep, gluten-free, and totally nourishing!

28 juil. 2025
anti-inflammatory recipesA rustic bowl of golden pumpkin lentil curry topped with a dollop of coconut yogurt and fresh cilantro, surrounded by herbs and a linen napkin, with the Summer Shade Living logo in the corner.

Creamy Pumpkin Lentil Curry (Vegan + Cozy Fall Favorite)

This cozy Pumpkin Lentil Curry is rich, creamy, and loaded with plant-powered goodness like red lentils, pumpkin, and coconut milk. It’s the perfect vegan comfort food for fall.

28 juil. 2025
beef and onion soupA rich bowl of French onion soup topped with tender shredded short ribs and crispy baguette slices smothered in melted golden Gruyère cheese, garnished with fresh thyme sprigs, served in a dark ceramic bowl with the Summer Shade Living logo in the corner.

Short Rib French Onion Soup with Gruyère Toast

This is the coziest soup you’ll ever make—Savory Short Rib French Onion Soup with golden Gruyère toast. Rich, hearty, and perfect for a chilly night in.

28 juil. 2025