Bread

Pumpkin Chocolate Marble Bread

 

We’ve been loving up this cozy fall weather here in Telluride, CO. With the cooler temps comes a whole lot of baking, a fun change from all the no-bake summer recipes. There’s something about firing up the oven & smelling all the delicious autumnal flavors! Speaking of Fall Flavors, do check out our Pinterest boards with an abundant selection of seasonal fare.

 

Pumpkin is one of our all-time favorite ingredients here at the MM headquarters. The pantry is overflowing with heaps of it. With many folks focusing on sugar intake these days, you will be happy to know that this Pumpkin Chocolate Marble Bread can be easily adapted to suit your sweet tooth preferences. We’ve tested it on the “just sweet enough” side to the “way sweeter” edge. The best is somewhere in the middle, but you can choose what works for you! Isn’t it great when something so delicious can be customized to suit your needs perfectly? We think so!

 

This Pumpkin Chocolate Marble Bread is great for breakfast, brunch or dessert! MarlaMeridith.com ( @marlameridith )

 

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This Pumpkin Chocolate Marble Bread is great for breakfast, brunch or dessert! MarlaMeridith.com ( @marlameridith )

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Chicken

Lemon Chicken Milanese with Prosciutto

Winner winner chicken dinner! Add this LEMON CHICKEN MILANESE WITH PROSCIUTTO to your weeknight recipe rotation! MarlaMeridith.com ( @marlameridith )

Ever have one of those days where there’s not one moment to breathe and dinner time appears before you know it? You look at the clock and come to realize it’s time to get that nourishing meal on the table in just minutes. That’s the situation over here pretty much all the time.

Here’s a delicious recipe, Chicken Milanese that will save you on the busiest of nights, but can also become a go-to dish for dinner parties etc. This chicken is lightly breaded and topped with a secret ingredient that makes it so flavorful, a slice of prosciutto hides just under the breading. Instead of grabbing a bucket of fried chicken on the way home from work, whip up this super easy gourmet meal in minutes. Your  entire family will thank you!

This is for sure a winner, winner Chicken dinner!

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~ Marla Meridith

Breakfast

Coffee Granola Parfaits

 

What’s the Best Part of Wakin’ Up? Clearly it’s drinking that first cup of home brewed coffee & sharing the experience with love ones. What if you paired that delicious cup of joe with your very own, homemade Coffee Granola Parfaits?! This recipe is a brilliant way to use up that extra little bit of leftover coffee.These parfaits are a gorgeous breakfast treat, one that your tastebuds will want to discover again day after day. These parfaits are not only for breakfast, they can be enjoyed as a healthy snack or mini meal any time of the day!

Here at MM we LOVE coffee. As a matter of fact it’s an essential part of the day, enjoyed first thing in the morning and as an afternoon pick me up. We’ve partnered with Folgers to share our home brewed coffee excitement with you.

 

These COFFEE GRANOLA PARFAITS are the best part of waking up! Made with @Folgers AD MarlaMeridith.com ( @marlameridith )

This granola recipe uses strong brewed coffee. All you need is leftover coffee from your morning brew, or make a fresh batch. I’m sure you will drink it!

These COFFEE GRANOLA PARFAITS are the best part of waking up! Made with @Folgers AD MarlaMeridith.com ( @marlameridith )

Did you know that Folgers has so many wonderful products to choose from? You can quit running out to expensive cafes to get your coffee fix. If you are anything like me, sometimes there’s no extra time in the morning to make another stop. The perfect cup of coffee is right at your fingertips right when you roll out of bed in the morning. Set the automatic timer on your coffee maker so the aroma of your favorite coffee beckons you to jump out of bed.

These COFFEE GRANOLA PARFAITS are the best part of waking up! Made with @Folgers AD MarlaMeridith.com ( @marlameridith )

These days it’s so easy to make the perfect cup of coffee. Customize your delicious cup right in your own home. No matter what your coffee maker is, drip, Keurig, french press, Folgers has a coffee thats right for you. They offer so many flavor and roast possibilities as well. Our favorites here are the Coffeehouse Blend and Caramel Drizzle. Perfect Measures are just that, the simplest way to make sure you have the tastiest cup of coffee.

These COFFEE GRANOLA PARFAITS are the best part of waking up! Made with @Folgers AD MarlaMeridith.com ( @marlameridith )

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Disclosure: MM has partnered with Folgers to bring you the very best coffee experience, right in your own home. All thoughts and opinions are our own.

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Breakfast

Quinoa Breakfast Bowls

 

Change up your morning oatmeal, toast or cereal with these Quinoa Breakfast Bowls. This is a nourishing, delicious breakfast recipe that will become a regular habit. A great habit at that! Make your morning as easy as possible. This is a busy time of year with kids back in school & the sun is setting earlier.

 

We need to make the most of our days. Set your alarm to your favorite song (way better than a beeping sound), have your coffee start dripping on a timer and have this brekkie waiting in your fridge so it’s ready when you are. Cook up this quinoa the night before while you prepare dinner. No need to be cooking twice when it can all be done at once!

 

Quinoa is a healthy, gluten free option for first thing in the morning. It’s no longer just for savory meals. This quinoa can be served warm or chilled, top with your most favorite juicy fruits & toasted nuts. Rise ‘n shine beauties!

 

 

Quinoa Breakfast Bowls. Our favorite gluten-free breakfast recipe! MarlaMeridith.com ( @marlameridith )

 

Get a few fruit servings in at one go! We always love antioxidant rich sweet-tart berries. This breakfast is filling, but won’t leave you feeling too full.

 

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Here’s more delicious quinoa breakfasts to try!

 

Raspberry Lovers Quinoa Breakfast | MarlaMeridith.com

Raspberry Lovers Quinoa Breakfast

 

Vegan Quinoa Stuffed Pears | Vegan Recipe on MarlaMeridith.com

Vegan Quinoa Stuffed Pears

 

Strawberries 'n Cream Quinoa Porridge | Breakfast Recipe | MarlaMeridith.com

Strawberries ‘n Cream Quinoa Porridge

 

Blueberry Lovers Quinoa Breakfast Bowls. Start the day right with this healthy #recipe MarlaMeridith.com ( @marlameridith )

Blueberry Quinoa

 

Maple Banana Toasted Almond Quinoa. You gotta try this breakfast #recipe MarlaMeridith.com ( @marlameridith )

Maple Banana Toasted Almond Quinoa

 

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Go RVing!

This post is sponsored by Go RVing and SheKnows Media

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Want to feel more in touch with nature? How about taking a budget friendly, spontaneous, life changing vacation? If all of those things sound appealing then we suggest you look into RVing! If you are already a fan of it, than you know what a freeing experience it is to hit the open road. There’s nothing like traveling with your significant other, family & friends for the adventure of a lifetime! RVing is a super cool way to travel, while keeping all the comforts of home. You don’t have to worry about booking hotel rooms or navigating security lines at the airport. Your time becomes your own, bring your own comfy bedding & don’t forget to load up on delicious food & drinks. RVing is the perfect way to enjoy together time.

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Go RVing!

 

Want to feel more in touch with nature? How about taking a budget friendly, spontaneous, life changing vacation? If all of those things sound appealing then we suggest you look into RVing! If you are already a fan of it, than you know what a freeing experience it is to hit the open road. There’s nothing like traveling with your significant other, family & friends for the adventure of a lifetime! RVing is a super cool way to travel, while keeping all the comforts of home. You don’t have to worry about booking hotel rooms or security lines at the airport. Your time becomes your own, bring your own comfy bedding & don’t forget to load up on delicious food & drinks. RVing is the perfect way to enjoy together time.

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What’s so cool about owning an RV is it’s ready to go when you are. Your bed, kitchen and living space follow you wherever your wanderlust personality takes you. When we pack up the RV we bring gear for fishing, tubing the river, mountain bike riding and plenty of nibbles!

RV’s can be super affordable, with prices starting at just $6,000. There are customizable layouts for your lifestyle. RVing works well for families who like to eat healthfully while on the road or who have kids with allergies; some models have extra storage for families going on long trips; some models have room for toys like ATVs/bikes/etc. We like to have the extra storage.

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We set up our RV in the most beautiful locations around the USA. The Rocky Mountains being our favorite place to go. Along the way you can take as many spontaneous stops as you like, another bonus!

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You can purchase food along the way, look for regional specialties and cook up a meal with them in your RV. For instance: when we go to New Mexico, we purchase containers of red & green chili to make our own gourmet burritos. These are so good and this special touch makes the trip way more memorable. We always bring cheese, cured meats, olives, etc for a soul satisfying charcuterie platter. A great idea for lunch and snacks.

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Our dogs love to be part of the experience! Moose and Bo are always looking for adventure, these trips would not be the same without them. Hound dogs need constant exercise!

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Think about inviting your friends along to RV too. You can park near each other & throw the best outdoor parties. For meals try hosting a potluck, you will be surprised with how amazingly fun this can be.

Enjoy the comforts of home with this unique travel experience while getting in touch with your outdoorsy side.

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#FindYourAWAY: You don’t have to go far to get AWAY

#GoRVing: It’s not just about the destination, but about the journey as well.

 

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Cocktails

Telluride Mudslide Martini

 

TGIF! Happy Friday everyone! We are so ready for the weekend over here in Telluride, CO. To celebrate, we are toasting with these Telluride Mudslide Martinis. This cocktail is loosely inspired by the local’s favorite….Flatliners. The star ingredients here are Patron XO Café tequila and Amaretto. Add them to your shopping list asap! Speaking of shopping lists, have you heard of Drizly?

 

Great news…MM has partnered with the awesome website Drizly as a Top Shelf Blogger. What does that mean? It means I’m part of a network of creative cocktail creators & it keeps me on the pulse of everything delicious in the world of cocktails. Drizly is an easy to use online liquor store that will ship all your beer, wine & liquor right to your doorstep! All you need to do is add the items you want to your shopping list & they take care of the rest sourcing your local retailers & delivering your items to you! They also help find the best prices, we all know how pricy alcohol can get!

 

The TELLURIDE LANDSLIDE MARTINI recipe, a coffee lovers dream! MarlaMeridith.com ( @marlameridith )

Here in Telluride, CO we are prone to crazy weather patterns which can often bring on really large mudslides. These slides can prevent access into & out of town. Thanks to a team of expert bulldozer operators and a brilliant Sheriff’s department, they always have us moving in & out of the valley as quickly as they can. These martinis celebrate them!

Sip this martini when you want to warm from the inside out. Sip it when you want to cool for from the outside in. Something for everyone! Have a wonderful long weekend enjoying the last sips of summer. Cheers!

Don’t forget to check out my Drizly profile with some of my all time favorite cocktail creations.

 

The TELLURIDE MUDSLIDE MARTINI recipe, a coffee lovers dream! MarlaMeridith.com ( @marlameridith )

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Holiday

Delicious Recipes for Labor Day!

The BEST RECIPES FOR LABOR DAY! Celebrate the end of summer with these delicious favorites! MarlaMeridith.com ( @marlameridith )

It’s not too late to plan an EPIC Labor Day weekend celebration. Let’s savor those last few bites of summer with these party favorites. These recipes will swoon guests at your grand finale summer celebrations. They are simple to prepare and very cookout and picnic-friendly!

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~ Marla Meridith

Baked Sweets and Treats

Chocolate and Cherry Banana Bread

 

With the weather cooling down here in Telluride, CO. REALLY cooling down. We’re talking snow on the high pistes (yikes!) It’s time for heartier, delicious baked goodies like my Chocolate and Cherry Banana Bread. This bread could not be simpler to prepare and you will become a fan of it from the very first bite. I suggest you make two loaves, as one won’t stick around for long. Enjoy for breakfast, brunch and of course with that afternoon cup of joe! It’s a bit healthier than most.

So feel free to take that second slice…

 

Best banana bread #recipe ever! CHOCOLATE CHERRY BANANA BREAD MarlaMeridith.com (@marlameridith )

 

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More Banana Bread Recipes to Try!

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Chicken

Chicken & Veggie Sizzle Rice

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Life needs to be super easy, nutritious & uncomplicated this time of year. With back to school here, we crave recipes that our entire family will love. Recipes that can easily make the transition to the kids lunch boxes. This recipe is your answer to a satisfying, delicious meal! Minute® Ready to Serve Rice can be combined with all your favorite ingredients for a soul satisfying lunch or dinner .

I love the word sizzle. When I whipped up this recipe and heard the sizzle sounds I got all excited to name it. Protein packed & energy filled, this Chicken and Veggie Sizzle Rice is the smart way to feed your family on crazy busy school days. This recipe takes no time at all to prepare. Use whatever veggies and protein you have on hand. Feel free to make it vegan too with tofu, tempeh or just veggies. Your choice…Let’s sizzle!

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~ Marla Meridith

Entertaining

Tex-Mex Burgers

 

There’s still time to fire up the grill this summer! With Labor Day weekend around the corner it’s time to make some burgers…these Tex-Mex Burgers will win over your party guests. The tastiest way to wrap up an epic summer. Pile on that crispy bacon, homemade guacamole, fresh pico de gallo & slather on the Lemon Chipotle Mayo. Take your burger plate to a hammock or lounge chair and dig into pure bliss!

 

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Tomato Tart Pizza

TOMATO TART PIZZAS: Every one will be excited to dive into this recipe. Customize with your favorite toppings! MarlaMeridith.com ( @marlameridith )

Looking for a delicious anytime meal? Our Tomato Tart Pizzas make the most of the freshest farmers market tomatoes, puff pastry and mozzarella cheese. Every one will be excited to dive into this recipe! Whip up your own (super quick) fresh tomato sauce and make life easier with store-bough puff pastry sheets. The tomato sauce is just as delicious on pizza as it is on your favorite pasta. Bookmark this recipe for your busy weeknight family meals & for entertaining your favorite guests!

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~ Marla Meridith