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The Addy Bean: Plant Forward Recipes

A Big Life Update… and some Cozy Recipes You’ll Love!

Published about 2 months ago • 2 min read

Let's Eat More Plants!

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Simple Recipe for a Deliciously Easy Holiday

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​Marshmallow Chocolate Chip Cookies for an easy Holiday Cookie that is super quick to whip up!

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December Cooking Inspiration Starts Here

This month I’m sharing a winter produce highlight featuring root vegetables (plus a recipe), a recipe round up of my favorite holiday cookie recipes, a free meal-prep resource, and a small life update!

Winter Produce Highlight

Root Veggies!

Carrots, beets, turnips, rutabaga, parsnips, celery root (celeriac)

Why they’re great:

  • Naturally sweet once roasted
  • Excellent for soups, stews, casseroles
  • Hold up in meal prep
  • Affordable + long shelf life

Easy Holiday Recipe

Creamy Horseradish Aioli​
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This is the perfect dip or sauce to pair with a simple roasted root veggie! Great for easy weeknight meals or a holiday spread.

Holiday Cookie Exchange:

My Must-Have Recipes + Tips

If you’re baking this season or heading to a cookie exchange, I rounded up my favorite foolproof cookies, easy hosting tips, and simple ways to make the whole thing feel fun instead of stressful. This guide has everything you need to mix, bake, and share something delicious, plus a delicious cocktail recipe!

My Meal Prep Series (Part 4 & 5 of 6!)

🎉 Check Out My Latest Freebee!

Download my latest free resource! This Meal Prep Template is a simple, flexible guide to plan, shop, and prep any recipe with ease.
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Click the image for the pdf!

A Little Year-End Update: I'm Expecting!

Since this is my last newsletter of the year, I wanted to share something I haven’t talked about here yet.

I’m expecting my first baby very soon!

I’ve kept the pregnancy mostly offline, but it felt right to share before I step into maternity leave.

On my end, things will be a little slower for a while, but I’ll still share simple, cozy winter recipes when I can. Right now I’m working on a healthy potato soup using frozen hash browns! It's the quickest, coziest winter soup!

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Thank you for being here!

I’m excited to return in 2026 with fresh mom energy, more healthy and easy recipes, new deliverables, and plenty of tips and tricks for busy families, especially since I’ll be right in the thick of it myself!

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Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!
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Warmly,
​Sarah Harper, MS, RD​
Your friendly, plant-loving dietitian

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The Addy Bean: Plant Forward Recipes

Sarah Harper, MS, RD

Registered Dietitian and plant-forward food blogger sharing delicious under-an-hour recipes, meal prep tips, pantry essentials, and plant-based proteins to help you build balanced plates and eat more plants your way. Website: www.addybean.com

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