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Ambitious Mama

Here you’ll find candid, personal & honest topics around pregnancy and motherhood – all from Monique’s perspective. Resources and real conversation included!

anyone else craving big crunchy salads this weeken

anyone else craving big crunchy salads this weekend?? try this italian chopped brussels salad loaded with chickpeas, veggies, salami, olives, pepperoncini and delicious cheeses.⠀
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it's wildly satisfying and a nice change of pace from eating thanksgiving leftovers at every meal. (no shame in that tho 😅)⠀
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link in bio for the full recipe ☝️⠀
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https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/italian-chopped-brussels-sprouts-salad/

this 10 min. vegan pumpkin mug cake is truly a hug

this 10 min. vegan pumpkin mug cake is truly a hug in a mug!! soft (like srsly, FLUFF CITY), made with ingredients you prob already have in your pantry, and easily gluten free.⠀
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oh and that salted maple glaze?! nearly impossible to eat it out of the bowl before drizzling it onto the cake 😅⠀
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make it asap, ppl! recipe's in my bio 🧡⠀
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https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/vegan-pumpkin-mug-cake/

leftover turkey idea 💡 shred it up and stir it

took the day off yesterday to be present with my l

took the day off yesterday to be present with my loves. always grateful for each day I get to spend making memories with them in this life 💛 truly nothing makes my heart happier

as always, thank you for making my recipes — I hope you all had a beautiful Thanksgiving. I appreciate your readership and support so so much. #ambitiousthanksgiving

the annual thanksgiving dilemma of "how the f am I

the annual thanksgiving dilemma of "how the f am I going to cook and reheat all of this stuff on my stovetop in time for dinner?!" is solved with these creamy slow cooker mashed potatoes! they're made entirely in the slow cooker, and can be reheated in it, too. you can even make them a day ahead of time.⠀
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the potatoes are cooked in the slow cooker with garlic in chicken or vegetable broth for extra flavor, then mashed with butter, sour cream or greek yogurt, and unsweetened almond milk (or regular milk).⠀
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I like to keep the potato skins on for a little texture, but totally fine to peel em if you prefer! tap the link in my bio to get the #AmbitiousThanksgiving recipe 💛

https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/best-creamy-garlic-slow-cooker-mashed-potatoes/

this breakfast is bananas — B-A-N-A-N-A-S! 🍌

my dad's cheesy au gratin potatoes are famous on p

my dad's cheesy au gratin potatoes are famous on pinterest and #1 in my heart 🧀🥔 add this vegetarian side made with 3 types of cheese — cheddar, gruyere & parm — to your thanksgiving table, ppl!⠀
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they're unbelievably delicious on their own, but here are some fun ways to jazz up these taters:⠀
🥓 add bacon or ham⠀
🧀 switch up your cheeses. feel free to replace the gruyere with extra cheddar, smoked gouda or pepperjack!⠀
🍞 add breadcrumbs or crushed ritz crackers for a crunchy topping⠀
🍠 use sweet potatoes instead of yukon golds⠀
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tap the link in my bio to get the #AmbitiousThanksgiving recipe!⠀
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https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/au-gratin-potatoes/

SAY CHEESE! 🧀 this cheddar broccoli cauliflower

SAY CHEESE! 🧀 this cheddar broccoli cauliflower gratin is ready for her spotlight on your thanksgiving table. she's made with an easy & ridiculously cheesy sauce and topped with buttery breadcrumbs. what veggie wouldn't taste amazing with that treatment?!⠀
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feel free to prep the filling ahead of time (minus the breadrcrumbs) to save yourself a little time. recipe in bio!⠀
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https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/cheddar-broccoli-cauliflower-gratin/