Ambitious Mama

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

never enough photos of sweet Sidney on my camera r

never enough photos of sweet Sidney on my camera roll 💗

sharing the creamy, cheesy au gratin recipe inspir

sharing the creamy, cheesy au gratin recipe inspired by my Dad, who passed away just over 13 years ago. He was the best cook, and I know his love of food needs to be shared with all of you ❤️
I hope you make these — we love them for Thanksgiving, but they’re also perfect for Sunday dinners with roasted chicken or my maple glazed salmon. pure nostalgic love in this pan of creamy, cheesy potatoes — recipe link in bio!
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https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/au-gratin-potatoes/

here’s the recipe my mother in law begs for ever

here’s the recipe my mother in law begs for every year: lightened you sweet potato casserole with a crunchy pecan oat topping ❤️

so good, it’s basically dessert! made with roasted to perfection sweet potatoes, a touch of maple syrup, dairy free milk, butter or vegan butter and of course a crunchy topping to really make it next level. feel free to throw in marshmallows too if you’re feelin wild👏🏽

recipe link in bio!
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https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/lightened-sweet-potato-casserole-pecan-oat-streusel/⠀
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#ambitiouskitchen #ambitiousthanksgiving #thanksgivingrecipe #sweetpotatocasserole #sweetpotatoes #sidedish #feedfeed #thekitchn #huffposttaste #f52grams #nourish #glutenfreefollowme

with this pregnancy + work busy szn + covid + taki

with this pregnancy + work busy szn + covid + taking care of Sidney, it’s been hard to get out of the house and find versions of self care that actually allowed me to feel rejuvenated.

but sometimes it’s the simplest things that bring me joy — like taking myself on a solo date so that I can blast @mariahcarey’s Christmas album, drink a coconut milk latte and eat a maple long john from @stansdonutschicago all while driving down lakeshore to see the chicago’s gorgeous skyline 💗 now off to surprise Tony with his favorite donut (old fashioned blueberry!)
happy Sunday, indeed. #ambitiouskitchen

15 minutes is really all you need to make these Br

15 minutes is really all you need to make these Brie & Apple crostini with HOT honey. topped with prosciutto, black pepper & zippy arugula — BEST appetizer! grab the recipe link in my bio ❤️
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https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/apple-brie-crostini-with-hot-honey/⠀
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#ambitiouskitchen #ambitiousthanksgiving #crostini #holidayappetizer #appetizerrecipe #prosciutto #hothoney #holidayrecipe #feedfeed #f52grams #thekitchn #huffposttaste #theeverygirl

made you a grain free / gluten free / dairy free c

made you a grain free / gluten free / dairy free chocolate banana bread that tastes exactly like a fudgy brownie. very simple ingredients like almond flour & cocoa powder (or cacao) make up a majority of the bread + there’s extra ripe bananas and just a touch of pure maple syrup. SO DAMN GOOD!!

just don’t forget the chocolate chips if ya know what’s good!
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https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/healthy-chocolate-banana-bread/

HI YOU CUTIES. these low carb avocado smoked salmo

HI YOU CUTIES. these low carb avocado smoked salmon roll ups made with @mowisalmon.us Cold Smoked Salmon are SO GOOD. #sponsored
simple to make & full of flavor thanks to MOWI super fresh smoked salmon.

MOWI has a full list of high quality salmon cuts that are non-GMO, have no antibiotics and are the perfect pairing for your next bagel sandwich.⠀
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The best part? You can get packages of their salmon shipped fresh from @amazonfresh. FULL RECIPE for these low carb bites below.⠀
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Ingredients⠀
6 oz MOWI Cold Smoked Salmon package⠀
6 tablespoons cream cheese, softened⠀
1/2 tablespoon chives (or 1/2 jalapeno, chopped if you like it spicy!)⠀
1/2 large avocado, sliced⠀
1 baby Persian cucumber, cut into matchsticks (you'll need 3 matchsticks per rollup)⠀
Optional: everything bagel seasoning, for sprinkling on top⠀
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Instructions⠀
1. In a small bowl combine cream cheese and chives (or chopped jalapeno).⠀
2. Lay out one slice of salmon and evenly spread 1 tablespoon of cream cheese over the top, leaving about a quarter of an inch of room around the edges.⠀
3. Add three small cucumber matchsticks and one slice of avocado to one side of the salmon slice.⠀
4. Tightly roll up the salmon slice starting at the short side. It's important to roll these as tightly as possible so that the roll ups stay together when cut.⠀
5. With a small serrated knife cut the edges off each roll up, and then cut each one into ½ inch rounds. You should get about 20-24 roll ups, 3-4 per salmon slice.⠀
6. Optional to sprinkle each roll up with everything bagel seasoning and feel free to assemble as-is or stick a toothpick into each roll up to serve. Serves 6 as an appetizer or snack.⠀
#MOWIGoodness #MOWISalmon #MOWISmokedSalmon #lowcarb #keto #ketosnacks #ketorecipes

bread of my dreams: paleo orange cranberry loaf. w

bread of my dreams: paleo orange cranberry loaf. warm up a slice and slather on a little salted butter + a drizzle of honey. trust me, no regrets! recipe link in bio.
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https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/paleo-cranberry-orange-bread/