Eyeballs for dinner?

Halloween is TOMORROW! And I've got the perfect dinner to make before the kids head out trick-or-treating!

These Spooky Spaghetti Squash Boats are one of my favorite Halloween recipes from my new cookbook, Food Babe Feast, and I just had to share them with you!

Look at those creepy little eyeballs staring back at you! LOL!

They're made with fresh mozzarella and black olives, sitting on top of spaghetti squash filled with homemade turkey meat sauce.

Kids love these, adults crack up, and no one realizes they're basically eating a giant bowl of vegetables!

And here's what I really love about this recipe...

You can skip the spooky eyeballs and make these any time of year for a delicious family dinner. Just melt the mozzarella over the top, and you've got a comforting meal made with REAL FOOD.

This is just one of over 100 recipes in Food Babe Feast! You'll find everything from homemade comfort foods and family dinners to incredible cakes, cookies, appetizers, and more.

My cookbook comes out November 10, and when you pre-order your copy today, you'll get INSTANT access to my personal grocery shopping system! 

I'm sharing my favorite brands, my grocery aisle playbook, a cheat sheet for decoding misleading food labels, and my Terrible 20 List of ingredients I refuse to buy.

You can start using it on your next grocery trip, before your cookbook even arrives.

This bonus ends soon!

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Now, here's how to make those spooky squash boats!

Food Babe's Spooky Spaghetti Squash Boats

(Makes 4 servings)

Ingredients

For the spaghetti squash:

• 2 spaghetti squash
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• Sea salt and ground black pepper
• 1 fresh mozzarella ball, sliced into small rounds
• 5 black olives, sliced

For the meat sauce:

• 1 tablespoon avocado oil
• 1/2 small yellow onion, minced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 pound ground turkey
• 2 cups marinara sauce
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 3/4 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake for 35–40 minutes, until tender.
2. While the squash bakes, heat avocado oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic and cook for 2–3 minutes.
3. Add ground turkey and cook until no longer pink, breaking it into small pieces. Add marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, sea salt, and pepper. Reduce heat to low and cook for 10–12 minutes.
4. Scrape the squash with a fork to create spaghetti-like strands. Top each half with meat sauce.
5. For the spooky version, arrange mozzarella rounds on top and place a sliced black olive in the center of each to create edible eyeballs!

And there's so much more Halloween fun inside Food Babe Feast!

You'll find Sweet Potato & Black Quinoa Coffins, Easy Caramel Apples, 4-Ingredient Copycat Reese's Peanut Butter Eggs, and so many other delicious recipes made with REAL FOOD!

Remember to claim your exclusive grocery shopping bonus before it's gone!

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Xo,

Vani

P.S. I'd love to meet you in person! I'll be signing copies of Food Babe Feast at these upcoming events:

New York City | November 10 at 11 AM ET
Barnes & Noble, Fifth Avenue

Nashville | November 13 at 5:30 PM CT
Williams Sonoma

Charlotte | November 14 at 11 AM ET
Park Road Books

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The lie we tell ourselves every Halloween

One of my favorite things about creating Food Babe Feast was going through our family photos to include!

In the book, you’ll find the actual Halloween pictures of us with the kids, going all the way back to when they were babies. And for the Thanksgiving section, we even had a photographer come to our REAL family Thanksgiving last year!

I love making these occasions special for my family. But I hate what the food industry has done to them.

Every time I walk down the Halloween candy aisle, I'm reminded of just how much food corporations have taken over our holidays and celebrations.

It's easy to think of Halloween as just one day of “indulging”...

But then comes Thanksgiving, Christmas, Valentine's Day, Easter, birthdays, and every other celebration throughout the year.

It's never really just ONE day, is it?

That's why I dedicated the first part of Food Babe Feast to exposing what's hiding in popular holiday foods and sharing the strategies my family uses to avoid them.

I included my Food Babe Party Poison List, which breaks down controversial ingredients commonly found in holiday treats and party foods, so you know what to watch for when reading labels.

And then comes the delicious part!

Over 100 recipes for celebrating with REAL FOOD!

Gooey cinnamon rolls, soft pretzels, pizza bagel bites, birthday cakes, pies, family dinners, and so much more.

Get your copy of Food Babe Feast!

And remember, when you pre-order your copy today, you'll get INSTANT access to my personal grocery shopping system!

I'm giving you my actual list of brands I buy and trust, my grocery aisle playbook, a cheat sheet for decoding misleading food labels, and my Terrible 20 List of ingredients I refuse to buy.

I've spent YEARS researching food ingredients and investigating brands, and now I'm putting all that knowledge in your hands so you don't have to figure it all out yourself!

You can start using it on your very next grocery trip, before your cookbook even arrives!

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I poured so much of my heart into this cookbook, from our family's favorite celebrations to the recipes I can't wait for you to make in your own kitchen. I hope it becomes part of your family's celebrations for years to come!

Xo,

Vani

P.S. I'd love to meet you in person! I'll be signing copies of Food Babe Feast at these upcoming events:

New York City | November 10 at 11 AM ET
Barnes & Noble, Fifth Avenue

Nashville | November 13 at 5:30 PM CT
Williams Sonoma

Charlotte | November 14 at 11 AM ET
Park Road Books

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I had so much FUN creating this

I wish you could come over to my house right now and see all the delicious food we've been making!

We've been filming recipes from my new cookbook, Food Babe Feast, and I swear my family has been eating better than ever!

I don't think I've ever had this much fun creating a cookbook! 

Growing up, I loved all those fun treats you'd find at birthday parties, holidays, and celebrations. Of course, I had no idea what was actually in most of them back then.

But just because I know better now doesn't mean I stopped loving those foods!

I still want gooey cinnamon rolls, glazed donut holes, soft pretzels, pizza bagel bites, birthday cakes, ice-cream cake, and even peanut butter eggs. And all those fun things that make food worth celebrating.

I just want to make them without artificial dyes, preservatives, and all the other junk that Big Food puts in our food.

And that's exactly what I've done in Food Babe Feast!

But here's what makes this cookbook even more special to me...

It's not just about holidays and special occasions. I've packed it with over 100 recipes for incredible family dinners, breakfasts, snacks, appetizers, desserts, and all the foods you love to eat throughout the year!

These are recipes I want you to make over and over again, not just pull out for Thanksgiving or Christmas.

And I seriously cannot WAIT for you to try them!

Get Food Babe Feast + instantly unlock my grocery shopping bonus

I'm sharing the actual brands and products I buy for my own family, along with the information I use to make better choices at the grocery store.

I've spent years investigating food companies, reading ingredient labels, and exposing what's really in our food. Now you can take what I've learned straight to the grocery store with you!

And here's the best part: You don't have to wait for your cookbook to arrive! You can get my grocery shopping system right now and start using it on your very next shopping trip.

Get Food Babe Feast + unlock your bonus now!

There's SO much delicious food coming your way, and I can't wait for you to try it all!

Food Babe Feast comes out November 10, and we're getting SO close!

I can't wait to see these recipes being made in YOUR kitchen.

Xo,

Vani

P.S. I'm going on a book tour, and I hope you'll come see me if you're nearby! I'd love to give you a hug and personally sign your copy of Food Babe Feast. 

NEW YORK CITY
Tuesday, November 10 at 11:00 AM ET
Barnes & Noble, Fifth Avenue

NASHVILLE, TN
Friday, November 13 at 5:30 PM CT
Williams Sonoma

CHARLOTTE, NC
Saturday, November 14 at 11:00 AM ET
Park Road Books

I can't wait to meet you!

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These are UNBELIEVABLE

I call these Pumpkin Cheesecake Bites UNBELIEVABLE for a reason!

They're creamy, rich, full of pumpkin spice, and have the most delicious pecan and coconut crust!

And here's the best part...

You don't even have to turn on your oven!

They take about 15 minutes to put together, and then you just pop them in the freezer. They're perfect for Halloween, Thanksgiving, or anytime you're craving something pumpkin!

This is just one of the delicious recipes in my new cookbook, Food Babe Feast.

I'm sharing the recipe with you below! But first, I want you to know something...

Food Babe Feast isn't just for holidays and parties!

It's filled with over 100 incredible recipes you'll want to make ALL the time, from easy weeknight dinners and homemade snacks to delicious appetizers, cakes, cookies, and desserts.

And you can make all these foods with real ingredients, without relying on the ultra-processed products that fill grocery store shelves!

My cookbook comes out November 10, but you can pre-order your copy today!

And when you pre-order, you'll get instant access to my entire personal grocery shopping system as a bonus!

I'm sharing the actual brands and products I buy for my family, my aisle-by-aisle grocery shopping guidance, and the 20 ingredients I refuse to buy.

I've already done the ingredient research for you! 

This bonus is ONLY available now, before the book is released. 

CLICK HERE: Pre-Order Food Babe Feast + Claim Your Free Bonus

And now, here's that delicious recipe I promised!

Food Babe’s Unbelievable Pumpkin Cheesecake Bites

(Makes 9 servings)

Pumpkin Cheesecake Filling

• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• ½ cup cashew butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
• ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
• ¼ cup coconut sugar
• 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup

Pie Crust

• 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
• 1¼ cups chopped pecans, plus more for topping
• 1 cup Medjool dates, pits removed
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. Blend all of the pumpkin cheesecake filling ingredients in a food processor until smooth. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
2. Add the pie crust ingredients to the food processor and blend for 2 to 3 minutes, until a doughlike consistency forms.
3. Press the crust evenly into an 8 × 8-inch baking dish.
4. Spread the pumpkin cheesecake filling evenly over the crust.
5. Top with extra pecans and freeze for at least 4 hours or overnight. Serve chilled the next day.

And if you have little kids or grandkids, I've got some adorable Halloween class party ideas for you, too!

I'm sharing how to make apple monster mouths, banana ghosts, little clementine pumpkins, and witch's broomsticks from the cookbook.

CLICK HERE: Watch My Halloween Class Party Video

Xo,

Vani

P.S. I'm going on a book tour and would LOVE to meet you!

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My heart sank when this happened...

My heart sank when this happened...

When my first cookbook came out in 2020, there was such HUGE demand that it SOLD OUT on Amazon the week it came out!

Most bookstores were sold out too.

A lot of you who wanted a copy couldn't get one and had to wait for it to be restocked.

It was frustrating and maddening, not only for you, but for me!

I don't want this to happen again with my new cookbook, Food Babe Feast!

That's why I'm encouraging you to pre-order your copy NOW, before it officially comes out on November 10th.

Here's why you want to pre-order now, instead of waiting:

• Be one of the first to get your copy! When you pre-order now, you'll secure your book ahead of its release so you won't have to scramble to find one if bookstores sell out again.
• Your pre-order makes a HUGE difference! Every early order sends a powerful message to bookstores that this is a book they need to have on their shelves! The more pre-orders we get, the more copies bookstores will be encouraged to stock, so families everywhere can get their hands on this book.
• You'll get INSTANT ACCESS to my personal grocery shopping system! This bonus is ONLY available if you pre-order and is my thank-you for your early support. I've made it SO worth it!

In this bonus, I'm giving you the actual brands and products I buy for my family, my aisle-by-aisle grocery shopping guidance, tips for decoding misleading food labels, and the 20 ingredients I refuse to buy.

I've spent YEARS reading labels, investigating food companies, and figuring out which brands I can actually trust. Now you can have all that research at your fingertips!

And you don't have to wait for the cookbook to arrive to start using your bonus. You can get it as soon as you pre-order!

CLICK HERE: Pre-Order Food Babe Feast + Claim Your Free Bonus

I can't wait for you to get your hands on Food Babe Feast!

I've filled it with over 100 delicious recipes, including homemade cakes, cookies, appetizers, family dinners, and SO much more.

And you don't need to throw a party or wait for a holiday to make these recipes. There are SO many things you'll want to cook for your family on an ordinary weeknight!

Food Babe Feast comes out November 10, but you can pre-order it TODAY from your favorite bookstore!

After you pre-order, submit your order confirmation to claim your FREE bonus.

Reserve Your Copy + Get Your Free Bonus Here

If you've been thinking about getting Food Babe Feast, please don't wait until November 10! 

Pre-order your copy today, claim your FREE grocery shopping bonus, and help make sure this book reaches as many families as possible!

Xo,

Vani

P.S. If you've already pre-ordered Food Babe Feast but haven't claimed your free grocery shopping bonus yet, you can do that here! Just submit your order confirmation.

P.P.S. I'm going on a book tour and would LOVE to meet you!

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You'll want to eat these right through your screen!

My kids go absolutely GAGA for these homemade soft pretzels!

And honestly, who doesn't love a warm, soft pretzel dipped in honey mustard?!

These are just one of the delicious recipes in my new cookbook, Food Babe Feast.

They only take 5 ingredients to make, and they're SO much better than those processed pretzels you find at the mall or in the frozen food aisle!

I recently made a video showing you how easy they are.

In Food Babe Feast, I show you how to make the foods you LOVE without all the artificial ingredients and processed junk!

And you don't need a special occasion to make these recipes...

This cookbook is filled with delicious recipes you'll want to make ALL the time, from easy weeknight dinners and homemade snacks to incredible desserts and family favorites.

Whether it's a regular Tuesday night or you're hosting Thanksgiving dinner, you'll find something delicious to make!

Get your copy here!

And when you pre-order Food Babe Feast now, you'll also qualify for my FREE personal grocery shopping system bonus!

I'm giving you the actual brands and products I buy for my family, my aisle-by-aisle grocery shopping playbook, and the 20 ingredients I refuse to buy.

So you'll have the recipes AND know exactly which brands and ingredients to buy!

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Xo,

Vani

P.S. I'm going on book tour and would LOVE to meet you!

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The Halloween candy trick I swear by

You know how it is…

The kids go trick-or-treating and come home with bags full of Snickers, M&M's, Skittles, Reese's Peanut Butter Cups... and all the usual candy full of artificial dyes, corn syrup, and other controversial ingredients.

If you’re anything like me, you don’t want your children eating those ingredients.

So what do I do with all that candy?

I call in the Switch Witch!

This is one of our favorite Halloween traditions, and my kids LOVE it.

Here's how it works:

On Halloween night, my kids leave their candy by the door. While they're sleeping, the Switch Witch comes and swaps it for better treats, books, and little surprises.

When they wake up, they get to discover what she brought!

I honestly thought my kids might resist this idea at first. But they actually get MORE excited about what the Switch Witch brings than they ever did about eating all that junk candy.

They still get to dress up, trick-or-treat with their friends, and have all the fun of Halloween. And I don't have to worry about them eating a giant stash of candy filled with ingredients we avoid.

And I found something that makes this tradition even easier!

A company called Tricked by the Treat, started by two moms, has put together Halloween candy assortments filled with better treats kids actually get excited about.

We're talking chocolate, gummies, lollipops, crispy treats, Swedish candy, and more!

They even have a Switch Witch adventure book to make the whole candy swap extra fun.

You can get 10% off your order with code FOODBABE!

Shop Tricked by the Treat here!

If you've been wondering how to handle all that Halloween candy without taking away the fun, try the Switch Witch this year!

Your kids might surprise you with how much they love it.

Xo,
Vani

P.S. You can also grab their candy assortments to hand out to trick-or-treaters, so you're not giving out the same junk candy as everyone else!

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