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Life Currents

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Life Currents is all about great food and lifestyle recipes. My main focus is tried and true family recipes that are budget-friendly with a highlight on comfort food, vegetarian, main dish, appetizers, air fryer recipes, soups, and desserts that you will want to make over and over.

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Whipped Basil Ricotta Dip

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Maple Garlic Air Fryer Salmon Bites

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Garlic Parmesan Pasta

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Vanilla Protein Mug Cake

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About Life Currents

Hello! I’m Debi, the girl behind Life Currents where I write about mainly healthy vegetarian dishes. My husband eats meat, so occasionally I share some of his dishes as well. And, I’ll share tasty treats and projects that we do.

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game day recipes

It’s Tailgating Snacks Month here on Life Currents! 2026 marks our 13th year celebrating game day grub! It’s one of my favorite themes, so you can bet I put a lot of thought and effort into it so you get some great recipes! Check out all of the delicious offerings!

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7 layer Dip Recipe

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7 Layer Mediterranean Dip

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Air Fryer Crispy Tortellini

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Air Fryer Mac and Cheese Egg Rolls

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fall recipes

Fall is my favorite season, with all those cozy flavors, baking, and snuggling up under a warm blanket. I’ve got so many great fall recipes to choose from.

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Maple Garlic Air Fryer Salmon Bites

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Sour Cream and Onion Popcorn

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Oven Baked Lobster Tails

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Earl Grey Simple Syrup

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Recipes by season

  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Fall
  • Winter

my top picks

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Slow Cooker Mushroom Farro

Homemade Granola Recipe served plain in a white bowl with a spoon on the right side

Homemade Granola

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Homemade Egg Bagels

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Vanilla Scented Zucchini Date Bread

chicken recipes

Alright, my blog is mainly vegetarian, but we do have some great meaty recipes, including everyone’s favorite, chicken and poultry! Some of the chicken recipes can be made with real chicken or fake vegetarian chicken, your choice.

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Crock Pot Chicken Tacos

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Chicken Scallopini Sandwich

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Rolled Stuffed Turkey

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Mexican Chicken Tenders

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bread recipes

Is there anything as good as a home baked fresh loaf of bread? I have all kinds of bread recipes for you, from sweet to savory, and quick breads to yeasted breads.

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Everything Seed Bread

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Loaded Stuffed Bagels

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Cottage Cheese Dill Bread

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Chocolate Chip Biscuits

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Most-loved recipes

These are the reader favorites! The ones that you guys keep coming back for, as voted on by your visits to the page and your comments (here on the blog and on social media) after trying the recipe.

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Pepper Jelly Cheese Dip

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Caramelized Onion Roasted Garlic Bisque

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Vegetarian Pot Pie

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Cinnamon Sore Throat Tea

breakfast recipes

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But it doesn’t have to be boring! Here are some great breakfast and brunch ideas for you!

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Easy Rhubarb Bread Pudding

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Protein Mug Cake

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Slow Cooker Granola

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Broccoli Leek Crustless Quiche

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slow cooker/crock pot recipes

What’s your favorite small kitchen appliance? The slow cooker is definitely one of my favorites! You’ll find lots of vegetarian recipes here, but also some chicken and beef ideas.

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Slow Cooker Lentil Taco Recipe

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Touchdown Chili Cheese Dip

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Slow Cooker Mushroom Farro

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Crock Pot Vegetable Soup

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Recipes by method

  • Air Fryer
  • Grilling
  • Pressure Cooker
  • Slow Cooker/Crock Pot

gluten free recipes

Most of my gluten free recipes are naturally gluten free, like a nice piece of roasted fish or a nice cheesy spread. I don’t use gluten substitutes very often.

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Zucchini Basil Soup

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Wild Rice Salad

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White Bean Arugula Salad with Frico

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Whipped Basil Ricotta Dip

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Recipes by Diet

  • Vegan
  • Healthy
  • Gluten-Free
  • Dairy-Free

soups & stews recipes

A nice bowl of soup is like a warm hug. And soup can be so healthy and filled with veggies.

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Pasta e Ceci

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Creamy Noodle Soup

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Tahini Wild Rice Soup

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Pumpkin Lentil Soup

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gifts recipes

Nothing says, “I love you” like a handmade gift. And something from your kitchen is even more special. Whether it’s a birthday, or you’re planning for holiday gift giving, there’s something here for everyone on your list.

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Dried Mint Tea

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How to Dry Fresh Mint

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Earl Grey Simple Syrup

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Sage Lavender Tea

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salad recipes

Just because summer’s coming to an end doesn’t mean you have to give up on salads. They’re great year round.

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Roasted Cherry Tomato Lentil Bowls with Herbed Cottage Cheese

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Spicy Asian Cucumber Salad

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Lentil Blueberry Salad with Pistachios

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Asian Tuna Bowl

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