May 12
It is strawberry season where I live, and we have a great farm in our area, so I am taking advantage of them. This salad is addicting (hence the name). Not only do you have a cream cheese and whipped topping fluff filled with strawberries, but there is a toffee crunch consisting of pretzels and …
May 10
My plan was to make banana bread out of my bananas that were getting a little dark, but then I remembered I wanted to try these muffins. Now that I have tasted these incredible muffins, I’m thinking they are going to be taking the place of banana bread for me! The bananas and Greek yogurt …
May 05
Happy Cinco De Mayo! Have you heard of taco pie? This pie has ground beef spiced with taco seasoning, green onions, cheese and salsa. Quick and easy to prepare, it then bakes for around 45 minutes. Any of your favorite taco toppings will go great with this. Enjoy! 1-lb ground beef1 packet taco seasoning (look …
May 02
Buttermilk pancakes with pecans and bananas, how could this not be amazing, especially coming from Chef Tyler Florence. And just when you didn’t think maple syrup could get any better, you add butter and honey to it! If you don’t prefer slices of banana in the pancakes, you can mash them and add them to …
May 01
The combination of almond and cranberry is a game changer for me. Not that orange and cranberry isn’t a delicious combo, but for me, the almond and cranberry take this cake to another level. The tartness of the cranberries with the velvetiness of the almond throughout the cake and icing, makes this cake hard to …
Dec 18
It is the holidays, so get ready to change up your granola for the season. If you haven’t tried making your own granola, I’m not sure what you are waiting for. It is so simple to make, and you can go into any flavor direction you want. In this granola you have pumpkin, apple sauce, …
Sep 19
Have you tried quinoa yet? If you haven’t, you must try this quinoa salad, it is chock full of veggies, chickpeas, and a super simple dressing. The feta cheese is optional, but if you like feta, you know it is a must! Quinoa is bland by itself; kind of a blank canvas and you can …
Aug 28
Change up your boring chicken night this week with these moist and flavorful chicken thighs that are quick to prepare on any busy weeknight. Throw together the homemade spice mix, toss in the chicken to coat and bake, pretty simple. Leftovers are a great topping for your lunchtime salad the next day. As always, feel …
Aug 13
Fresh peaches are in season now, and we have been taking advantage of the abundant supply at our local fruit stand. This desert highlights sweet juicy summer peaches and vanilla whipped cream. So, before summer is over, and you enjoy your last outback BBQ, make sure to serve this incredible summer desert to your guests! …
Aug 09
Get ready for a breakfast oatmeal that actually tastes like desert! Bananas and chocolate are such a hit, and your kitchen is going to smell amazing. If you do not have coconut milk, you can substitute another milk. Enjoy! 2 C. old-fashioned rolled oats 1/4 C. raw honey, or pure maple syrup 1 tsp. baking …
