What is your favorite candy? One of our preferred sweet treats is definitely Hershey's Almond Joy bars. The combination of milk chocolate, sweetened coconut, and almonds is delicious! However, this indulgence is off-limits to anyone following a sugar, gluten, and/or dairy-free diet. So we created this chia pudding, which takes the mouthwatering flavor of Almond … Continue reading Almond Joy Chia Pudding
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Healthier Banana Applesauce Bread
For us, fall is baking season! There is something about the cozy weather and delicious seasonal flavors that have us in the kitchen making all the baked goodies! One of the easiest, fastest things to throw together is a quick bread. If you think tasty quick breads can't be a little healthier, this Banana Applesauce … Continue reading Healthier Banana Applesauce Bread
Mushroom Ravioli in Rosemary Butter Sauce
Several years ago, a friend's mother-in-law offered to teach us an old Italian recipe for homemade pasta. We decided to make ravioli, and almost as an afterthought, I realized I'd need a filling. That lead me to this filling and sauce recipe by Tieghan Gerard at Half Baked Harvest, which turned out to be quite … Continue reading Mushroom Ravioli in Rosemary Butter Sauce
Chili con Carne
Happy Labor Day, USA! This means fall is right around the corner. And with cooler weather, it's the perfect season for thick, hearty chili! Confession: this is a copy-cat recipe for the chili from Wendy's. It's one of the foods I missed the most after cutting out fast food, but it's so much healthier. Plus, … Continue reading Chili con Carne
Good Ole Lemon Bars
For this week's Dessert Friday, we're going with a classic: Good Ole Lemon Bars! Composed of shortbread and custard, this is a good recipe to practice foundational baking skills. And the final product tastes so good, you'll have a dessert that will impress all your guests! Speaking of foundational baking skills, is anyone else as … Continue reading Good Ole Lemon Bars
Flu-Fighting Chicken Stock
As we prepare for fall, let's talk chicken stock! First of all, let's clear up the difference between broth and stock. Broth is made by simmering meat only. Stock, however, is made by simmering bones, thereby infusing it with the goodness of the marrow - including all the vitamins, minerals, and proteins - inside those … Continue reading Flu-Fighting Chicken Stock
Tomato Basil Parmesan Bisque
Nothing celebrates the coziness of fall like soup! One of my husband's favorite meals is classic grilled cheese and tomato soup, so it was important to me to develop a delicious recipe that is healthier than its canned counterpart. However, I didn't want to stop simply at tomatoes. I wanted basil, I wanted Parmesan, and … Continue reading Tomato Basil Parmesan Bisque
Mainstay Signature Cowboy Cookies
Back to school week might be exciting, but it can also be stressful. Enter Signature Mainstay Cowboy cookies. Originally developed after an especially stressful day, while nursing a killer headache, I am certain these cookies have a special medicinal quality. This recipe was the result of ravaging my pantry in a stress-based sweet-tooth craving. I … Continue reading Mainstay Signature Cowboy Cookies
Baked Breakfast Cups
I am not a morning person. If I have to get up early, breakfast needs to be easy to grab in a sleepy stupor or it won't happen. Devoting an hour on a Sunday afternoon to stocking the fridge with these baked cups is one of my favorite ways to have healthy sustenance for early weekday … Continue reading Baked Breakfast Cups
Parmesan Meatballs with Orzo in Basil Cream Sauce
In our house, pasta and red meat are considered splurges, so this meal is a treat for us! Cheesy meatballs, creamy orzo, and the freshness of the peas. YUM! Don't skimp on the basil or forget the lemon squeeze garnish; that freshness and acid make a huge difference to the flavor profile! Parmesan Meatballs with … Continue reading Parmesan Meatballs with Orzo in Basil Cream Sauce
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