Some recipes are just okay. Some are good. Some are memorable. Some are worth adding to your regular rotation. And then some are so fantastic, they become something exceptional. A new tradition, something to take to special occasions or look forward to all year long. This is one of those recipes. If you like apples … Continue reading Spiced Apple Sandwich Cookies
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Banana Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies (No Added Sugar)
This recipe is a frequent go-to weekday breakfast in our household for several reasons. (Seriously, we always have these ready to go!) First of all, they're a fantastic grab-and-go option for those who don't have time to make a nutritious breakfast in the morning. They're incredibly portable and easy to eat in the car. They're … Continue reading Banana Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies (No Added Sugar)
Pumpkin Maple Madeleines
It's finally September, so bring on the pumpkin spice! Dainty, scrumptious madeleines are one of my favorite baked goods. So when I saw this recipe for these Pumpkin Maple Madeleines, in the cookbook for New York City bakery, Maman, I knew I had to try them! The cookbook itself is so stunning, the delicious food … Continue reading Pumpkin Maple Madeleines
Spicy Thai Chicken Salad
Are you tired of trying to come up with interesting yet healthy workplace lunches over and over again? ME, TOO. So when I set out to make something heart healthy for my Thai food-loving husband's work lunches that didn't have to be heated, this fresh salad in Bobby Flay's Fit cookbook piqued my interest. Imagine … Continue reading Spicy Thai Chicken Salad
Homemade Healthier Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups
I'm not going to tell you that candy is health food. But when my Reese's-addicted husband decided to clean up his eating habits, I did some research. Turns out clean dark chocolate and clean peanut butter both have pretty impressive health benefits! Dark chocolate is actually considered a superfood. It's loaded with fiber, iron, magnesium, … Continue reading Homemade Healthier Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups
Pavlova with Fresh Berries
If you know me well, you know I'm addicted to the Great British Bake Off. I've been watching obsessively since long before Netflix picked up the options and turned it into The Great British Baking Show here in the states. So I've been wanting to try the Aussie/Kiwi Pavlova for around a decade. Meringues are … Continue reading Pavlova with Fresh Berries
Salmon Cheddar Herb Frittata
I'm not a morning person. Like, at all. But I also love brunch. Like, I LOVE brunch! This is why I love frittatas. Just add all the fillings to a baking dish, pour in your egg mixture, and let the oven do the work while you nurse a strong cup of morning coffee. Frittatas are … Continue reading Salmon Cheddar Herb Frittata
Fiesta Lime Chicken with Avocado Salsa
The weather is heating up! When the sun comes out, I start craving Mexican and Tex-Mex flavors. This delicious combo of marinated chicken with fresh, creamy salsa is perfect for a warm evening dinner. The addictive flavors of the marinade combined with the freshness of the corn and lime is mouthwatering! This meal would be … Continue reading Fiesta Lime Chicken with Avocado Salsa
White Chocolate Coconut “Tom Cruise” Cake
Have you heard about the Tom Cruise cake? It's the Doan's Bakery Bundt cake that Tom Cruise sends all his friends every Christmas. It's a rich coconut-flavored butter cake filled with chunks of white chocolate, covered with cream cheese frosting and shredded coconut. Several of Cruise's famous friends have gleefully admitted to looking forward to … Continue reading White Chocolate Coconut “Tom Cruise” Cake
Spring Pasta with Peas, Mushrooms, and Bacon
This year, spring has been delayed in my neck of the woods. But the sun is starting to come around, making me dig through cookbooks for lighter, fresh fare. When I saw this veggie-packed pasta from Kate McDermott's Home Cooking, it really fit the bill! The original recipe called for precooking the bacon, but I … Continue reading Spring Pasta with Peas, Mushrooms, and Bacon
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