It's time I confess: I have a baking crush on Christina at Scientifically Sweet. Her recipes are fantastic, and her logical way of explaining the chemistry of baking helps me to understand it much better. Most importantly, however, her flavors are exquisite! Cinnamon banana bread is already one of my favorite treats. The addition of … Continue reading Banana Cinnamon Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Muffins
Breakfast
Huevos Rancheros Divorciados
My husband and I awoke this morning wanting a heartier-than-normal breakfast, and sometimes a gray morning just needs a little spice! I decided to undertake Gabriela Cámara's Huevos Rancheros Divorciados. Translating to "ranch-style eggs", this popular Mexican dish sets two sunny-side eggs on corn tortillas smothered with refried beans, salsa, and cheese. "Divorciados" means divorced, … Continue reading Huevos Rancheros Divorciados
Maple-Glazed Blueberry Muffins
This is the first in our new series of Healthier Baking, exploring the idea of making delicious sweet treats without compromising too much of our health. Indulgence without the guilt! These aren't fitting for specific restrictive diets such as Keto or Paleo, or allergies like Celiac or Candida. However, they are sugar free, lower fat, … Continue reading Maple-Glazed Blueberry Muffins
Apple Cinnamon French Toast
A fancy breakfast-at-home doesn't have to be difficult or expensive. This Cinnamon French Toast with Apple Compote and Maple Chantilly Cream is one of my favorite breakfasts to make for special occasions, like Christmas morning or Valentine's Day. These are all ingredients we have on hand in our kitchen on any given day, and it … Continue reading Apple Cinnamon French Toast
Christmas Morning Breakfast Casserole
Looking for an easy, satisfying breakfast for all your excited loved ones on Christmas morning? This is our favorite go-to recipe for easily feeding a hungry group before you've had your morning coffee! Nobody wants to be stuck in the kitchen while everyone else is celebrating somewhere else. This egg-based casserole bakes in a single dish … Continue reading Christmas Morning Breakfast Casserole
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
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
Dalgona Coffee
Looking for a breakfast/brunch drink that will add that WOW factor? Not only will this impress the most skeptical of your guests, but it's so delicious, they'll never realize it was actually very easy to put together! A few things to remember:1. You must use instant coffee. Fresh coffee grounds don't produce the same results.2. … Continue reading Dalgona Coffee
Low-Sugar Blueberry Syrup
It's mid-July, which means it's blueberry season in our neck of the woods! Picking blueberries at a local farm is one of our favorite summer traditions, and it's budget friendly. We always end up with a plethora of berries to use in the kitchen. (Psst! Did you know they freeze beautifully to use throughout the … Continue reading Low-Sugar Blueberry Syrup