What do you do when you receive a gorgeous bottle of vodka, but you don't actually drink alcohol? Make extract! When Danielle from Rustic Joyful Food handed me a bottle of her new grapefruit and pomelo flavored Florescence Vodka, I immediately knew what I was going to do with it. I loaded up the entire … Continue reading Citrus Extract
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Slow Cooker Cinnamon Pear Applesauce
Applesauce isn't just simple to make, it's easy to customize and enhance! And one of my favorite things to add - especially in the fall - is fresh pears! Pear applesauce is just as easy to make as basic applesauce. You can make it on the stove top, but I prefer using a slow cooker. … Continue reading Slow Cooker Cinnamon Pear Applesauce
One Pan Baked Oatmeal with Fruit
I don't know why it took me so long to try baking my oatmeal. I was convinced it took longer than cooking on the stovetop, so why would I try it? And then I tried it. YUM! Perhaps it's just this recipe, this combo, this method, but I am now enthusiastically pro-baked oatmeal! Reason #1: … Continue reading One Pan Baked Oatmeal with Fruit
Pomegranate Pistachio Chocolate Bark
Have you seen the new fall 2022 pomegranate-flavored sweet treats at Williams Sonoma? They look so tempting! However, with a little effort, you can make these seasonal goodies at home, saving money and offering more opportunities to customize to your preferences. The fastest and easiest of these is this Pomegranate Pistachio Chocolate Bark. The concept … Continue reading Pomegranate Pistachio Chocolate Bark
Figs with Pecorino and Honey
It's fig season! While the upcoming holiday season will inundate us with heavier fig jams and sweet treats, this lighter recipe, using fresh figs, is perfect for late summer. The saltiness of the Pecorino cheese, the tartness of the lemon honey, and the freshness of the spring mix compliment the gentle sweetness of the figs. … Continue reading Figs with Pecorino and Honey
Frozen Chocolate Peanut Butter Bananas
Overripe bananas can be a struggle, am I right? I end up with them more often than I want to admit. Sure, you can bake them into a bread or toss them into the freezer for a smoothie. But if you're like me, you already have a bag of frozen bananas in your freezer from … Continue reading Frozen Chocolate Peanut Butter Bananas
Soft Lemon Blueberry White Chocolate Chip Cookies
I'm tempted to name these Uglies, because they are. Visually ugly, that is. But don't, for one moment, convince you that these cookies aren't absolutely mouthwatering! The one descriptor I use the most with these cookies is fresh. No extracts, nothing artificial. These are loaded with lemon zest, lemon juice, and fresh blueberries, and you … Continue reading Soft Lemon Blueberry White Chocolate Chip Cookies
Watermelon, Grilled Peach, and Blackberry Fruit Salad with Honey Lemon Yogurt Sauce
I honestly thought this would be just another fruit salad. Just a sweet side dish on a hot summer day. I should've trusted the great Bobby Flay, because this is really delicious! It's the yogurt sauce, a simple combination of yogurt, honey, and lemon juice. I was surprised how much I loved the flavor itself, … Continue reading Watermelon, Grilled Peach, and Blackberry Fruit Salad with Honey Lemon Yogurt Sauce
Coconut Mango Tapioca Pudding
The summer heat always makes me crave tropical flavors, and what is more tropical than coconut and mango? This Coconut Mango Tapioca Pudding mimics my favorite Thai dessert, Mango and Sticky Rice, with one bonus difference: a lot less sugar! Using unsweetened coconut milk and a mere third cup of sugar, versus the traditional sweetened condensed … Continue reading Coconut Mango Tapioca Pudding
Sugar Plum Cream Cheese Danish
The only thing I like more than Starbucks' Sugar Plum Danish during the holiday season is the freedom to make it at home all throughout the year, using cleaner ingredients, and for much cheaper! I'm including two different options: one using premade puff pastry from the grocery store, and the other for those who wish … Continue reading Sugar Plum Cream Cheese Danish
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