This dessert, or sweet side dish, can be ready in just five minutes; and it's loaded with antioxidants. The perfect balance of sweetness, fruitiness, and creaminess! Triple Berry Trifle This dessert, or sweet side dish, can be ready in just five minutes; and it's loaded with antioxidants. The perfect balance of sweetness, fruitiness, and creaminess! 1 … [Read more...]
Turkey and Pepper Pinwheels
Here's a delicious appetizer or lunch idea that is also perfect for football season! These pinwheels are fabulous because you can change up the color of the peppers to match those of your favorite team. Those pictured above would work perfectly for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Use all red peppers if you are rooting for the Arizona Cardinals or orange peppers if you are a … [Read more...]
Gingered Carrot Coins
As a mom with three little ones, I understand and live through the daily vegetable battle. My two older boys have distinctly different tastes when it comes to vegetables. The middle man likes most of them plain, straight steamed or boiled, with a little salt and pepper. But he won't touch carrots to save his or my life. My older guy needs to have just about every vegetable that … [Read more...]
Five Ways to Cook Butternut Squash
And are you afraid of butternut squash?! Are you afraid to buy them because you don't know what to do with one?! (Besides stare at it.) Well, I've got some help for you! It seems everywhere I turn these days; I find a great sale on butternut squash. Whether I’m at the farmer’s market or at the grocery store, this is the time of year the butternut squash reigns. In … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Spice French Toast Bake
I may have gotten a little carried away over the holidays when it came to buying canned pumpkin. The last two years there was a canned pumpkin shortage and I didn't want to run out of it in the middle of the year when there are no cans of pumpkin in the grocery store. Now I find myself with a large stockpile of canned pumpkin, just in case. We make Pumpkin Chocolate … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Egg Casserole with Sausage and Red Pepper
I love the versatility of the slow cooker. I recently discovered the art and science of overnight slow cooking. I love the idea of waking up to a hot breakfast, ready in the slow cooker. And I love the idea of slow cooking a batch of granola or grits, and that it's waiting for me to enjoy in the morning. This recipe works beautifully in the slow cooker. There are no … [Read more...]
Red, White & Blue Pancakes
I love festive food on holidays. I love celebrating our country's independence with lots of red, white and blue foods...and in this case it's pancakes for breakfast with strawberries, blueberries and ground almonds. Red. White. Blue. BOOM. I plan on making these again in a few weeks when we celebrate our Independence Day here in the US. Hope you enjoy! What are your … [Read more...]
Spinach & Tortellini Soup
There's just something about tortellini - it may very well be the perfect pasta. It is the perfect shape for a fork or a spoon and they are the perfect size for one delicious bite. It freezes beautifully too, if for some reason you can't eat them all at once, or if you find them on special and buy a few extra packages. Douse with marinara sauce and some Parmesan cheese for a … [Read more...]
Beef Roast with Winter Vegetables
Gone are the days of summer, the abundance and lower costs of fresh fruits and vegetables. I've come to appreciate the importance of eating seasonally over the past few years. Until five years ago, I hadn't lived in a climate that has actual seasons. Because of this, I didn't pay close attention to changes in the produce because the produce stands and section in the grocery … [Read more...]
Eggs In a Nest
When it comes to doing creative things in the kitchen to celebrate holidays, I try to keep things simple. I like to do something fun with common ingredients that doesn't require too much brain power or time getting ready - especially for breakfast! Here are some fun Valentine's breakfast ideas: Strawberries: Remove the stem, cut in half lengthwise and cut out a tiny bit … [Read more...]