Eat Healthy – Live long, Live strong
Diving into the sphere of homemade yeasted bread-making took me a while to pursue; I’ve taken a few tentative steps over the years, but now I’m determined to take the plunge. Those who know me are aware of my love affair with bread, but I’ve noticed that even some of my favorite “healthy” brands have…
Prior to discovering the wonders of homemade granola, I kept our pantry stocked with Nature’s Path Granola. My favorite varieties were the Pumpkin Flax Plus Granola and the Peanut Butter Granola. The latter granola is crunchy, sweet, and packed with peanuts. I ate it for breakfast, adding in a few extra spoonfuls to help “finish off”…
Mama Pea strikes again! I ever so slightly altered her recipe for Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Balls Light, (by subbing in peanuts for the almonds), and am quite smitten with the end result. If ever there was a doubt in your mind that a dessert comprised merely of nuts, dates, vanilla extract, salt, and a few non-refined chocolate chips could…
It probably comes as no big surprise that I continue to enjoy cold & creamy desserts well past the hot summer months. With the commencement of cooler temperatures, I find myself craving richer ice creams and frozen yogurts: coffee, caramel, and other such cozy flavors are more appealing to me this time of year than…
We are now entering the season for entertaining, parties, and get-togethers, most of which include abundant displays of hors d’oeuvres. Whether you are hosting a social event or attending one, it’s convenient to have a few go-to recipes for easy and make-ahead healthy appetizers. Such as this Caramelized Onion & Yogurt Dip. Adapted from the culinary…
Fall is in the air, and what better way to celebrate the season than with a batch of warm, aromatic Baked Mini Apple Cider Doughnuts? These bite-sized treats capture the essence of autumn with every delicious bite. Whether you’re planning a cozy gathering or simply want to indulge in a sweet fall-inspired treat, these doughnuts…
The recipe for these doughnuts has been brewing in the back of my mind ever since I posted the Baked Mini Apple Cider Doughnuts. I wanted to wait until December to make this version, as gingerbread is a ubiquitous winter holiday treat. In order to achieve the traditional gingerbread flavor, I included the typical spices as…
After polishing off my Sweet Potato Brown Rice Pudding, I found myself fighting off a lingering craving for another batch of the creamy, comforting, and deeply satisfying dessert/breakfast hybrid. I decided to embrace this hankering, but to create a different flavor focus – specifically a flavor that is representative of the holiday season. It didn’t take…
The incentive for creating these mini minty-chocolate treats was threefold: I immediately thought of using the Fudge Mint Cookies as a crust for a new individual cheesecake recipe. Whoever initially brainstormed the idea of combining rich chocolate with fresh peppermint must have been a culinary genius. Just think about how many renowned favorites feature this…
Do you like spicy food? I’m talking lip-tingling, sinus-clearing runny nose-inducing spicy fare. Like this pulled chicken. Name: Spicy Pulled Chicken Cuisine American Prep Time 15 minutes Cooking Time 8 hours Total Time 8 hours Servings 8 Yield 8 Thanks to the trifecta of a whole jalapeno pepper, chipotle chile powder, and cayenne pepper, this Spicy…