Category: Breakfast

If you dig around packaged granola boxes in search of the crunchy clusters, then this recipe is for you. nspired by the ever increasingly popular Starbucks beverage, these granola clusters are bursting with warm fall spices and rich espresso accents. Just like the Pumpkin Spice Latte, there’s no actual pumpkin puree in this granola; but unlike the seasonal…

Cold cuts are an American lunch staple, but unfortunately most of the deli offerings contain nitrates and/or nitrites. These preservatives are added to keep the meat from drying out, but it is generally thought that they could be detrimental to our health. Hence why cold cuts are on the list of foods to avoid while…

I wish I could claim ownership of this ingenious idea, but – alas – the credit goes to Jaime of Prudent Baby. Her Cup of Coffee Cake caught my attention a few months back, and I finally got around to making my own version. I used my usual substitutions (applesauce for butter, whole wheat pastry flour for all-purpose,…

Updated photos and an updated recipe for today’s throwback! The revised recipe is admittedly a little less healthy than my original, but it is a lot tastier thanks to the addition of coconut oil and double the crumb topping. I subbed out half of the applesauce for coconut oil, and just added a bit more Greek…

Look no further for a paleo banana bread that tastes every bit as good as – if not even better than –  its classic counterpart. This loaf is moist, chewy, flavorful, and healthy… and it’s speckled with shredded coconut; an addition that makes it just that much more delicious. I’m relatively new to baking with gluten- and grain-free…

I have your weekend breakfast right here. Nothing too time-consuming or labor-intensive, just a stack of fluffy almond-spiked buttermilk pancakes stuffed with fresh strawberries and topped with a simple homemade strawberry syrup. Sounds good, right? It is. Despite – actually, in spite of – the dreary weather we’ve been having, this springtime breakfast is the…

Monday mornings can often be a challenge, with the weekend’s relaxation giving way to the hustle and bustle of the workweek. But what if you could make your Mondays more enjoyable and energizing with a delightful breakfast? Welcome to Monday Musings, where we’ll explore a nutritious and scrumptious recipe that will set a positive tone…

For a while (probably close to a year), every Friday was “Homemade Pizza Night” at our house. We’d always have a ball of Whole Foods pizza dough stashed in the freezer waiting to be turned into whatever creation we dreamed up. It was a night that John, Lily, and I looked forward to all week……

Start your day off right with a mouthwatering breakfast that’s easy to make and bursting with flavor. These Ham & Cheese Griddle Cakes for one are the perfect solution for those mornings when you crave something savory and satisfying. Whether you’re a fan of classic griddle cakes or just looking for a quick and delicious…