100% Natural Cranberry Nut Granola
Sweet, tart and nutty, Cranberry Nut Granola is sweetened with honey & 100% natural. Boil cranberries in honey for a few minutes, then bake until dry–Mmm! Did you know I…
Read moreFluffiest Whole Wheat Buttermilk Pancakes
I love cooking with whole grains… every chance I get. It makes me feel healthy! But I didn’t set out to create the fluffiest whole wheat buttermilk pancakes when I made…
Read moreAntioxidant Blender Sweet Potato Pancakes
Last week, I discovered a new recipe that became my Antioxidant Blender Sweet Potato Pancakes (at Smile Sandwich). It was Paleo, which I don’t usually do–but right now I am faced with extenuating circumstances.…
Read moreCitrus or Mushroom Flavored Sea Salt
There are sooo many things that have been on my “to do” list for ages. Which is why I like Marisa McClellan’s Food in Jars Challenge. Some people (me!) just…
Read moreChocolate Fondue–Fondue Pot Optional
Due to an uncommon family tradition, whenever I think of fondue, I think of New Year’s Eve. For years, instead of going out, we have celebrated quietly–with a holiday film and three…
Read moreCitrus Salad with Blue Cheese
It’s okay to fail. Sometimes it’s even positive. You see, if every batch of my new marmalade had worked, I wouldn’t have created this delicious Citrus Salad with Blue Cheese. …
Read moreSugar Plum Martini
It’s the Christmas season—what can I say? Part of me wanted to create a whole suite of Nutcracker inspired martinis! But in the end, I went with just one, a …
Read moreSouthwest Pumpkin Black Bean Soup
Are pumpkin soups starting to all look the same? How about a Southwest Pumpkin Black Bean soup with beans, red peppers, rice and chili spices! I love pumpkin soups. But…
Read morePecan Pumpkin Scones
‘Tis the season for all things pumpkin. And since one of my favorite anytime treats is scones, I decided to convert them to pecan pumpkin scones. Are you intimidated by…
Read moreApple Dutch Baby Pancake
The last hurrahs of summer are upon us. With still-warm days, and hints of color, early September can be extraordinary, blending summer’s welcome with the flavor of fall. And if…
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