Fearful of Making Bread? Wait till you See This!

It’s 2017. I’m committed to creating a healthier me. If you want to jump on the bandwagon with me, you won’t be disappointed and I’m happy to bring you along on the journey. For the month of January, my plan is to cut out sugar, alcohol and yeast. You don’t have to follow the same strategy, but in any case, you will be receiving some of the … Read more Fearful of Making Bread? Wait till you See This!

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Transform your Spaghetti Squash into an Amazing Chinese Meal!

I love Chinese food, which is seriously difficult to find on the Central Coast of California. Or at least it is in Paso Robles. Yes, we have a few options, but none of them compare to what I grew up with in the Midwest. I think of Chinese food as comfort food. It is generally light fare and super nourishing.  Spaghetti Squash is one of the CSA items … Read more Transform your Spaghetti Squash into an Amazing Chinese Meal!

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Just ~ Plain ~ Good! Zucchini Cupcakes with Caramel Flavored Icing

I volunteered for dessert duty for an upcoming event and since it’s not my forte, I started searching around for something new to make. I went through all the chocolate ideas, even one with homemade peanut butter truffles inside and decided to head back to something I am more comfortable with – vegetables. Yes, it can still be dessert if it is made with vegetables. … Read more Just ~ Plain ~ Good! Zucchini Cupcakes with Caramel Flavored Icing

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My new Favorite Chocolate Chip Cookie contains a Secret Ingredient!

I have been saving this recipe to try for quite a while now and I finally decided – this was the time! Everyone has their favorite chocolate chip cookie recipe and I’ve even gotten copies of some that were so highly regarded that they were said to have sold for $250! Since I’m not a real sweet lover, I look for ideas that are a bit different and somewhat savory … Read more My new Favorite Chocolate Chip Cookie contains a Secret Ingredient!

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Toss Your Old Carrot Cake Recipe, This One Takes The Cake!

Carrots, carrots, carrots – what to do with all the carrots! When your vegetable drawer is overflowing with carrots, there’s nothing else to do but make carrot cake. Tired of that same old cream cheese frosted standard recipe? Well you’ve come to the right place. Here is the most amazing recipe for a feathery light, luscious & creamy, yet lightly sweetened four layer carrot cake … Read more Toss Your Old Carrot Cake Recipe, This One Takes The Cake!

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You Would Never Know that this Cinnamon Roll Pie is Gluten Free!

As a child, I used to fight with my brother over cinnamon rolls. I loved those Pillsbury “place and bake” rolls hot from the oven with melted icing on top. This pie brings back those fond memories, with a new twist on a healthier version. This amazing pie is made with a somewhat unique mixture of ingredients. And although there is sugar in the pie and frosting, all of the other ingredients are … Read more You Would Never Know that this Cinnamon Roll Pie is Gluten Free!

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Warning: These Pumpkin Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies are Addictive!

When it comes to dessert, cookies are my absolute favorite. There are many schools of thought on what makes the best cookie. Some like them thin and crispy. Others like them more cake-like. For me, the best cookies are thick and chewy and if they’re the chocolate chip variety then they have to have just enough chocolate chips to get a small taste in every bite. … Read more Warning: These Pumpkin Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies are Addictive!

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It’s Pumpkin Season!

  Fall is here and everything is coming up pumpkins! Pumpkin spice lattes, pumpkin soup, pumpkin pie…to name a few. If it tastes good, then it’s even better with pumpkin! There are also other reasons to enjoy this humble backyard vegetable. They are rich in antioxidants and vitamins. Although low in calories, pumpkin has an abundant amount of the poly-phenolic antioxidants lutein, xanthin, and carotenes.   A simple … Read more It’s Pumpkin Season!

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