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I am so excited to share this recipe! I grew up eating a dessert my aunt made called Cranberry Crunch. It’s always been my favorite dessert. In fact, I love it so much I always have it on my birthday instead of a cake. I don’t like overly sweet treats, so the tartness of the cranberries is just perfect. We also always served it on Thanksgiving. So, this year I decided to revamp the recipe so we could enjoy it {Read More}
Check out this article I wrote earlier this week for Modern Alternative Kitchen. What do you think?
Huevos Rancheros is a traditional Mexican breakfast that usually consists of a corn tortilla and an egg with some sort of tomato sauce. I’ve eaten it in many restaurants and each has their own version. This is my version- that I eat at least once a week. It is our go-to meal for anytime of day. Kimball’s Huevos Rancheros1 tortilla (I like to use a whole wheat and corn tortilla, but any type of tortilla is fine)refried beansshredded cheese1 eggbaby {Read More}
In an effort to be prepared for the birth of our fourth (!) child, my Mother-In-Law and I have spent the last week filling my deep freeze. It’s been satisfying on several levels. This morning I decided to triple this pancake recipe and freeze them to make hectic mornings less hectic. (Make Ahead) High Protein Yogurt Banana Pancakes 3 eggs1 cup plain Greek yogurt 1 large over-ripe banana1 teaspoon cinnamon1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract1/2 cup whole wheat flour In a {Read More}
After weeks (yikes!) away, I’m baa-aack! I could go into detail about what’s been going on at our house that’s pulled me away from this blog (and cooking much for that matter), but it’s really more appropriate for our private family blog. Plus, you likely don’t really care- you just want a recipe. Right? One thing I will tell you is that during a lovely day at the beach with the boys watching Daddy surf, I got sand in my {Read More}
What says Valentine’s Day better than cherries and chocolate? I know! I know! Cherry Chocolate Valentines 1 cup unsweetened applesauce 1/3 cup honey1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract1 egg1 1/4 cup white whole wheat flour1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon cinnamon1/2 teaspoon instant espresso powder1 1/2 cup rolled oats1/2 cup dried sweet cherries, minced1/4 chocolate chips Mix wet ingredients in a mixer. Add dry ingredients. Mix in oats. Then, stir in cherries and chocolate chips. Using a 3 tablespoon {Read More}
Have you ever wondered what distinguishes a muffin from a cupcake? I have. And apparently the answer is not simple. Some say cupcakes are frosted while muffins are not. Some say cupcakes contain butter while muffins contain oil. Some say the only difference is that muffins usually contain nuts or fruit. And others think the difference is all in the amount of sugar in the batter. So, even if you’re not sure what you should call these, call your family {Read More}
I love, love, love pumpkin. Canned pumpkin puree is a staple in our pantry. I add it to everything I can think of, because not only is it delicious, it is super nutritious! We eat so much of it at our house (and sweet potatoes and carrots) that our pediatrician noticed at Happy’s last check-up that the tip of his nose is slightly orange from all the beta carotene. On the other hand, pomegranate seeds are my new obsession. Have {Read More}
1 1/2 cups red quinoa3 cups chicken or vegetable broth3 blood oranges1/4 cup pomegranate seeds1/2 sliced almonds Pour quinoa and broth into a rice cooker and let it do its magic. Peel blood oranges and cut into bite-sized pieces. Toast almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat until lightly golden brown. When quinoa is fully cooked and fluffy, simply stir in blood oranges, almonds and pomegranate seeds and enjoy! So simple, yet so nutritious and delicious!
When we found out we were going to be moving to California, one of the first things my husband said to me was that he hoped I’d learn to make homemade tortillas. We eat a lot of tortillas in our family. A lot of tortillas. And the whole wheat ones I buy are not only hard to find, but they are expensive. So, today I finally gave it a go. And they are good. Really good warm. Whole Wheat and {Read More}
