Remember when you were a kid, and you begged your parents to let you have dessert for breakfast? I bet they didn’t let you. Remember when you were in high school and actually ate pie and cookies for breakfast in sweet rebellion? Some of you may have even carried the habit through college. But now…
Peanut Butter Chocolate “Lara Bars”
What is one of the best ways to save money on food? Make it from scratch! There are a few things that aren’t worth the time and trouble, unless you really enjoy the process. I don’t really think I could make bread cheaper than I can buy it at Costco, especially with the invention…
Whole Wheat Cranberry Almond Scones
I have a secret to tell you. It’s different than my confession from last week. It’s a big one, so you have to promise not to tell anyone! Do you promise? Ok, I’m trusting you… This is not the first time I’ve tried this recipe. In fact, it flopped twice before I came up with…
Pistachio Peanut Butter Energy Bites
My husband can be stubborn at times, like I’m sure most husbands can be (and wives to be fair). I created this little gem of a recipe after the mother of all marital fights. Ok, it really wasn’t that big, but Jeff and I got into a fight because he had inadvertently skipped breakfast and…
Rainbow Popcorn Blend
I have a thing for popcorn. I don’t think my husband is jealous, but I’m not sure if he knows how much of a think I have for it. It’s happiness in a bowl, much like a latte is happiness in a cup. We’re not supposed to have emotional attachments to food, but I can’t…
Blueberry Almond Parfaits
I’m betting a lot of you had your fill of rich foods this Holiday Season, and are probably looking for lighter recipes at the moment. Let me oblige. Our recipe this week is simple, easy, and light. I know this may be hard for you to believe, but after a lot of pomp, circumstance, and…
Sweet and Spicy Pumpkin Seeds
Halloween is my favorite holiday because I’m a freak. Just kidding, but I’m a total fantasy nerd. I guess that’s probably why I love it so much. And I like all the disgustingly cute crafts and decorations people come up with. Pinterest is my play ground this time of year. I can feel you rolling…
Oven-Baked Hand-Cut Sweet Potato Fries
We are kicking off summer with a healthy “french fry” recipe! The first time I had a sweet potato fry was somewhere around 2003. My uncle had just started serving them at our family restaurant. They were crispy with a great crunch on the outside, soft on the inside, and sweet and salty. I think,…
Homemade Lara Bars
Do you want a healthy snack that will give you energy without the sugar crash? No, this isn’t a pitch for the latest infomercial on the next new food secret. I’m peaking your curiosity, right? So what is it? Homemade Lara Bars! This fruit and nut bar is a really popular and healthy energy snack,…
Strawberry Balsamic Pecan Clusters with Black Pepper
I promise this will be the last recipe (for a while) that contains nuts…until I get a craving to make up another flavorful nut-cluster combination that’s inspired by Sahale. I might start getting a reputation. But who doesn’t love the strawberry-balsamic-pepper flavor combination? I’ve been watching a lot of Food Network lately, and it’s been…
