Author: Brenda

Snacks

Banana Bread Granola

Every week I buy a ton of bananas. Who doesn’t love them? A sweet portable snack, that is super versatile and can be used in a variety of ways. Weather it be in smoothies, pancakes, muffins, breads and even granola. That’s right, I said granola. When you think of granola, you don’t think banana, right? […]

Cakes

Upside Down Blood Orange Cake

Every year around late Winter to early Spring I have bought Blood Oranges. My family has always loved them. With their rich reddish orange color and their sweetness, they have always been a real hit in my house. Usually they only last a day or two, so I always buy extra so that maybe I […]

Appetizers

Portobello Mushroom Caprese Style

Portobello mushrooms large mushrooms that are rich in flavor and have a meaty texture. They are typically grilled or broiled and most of the time stuffed. Because of there meaty texture they are a good substitute for meat in sandwiches and also for burgers. These mushrooms like all mushrooms are loaded with vitamins and minerals. […]

Bread

Flatbread

Flatbreads are easy to make and full of flavor. They are great for making individual mini pizzas, cutting them in half and using them for sandwiches or just on there own as a snack. When I make them, I make sure to make extra, because I know one or two will be grabbed and snacked […]

Cookies

Tart Cherry Chocolate Chip Breakfast Cookie

Now I don’t know about your family but I know my family is always rushing out of the house in the morning. Now most of the time we try to sit down at the table and have a nice breakfast of either eggs, or maybe a bowl of oatmeal but that isn’t always possible. On […]

Bread

Irish Soda Bread

Every year come March there was one thing that my kids always looked forward to and that was home made Irish Soda Bread. Once St. Patrick’s day was here, they knew that once they got home it would be waiting for them with some fresh churned butter and honey to spread on top. I have […]

Dessert

Chocolate Espresso Truffles

Every once in a while I get a real craving for something decadent. Something rich and creamy. Something that brings quilt once you eat it, or not. The only thing that fits those requirements for me is chocolate. These Chocolate Espresso Truffles are the perfect treat to sooth those cravings. These truffles are dipped in […]