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? […]
Author: Brenda
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 […]
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. […]
Flatbread Pizza With Spinach Pesto, Roasted Tomtoes & Balsamic Glaze
I love flatbread pizzas. They’re great for any meal. Weather it be a quick weekday meal, a relaxed weekend lunch or as an appetizer for a family or friend get together, they are the perfect bite to satisfy anyone. You can make flatbread pizzas in a variety of ways. You can make a regular pizza […]
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 […]
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 […]
Haricots Verts With Sautéed Shallots & Toasted Pine Nuts
Every night I makes one kind of green vegetable for dinner. Weather it be broccoli, asparagus, a leafy green or string beans. I have to admit that when I’m in a rush they can be a little boring. Either I steam them of flash boil them and serve. Now don’t get me wrong, they are […]
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 […]
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 […]
Avocado Toast With Roasted Strawberries, Goat Cheese & Balsamic Glaze
I am always looking for an quick and easy breakfast that is satisfying enough to get me through my morning. For me avocado toast is the way to go. Avocados are a great source of nutrients. They have an enormous amount of health benefits, like high fiber for gut health, healthy fats for heart health […]