About ten years ago, when my parents were somewhere in their seventies, before my Mom's Alzheimer's struck, my Dad was on a cookbook buying spree. I think he was trying to encourage her to try new recipes and foods. (wink, wink.) I could see what he...
If cakes make a celebration special, a homemade cake takes it to the next level. It shows your guests they are important and that you really care. My personal favorite, no matter the flavor, is a mini cake. They are adorably elegant. Two words that...
Hey friends! Here's my first no recipe, recipe, using Trader Joe products. I hope it gives you a quick side dish idea because sometimes fast and easy food is exactly what we need. Bonus; It’s delicious, simple and super healthy too. It's a perfect way...
It's 5 pm, do you know what you are making for dinner? Never fear. Today, I've got you covered with Keto Shrimp Creole with Cauliflower Rice. This is a delicious recipe you are sure to love. And your picky family will too. Mine does! That's why...
It's good to get out of your comfort zone. Right? Not always easy, but good. We've stretched ourselves over here the last few years when it comes to international flavors. For instance, duck tongue. Yup. Are you squirming yet? This is just one taste of...
I am forever on the hunt for a delicious, but healthy cutout, sugar cookie recipe. My perfect cookie would be gluten-free, without refined sugar and the inflammation and joint pain I get from it. Perfect for Valentine's Day yes, but isn’t every holiday a great...
It's comfort food season! Well, it is here in Minnesota anyway. We are just coming through the other side of (what seems like) our annual Polar Vortex. With this weather, I really need something warm, comforting, and satisfying. I will be steering clear of the...
Welcome to my current dessert obsession. I call them, Healthy Oatmeal Bars with Dark Chocolate and Sea Salt. This recipe is a healthy re-creation of my all-time favorite childhood dessert. The old recipe was delicious yes, but full of sugar. So of course, I loved...
Today's recipe is inspired by a nut butter that I 'd heard about and had to try from Manna Organics, called Organic Nut Butter Dark Chocolate Pecan. I found it on Amazon (affiliate link), but you can also purchase from Whole Foods or from the...
These deliciously sweet and salty protein bites are on current rotation in my kitchen. Long-term rotation actually. Why? Super healthy, delicious, crave control! Need I say more? Protein Snack Idea Each protein ball is loaded with ALL the good stuff but quick and easy to make because...