Lemon poppy seed is my favorite muffin flavor. It’s been ages since I’ve had one, so I decided it was time to make a batch. These were very yummy. The glaze adds quite a bit of sweetness with a balance of tart lemon zest. The poppy seeds give a nice little crunch to the delicateRead more
Happy Mother’s Day!! Sister came down early to celebrate Mother’s Day, so we had our Mother’s Day brunch a day early. When we were growing up Sister and I would make breakfast in bed for Mom. So breakfast foods are our traditional celebration. This year Mom requested this herbed ricotta tart, and something fruity forRead more
I might also call this obsessive-compulsive hummus, but I’ll let you decide for yourself what name you’ll call it. What makes it different, is that you actually peal the chickpeas. I know, say what?! Peel chickpeas?! Well this advice comes from the incredible Smitten Kitchen, so I knew the recipe would be great…so while IRead more
Onion dip was a pretty traditional treat in my family growing up. It was incredibly easy to make by adding a packet of onion powder to a bowl of sour cream. And while you can’t get much simpler than that, this dip is a more grown-up, flavor-packed dip. This takes the magic of caramelized onionsRead more
Here’s another great recipe to get you ready for Spring and Summer. Now I do have to confess that I’ve never had a corn dog before, so I can’t speak to how “traditional” these taste, but they’re delicious. Not only are these cute, they’re easy to make and super yummy. I could see these beingRead more
I saw this recipe ages ago, and while I was intrigued, I was also totally skeptical…a delicious baked good without butter or oil or flour??? So when I was doing some cooking for a paleo-eating friend of mine, it was the perfect excuse to try out these muffins, and holy delicious, Batman! These are awesome!Read more
This was my contribution to our Easter Sunday potluck breakfast at church. I saved this recipe from Cooking Light over a year ago, and have been eagerly awaiting a chance to make it. It was definitely worth the wait! I absolutely loved this! I’m a huge fan of grapefruit, so I was excited to seeRead more
As I may have mentioned before, I’m a fan of dips. I think they’re a great food to take to work, and I love that they can get me to eat a whole pile of veggies without being a salad. Bonus points if the dip is healthy, so clearly hummus is a top contender. HummusRead more
These oatcakes are dense and hearty and filled with oat-y goodness. I wasn’t sure what I thought of these at first, but they definitely grew on me. They aren’t muffins, they’re way too dense and substantial to be muffins. But that makes them a great breakfast or snack, they have serious staying power. These areRead more
I’ve always been a fan of rugelach, they’re like delicious pastry cookies. When I was younger I’d always go for the chocolate ones, but my mom liked the raspberry ones. So imagine my delight when my new Smitten Kitchen Cookbook had a recipe perfect for the both of us. These rugelach are the perfect balanceRead more