For many years, someone in my family would celebrate their birthday at the Melting Pot. We usually just got cheese and chocolate (because those are the most delicious), but it always came with a delicious salad with blue cheese and candied walnuts. This salad reminds me of those Melting Pot salads. While I don’t normallyRead more
Bananas are great to have on hand for a quick snack, but getting the timing right so that they’re at the perfect ripeness can be challenging. Fortunately, overripe bananas are a delight for bakers. Banana bread is a family favorite, but to mix things up I tried these cinnamon chip banana muffins. They’re great forRead more
The summer is always a good time for eating salad. While this isn’t a completely cook-free salad recipe, the small amount of heat and time that it takes to sauté the vegetables helps meld the flavors together. Although, I bet this salad would be delicious with raw vegetables too. I love using legumes in saladsRead more
It’s hard to believe it’s September, and this week has definitely felt more like summer than the start of fall. But despite that, the apples are out at the farm, and the picking is easy. So besides eating plain apples, or apples with sharp cheddar cheese, or apples with peanut butter, I’m indulging with someRead more
I don’t usually make muffins because they tend to be a bit indulgent, but aren’t quite indulgent enough to feel like a dessert. Well, these muffins are the perfect solution. I loved these because they’re just the right amount of sweet and are full of good-for-you ingredients. These muffins are perfect for breakfast with theirRead more
This is a recipe I adapted from my grandma’s recipe. It is the perfect summer treat. These bars are light and fluffy tasting with a wonderful crunchy crust/topping. The fruit really shines. They’re the perfect way to cool down on a long hot summer day. As my grandma would say, they’re really easy to make.Read more
Hummingbird cake is an American spice cake that’s been popular in the South. Pineapple and banana keep these cupcakes super moist, while coconut and walnuts give the cake a bit of texture. The cake is so tender and is topped with my favorite cream cheese frosting. The tropical fruits are such a unique taste inRead more
This baked oatmeal is a great way to start your day. The bananas caramelize and add a ton of sweet flavor, they really shine after baking. Toasted almonds and walnuts add great crunch, protein and omega-3s. Chewy oats provide fiber, making this a filling and lasting breakfast option. It’s definitely a nutritious and delicious breakfast.Read 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
Do vegan baked goods kind of make you cringe? I’m always hesitant to label things vegan because I think mainstream society thinks of vegan food as extreme and unappealing, but I promise, this vegan Pumpkin Walnut Bread is yummy! I got the recipe from Joy the Baker, who I definitely trust to make a deliciousRead more