blood orange creamsicle overnight oats
Today was my first time making overnight oats and, you guys, I am in love with them! These Blood Orange Creamsicle Overnight Oats with Goji berries and chia seeds is so delicious and creamy and kept me full and happy for the whole morning. Oats are about as hot as hot...
maple allspice roasted plantains {vegan and paleo}
These plantains are roasted in a skillet with coconut oil, maple syrup and a touch of allspice for a paleo and gluten-free tropical dessert for two. Maybe if I had any inkling that this recipe was going to work out I would have shot a photo of the ripe plantains...
healthy chocolate hazelnut raspberry tart
Here is a healthy raspberry tart recipe with dark chocolate and easy hazelnut crust! This whole-grain hazelnut crust is so easy to make. Just mix it up in the food processor and then pat it into the tart pan. No rolling or crimping required!Then fill it with a simple...
brown butter maple rum party mix
Sweet and savory party mix with maple, rum, pecans and spices. This home-made party mix is crispy crunchy and addictive! But don’t worry, I made it a little more healthy for December’s Recipe Redux challenge. Welcome! If you’re new here you may want...
chocolate chili spiced pecans
Spiced pecans with cocoa, chipotle and chili powder for a gift from the kitchen or appetizer. Gluten-free and only 20 minutes to make. Welcome! If you’re new here you may want to sign up for my email list or follow me on facebook to keep up with the latest...
light rhubarb chai cream pie
Chai spices and tart rhubarb in my first pie on healthy seasonal recipes. It is made with creamy light yogurt filling thickened with gelatin. Don’t worry it isn’t hard. Today I have an interruption in the regularly scheduled program (also known as salad...
lamb patties with spring greens and mint salad
Patties is the theme of this months Recipe Redux. For the occasion I am sharing a lamb patty recipe with lemony spring greens and mint salad that is inspired by a recipe I did for EatingWell in 2010. I also have a few things to say about blogging and being a...
maple meyer lemon whiskey sour
Here is a recipe for a from-scratch whiskey sour cocktail with maple and Meyer lemon in time for this month’s healthy drinks theme for the Recipe Redux. As you know I love me a good Negroni, and no summer would be complete without a Ricky Bobby Cocktail. But there is...
pork loin roulade with arugula pesto
This Pork Loin Roulade with Arugula Pesto is perfect for Christmas dinner or for good luck in the New Year. Lean pork loin roast gets a fancy holiday flavor boost from arugula pesto stuffed right inside. This month’s Recipe ReDux is all about good luck foods for the...
slow cooker skinny cheesesteaks
Friends, I have a healthy and skinny cheesesteak recipe made in a slow cooker for you! I’m guessing that cheesesteaks don’t exactly spring to mind when you think of dinner from a slow cooker. Nor do you often think of putting the word “skinny” anywhere in the near...
fig honey and blue cheese mini tarts
Please trust me on this one. These fig honey and blue cheese mini tarts are a flavor party for your mouth! I’ll be the first to admit that it is totally weird to have blue cheese in a dessert. I didn’t believe it would taste good myself. But I was proven wrong this...
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