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Gluten-Free (GF) Chocolate Raspberry Cake
Is it just me or have you noticed that it’s a fad to eat “gluten-free?” It’s becoming so popular that it’s even marketed as healthy. (As if eating fruits and vegetables and whole grains and lean meats isn’t healthy?) I believe that this popularity has unfortunately caused the price of gluten-free products to soar. Poor […]
Peanut Butter Granola Bites. Easy Breakfast, Snack or Dessert!
Great as a grab and go breakfast, an afternoon snack, or a healthy dessert! I will warn you though: they’re super addicting! Like it? Share it!
Happy Valentine’s Day! “I Love You” Scones. A HEARTy Breakfast!
Whether you celebrated with a significant other, a best friend, or your family, I hope that everyone had a lovely Valentines Day! Cobalt and I didn’t do anything special this year like we have the past two years while we were dating and engaged (respectively). We really prefer not to brave the crowds when we don’t […]
Mini Fruit Pies: A Healthier Dessert
This week was mine and Cobalt’s turn to make dessert for our church’s Bible study group. Rather low on “dessert ingredients” (such as sugar, butter, etc.) and eager to make a healthier option anyway, I began searching the cabinets and refrigerator/freezer for ideas. That’s when I came up with mini pies. I found graham crackers, frozen […]
Homemade Pizza Pockets: Simple, Fun, Tasty and Kid Friendly!
This afternoon I was at the grocery store buying a few things and almost bought a pizza. When telling my husband this, he says enthusiastically, “Can you go back and get one?!!” I said with a smile that I’d see what ingredients we have and try to make one. When he suggested calzones, I wholeheartedly agreed. :) […]
Smoothies: Common Ingredients, Combinations & Techniques
I love smoothies because they’re super easy to make! Step 1: Place foods in the blender. . . Step 2: Put the top on. . . Step 3: Press “pulse” a few times and then press a “blend” button (they all ultimately do the same thing) Below I’ve listed a few common ingredients used for […]
Pumpkin Cranberry Bread: Recipe from Happy. Healthy. Life.
Around Christmas, Kathy Patalsky posted a recipe for Pumpkin Cranberry Loaf on her blog. Having leftover pumpkin from a recipe, I endeavored to give hers a try. I didn’t make it vegan, and I reduced the sugar and used apple butter instead of oil…but it was pretty delicious!! Cobalt and I toasted the bread and […]
Pasta craving…but no Alfredo sauce…canned soup to the rescue!
What do you do when you don’t have all the ingredients for something? Make up a recipe!!! I really wanted Alfredo pasta for dinner but didn’t have any sauce or ingredients to make the sauce. So I improvised. Thanks, Progresso! Like it? Share it!