Peanut butter cup cookies – a delicious cookie with mini peanut butter cups baked in! Best served with a tall glass of chocolate milk. I’m pretty sure I could live off just peanut butter. And chocolate. Peanut butter and chocolate. Trader Joe’s has these mini peanut butter cups that I only let myself buy like …
Pumpkin oatmeal chocolate chip cookies are a delicious treat. Just enough pumpkin flavor in this chewy dessert! As you may be able to tell, I’ve been on a bit of a pumpkin kick lately. I bought about 8 cans from Trader Joe’s and I’ve been trying to figure out things to make with them so I can have …
Super simple homemade applesauce – with only 3 ingredients, and no added sugar. Serve as a side or a snack, or use in baking! Fall is a great time for apples. Whether you go apple picking with your family, or just can’t resist all the different varieties that are probably available in your grocery store. …
Peach Arugula Salad with fresh mozzarella and basil. Light and healthy fresh salad that is easy to throw together for summer gatherings! As I mentioned in my last post, I really seem to like apples in salads. I had not ventured out into other fruit pairings with salad until this recipe, which was inspired by …
No mayo egg salad with avocado and apples. Perfect combination of crunchy and chewy, without the extra calories of mayonnaise. You guys, I am really excited about this one. For some reason I don’t really get a craving for eggs very often. So when I say I think I could eat this egg salad all …
Skinny pumpkin spice latte – in the crockpot! Perfect for large parties or a way to treat yourself on a lazy morning. Those who know me, probably already know that I am absolutely In.Love. with pumpkin spice latte’s from Starbucks. (PSL’s, as true addicts know them.) Even the idea of a hot, venti, fall-flavored drink …
Pumpkin bread made a little healthier with applesauce instead of oil! The perfect Fall treat to satisfy a pumpkin craving and great for sharing.
A pumpkin shaped cheese ball that is a perfect appetizer to serve at a Halloween or other Fall-themed event. Super cute and delicious! For a Halloween party a couple of years ago I made a cheese ball that was in the shape of a pumpkin, which I thought was so cute. The shredded cheese was added to …
Sweet potato tacos with black beans, vegetables and a hint of honey and lime. I love sweet potatoes. In fact, I bought two big bags of sweet potatoes at Trader Joe’s the other day. So I had to figure out a way to use them. I found this recipe from Cooking Classy and used it …
Greek Quinoa Salad. A healthy and easy dinner with a mediterranean spin. Vegetarian and gluten-free meal or appetizer for everyone to love. Can throw together in 20 minutes, great for making ahead or adding to your meal-prep rotation. Believe it or not, this salad was my first time eating quinoa. I thought it was one of …
Glazed honey rolls are an extra decadent way to prepare dinner rolls for a sweet treat or special side dish for family dinner.