This perfect healthier pecan bar replaces the traditional corn syrup and refined sugars with maple syrup. In creating this recipe, I wanted to keep the balance of sweet, gooey, crunchy and nutty of a traditional pecan bar and not compromise on the flavor or texture. Substituting maple syrup for the corn syrup and refined white… Continue reading Healthier Maple Pecan Bars
The Best Cauliflower Burger
Riced Cauliflower is everywhere, in bags to stir fry and in pizza crust. Though I haven’t seen cauliflower patties in the market so I decided to create a recipe for a riced cauliflower burger. Often I like to serve veggie burgers in place of meat. These are easy to make, come together quickly and are… Continue reading The Best Cauliflower Burger
Healthier Banana Bread
February 23rd is National Banana Bread Day. This is my all time favorite banana bread recipe. It is quick and easy to make and no one will notice that healthier ingredients were used. When learning to bake, banana bread was one of the first things I tried. It is the most delicious, moist bread I… Continue reading Healthier Banana Bread
Raw ‘No Bake’ Carrot Cake Bites
These simple yet delicious carrot cake bites are gluten free, vegan and are naturally sweetened! The bites have just the right amount of sweet to satisfy a craving for dessert or eaten as a midday snack. These treats are wholesome, packed with good fat and are an excellent source of vitamins and minerals. Each… Continue reading Raw ‘No Bake’ Carrot Cake Bites
Quick and Easy Zucchini Noodles Primavera
This dish a a favorite as it is easy to make, is versatile and uses any vegetables you may have on hand. I like to make a batch of Pomodoro Sauce or pesto and top the noodles with a sauce, but you don’t have to, it is flavorful on its own. This week I… Continue reading Quick and Easy Zucchini Noodles Primavera
Pomodoro Sauce
This sauce is super versatile, quick and easy to make, can be made in advance, frozen in small batches and warmed up as needed. It makes a delicious sauce for pasta, veggie noodles, vegetables, eggs. The word pomodoro means tomato, and this is the most basic tomato sauce you can make. And while it only… Continue reading Pomodoro Sauce
Almond Flour Granola Bar
This nutty grain free granola bar recipe is incredibly tasty and packed with nutrients. It is perfect for breakfast, sprinkled on top of oatmeal or yogurt, used as a cereal, or just eaten as a crunchy granola bar. This bar can be made vegan, is gluten free, grain free, paleo, healthy, natural, made without preservatives,… Continue reading Almond Flour Granola Bar
Mini Berry Galettes
If you’re looking for a summer recipe that’s bursting with flavor, mini berry galettes, or rustic, free-form pies are perfect for you. The sweet fresh berries are baked into flaky pie crust that have been dusted with sugar. They are easy, to make, you wrap the dough around the edges of the filling and bake… Continue reading Mini Berry Galettes
Chocolate Chia Pudding Parfait
This healthy, quick and easy, no cook breakfast, snack or dessert is perfect for supercharging your day. Made with nutrient rich chia seeds, this delicious parfait is packed with fiber, protein, calcium, and antioxidants. Chia seeds are a superfood, simply put, they are beneficial to your health and well-being. The secret to this Chocolate… Continue reading Chocolate Chia Pudding Parfait
Summer Berry Crisp
Is it a crisp, crumble, cobbler or buckle? How can you tell the difference? Here is a guide to identifying the difference between these delicious desserts. All consist of baked fruit that are combined with similar fillings and flavor. What makes these dishes different are the toppings used and the overall structure of the dessert.… Continue reading Summer Berry Crisp