I need you to know I have a seriously love for all things apple cinnamon–candles, lotions, oatmeal, breads. This recipe fits perfectly into my idea of an amazing apple-cinnamon combination. I’m so glad I saw the recipe appear on both twopeasandtheirpod.com and browneyedbaker.com. I knew that meant it was a winner. I highly recommend you make this […]
Crunchy Almond Granola
I love granola–particularly the homemade variety. You can pick and choose the perfect ingredients for your granola, controlling the amount of sugar as you go. The potential mix-ins for granola are almost limitless–chocolate chips, raisins, dried cranberries, other dried fruits, almonds, walnuts, peanuts, et cetera. So good. I have made Peanut Butter Banana Granola and […]
Garlic Hummus
Snacks can’t get any better than hummus and freshly sliced vegetables. Hummus is a beautiful Middle-eastern creation that combines chick peas with garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, and tahini (sesame seeds paste). It is chock full of fiber and protein–keeping you full and satisfied for a long time without leaving you any guilt whatsoever. I can whip […]
Double Chocolate Coffee Cookies
I have just recently developed a love for coffee. I’ve enjoyed drinking it occasionally for the last few years, but this past week coffee has played a key part in my happiness. :) With that in mind, I bring you to Monday evening. I was wanting to make a special batch of cookies for my friends at Somerset who […]
Baked Penne Pasta with Sausage (Slow Cooker)
I have never experimented with cooking pasta in the Crockpot, but tonight was the right time to try! I didn’t really have a dinner plan (or even a dinner thought) until almost 3pm. My first piano student was arriving at 4pm, the last would leave around 5:35pm and we had to be at church for […]
Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies
My mind is always whirring with new cookie recipe ideas. Sometimes I can’t deviate from the traditional–and always loved–chocolate chip. But then, there are rare moments of brilliance. This cookie was one of those times! I am a huge mint chocolate fan. Breyer’s Mint Chocolate Chip is my favorite ice cream. Spearmint is my favorite flavor of […]
Zesty Oven Roasted Potato Wedges
Oven roasted potato wedges are a staple in our home. I bake up a batch at least once a week–they are the perfect accompaniment to so many dishes or even as a crowd pleasing appetizer. I love experimenting with spices to keep this fresh and delicious. Zesty Potato Wedges Yields: 4 large servings Ingredients 4 […]
Old Fashioned Spiced Apple Crisp
I can’t think of very many anyone who doesn’t love apple crisp. It’s just plain good. Apples? good. Oats? good. Butter? gooooood. (If you’re one of the two people in the United States of America who doesn’t love apple crisp, please keep that terrible truth to yourself. Thank you.) This particular apple crisp is unique in that it is […]
Spicy Beef Burgers
This is the perfect follow up to the Light Brioche Burger Buns. YUMMO! I have become a bit of a burger queen thanks to Rachael Ray. Before a couple years ago, I never realized burgers could be so delicious, so versatile, and so exciting. The possibilities are endless! We have burgers and (some form of) […]
Light Brioche Burger Buns
When I first saw these beautiful hamburger buns on Annie’s site, I knew they would be great. I put this recipe into my mental “to do” file, and I am SO GLAD I finally got around to trying it. Kevin and I both said they were the best hamburger buns ever. Simple to put together with […]