Chickpea Cakes

These little chickpea cakes are versatile; you can serve them as an appetizer, a side dish on an entree plate, or as the protein-packed star of the show. They are somewhat like a pan-fried falafel, but without the benefit of a deep-fried crust, so we amp up the internal flavoring. Try them with tomato jam for a […]

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Sweet Whole Wheat Cornbread

I want to share a recipe for Sweet Whole Wheat Cornbread.   It’s a modern and healthier take on the satisfying and delicious side dish that is a perfect accompaniment to chili. Ingredients : 1 cup whole wheat flour 1 cup cornmeal 2 tsp. baking powder 1/4 tsp. salt 3/4 cup packed brown sugar (or use

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Whole Wheat Spiced Pear Muffins

This week I baked these healthy Whole Wheat Spiced Pear Muffins using applesauce as a key ingredient to keep the muffins moist instead of using vegetable oil or butter. I also replaced milk for vanilla almond milk to keep the muffins dairy-free.  When substituting ingredients with healthier alternatives it is important to keep in mind

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Banana Yogurt Bread

Over-ripe bananas makes amazing banana bread. The banana bread is perfectly moist with a nice tender crumb.  Made with plain low-fat Greek yogurt, I love the slight tang in the flavor and how beautifully each cut I made became perfect slices.  The bread disappeared quickly with requests for more, the ultimate baker’s compliment. Ingredients :

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Skillet Breakfast Strata

This savory breakfast casserole dish is made in a pie plate or cast-iron skillet and baked to perfection. Bacon, spinach, onions, and tomatoes along with cubed bread makes the most perfect breakfast comfort food. I love this strata for its simplicity and beauty. With its bread-pudding like texture and the thin crispy cheese layer top,

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Breakfast Sausage Quiche

A delicious and beautiful breakfast quiche studded with sausage, mushrooms, broccoli, and green onions. This easy recipe is perfect for weekend breakfast or brunch. Today I’m sharing with you her recipe for this Breakfast Sausage Quiche she made for us this week. It was just too good not to share with you. Made with cut

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Easy Lemon Tart

A sweet and refreshing dessert, the filling for this tart can be prepared in a few minutes in a blender. A refreshingly sweet and citrus dessert, this lemon tart is a crowd pleaser. Ingredients : 1 store-bought pre-made pie crust or your favorite pie crust recipe 1-3/4 cups sugar 4 eggs 1/2 cup fresh lemon

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Easy Cottage Pie

Not to be confused with a shepherd’s pie made with ground lamb, a cottage pie is very similar except it is made with ground beef. This cottage pie recipe is simple peasant dish that is hearty and filling. Perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or any winter evening. Ingredients : Potato Topping : 2 pounds russet

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