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Chocolate Peanut Butter Pillow Cookies (Vegan)
I was orginally inspired to look into vegan baking (no eggs, butter, milk, etc) because of a vegan co-worker of mine who is always raving about her super-diet. When I started looking up vegan recipes online, I found that the … Continue reading
Strawberry Valentine Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
Here’s a quick and fun cookie that’s great for Valentine’s day (or any other day, really) made with a box of cake mix and an easy-to-do cream cheese frosting. Strawberry Valentine Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting From Espresso and Cream … Continue reading
Posted in Cookies
Tagged cake mix, cookies, cream cheese frosting, strawberry, strawberry cookies, valentine's day
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Homemade Hummus with Parsley and Paprika
Who knew hummus was so easy to make at home? It takes just a can or two of garbanzo beans with a few simple ingredients to process into a nice creamy dip or spread. I will never have to buy … Continue reading
Posted in Appetizers and Snacks, Vegetarian
Tagged dip, garbanzo beans, hummus, parsley, snack, vegetarian
Lemon Ricotta Mini Muffins with Almond Flour (Low-Fat)
I’ve been so excited about the weather getting warmer lately that I had to pull out a summeresqe recipe in celebration. While looking up recipes for lemon muffins, I stumbled upon one that called for ricotta. Conveinently enough, I had … Continue reading
Posted in Breakfast, Muffins
Tagged almond flour, blueberries, cranberries, healthy, lemon, low fat, mini muffins, muffin, ricotta
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Vanilla Sweet Potato and Kale Stew
Lately I have discovered many new tastes and food combinations (i.e. bacon and cookies) by browsing dozens of food blogs online. I most often use tastespotting.com by typing in a single ingredient search, and bookmarking as many interesting recipes that appear in the results. … Continue reading
Posted in Main Course, Vegan, Vegetarian
Tagged almond milk, almonds, butternut squash, coconut milk, curry, kale, raisins, soup, stew, sweet potatoes, vanilla, vegan, vegetarian
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Tomato Basil Spaghetti Squash with Black Olives, Roasted Heirloom Tomatoes, and Chicken Bell Pepper Sausage
This winter I have discovered just how much I love squash. Butternut has got to be my most favorite variety by far, but I also tried acorn squash and spaghetti squash for the first time, and was equally satisfied by … Continue reading
Posted in Main Course, Vegan, Vegetarian
Tagged basil, black olives, chicken sausage, dinner, healthy, heirloom, low calorie, low carb, sauce, spaghetti squash, tomatoes, vegan, vegetarian
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Peanut Butter Bacon Cookies
This recipe reminds me of my go-to peanut butter cookie recipe, which only consists of 3 ingredients: 1 egg, 1c sugar, 1 c pb. It is so simple, quick, and easy for the tastiest of treats. I also like … Continue reading
Posted in Cookies
Tagged bacon, cookies, easy, flourless, peanut butter, sweet salty
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Snickerdoodles for Brian!
I’ll be the first to admit that I’m not a particular fan of snicker-doodles. I made these for my sister’s boyfriend, Brian, who loves them. Since my childhood I’ve been disappointed time and time again by these cookies. I’m always … Continue reading
Peanut Butter & Banana Stuffed, Peanut Butter Cookies
I kid you not, these are some of the best cookies I have ever made. I love anything peanut butter, and especially when paired with a little bit of chocolate, or possibly a banana. When the three combine, though, wow. … Continue reading
Posted in Cookies
Tagged banana, chewy, chocolate chip, cookies, moist, peanut butter
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Wasabi Mashed Potatoes
Funny how this is already my second “Asian Inspired” categorized post, and I have only been doing this blog for a couple of weeks. Remember, I don’t enjoy most any type of Asian food, right? Except maybe sushi. But only … Continue reading
Posted in Asian Inspired, Vegetarian
Tagged healthy, potatoes, side dish, soy sauce, vegetarian, wasabi, yogurt
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