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Celebrate Sicily Day Four: Oranges, Almonds and Pistachios, Oh My! Sicilian Marsala Oranges
https://youtu.be/bNtzM_0PEnw This easy and refreshing dessert comes together in snap and will make everyone happy with its bright orange flavor and toasty crunchy nuts! The ingredients in the dessert sing of Sicily. I’ve never seen so many gorgeous oranges! Not only...
Spicy Tuesday – Crazy Good Chocolate Chunk Cookies Dip – 021120
Who doesn’t love chocolate chip cookie dough? We know its not good for us, but oh! It does taste good. During this Valentine’s week, it seems many want to shower their valentine with a sweet treat...but let’s do it in a healthier way. Pay special attention to the dark...
Friday Four – Chocolate Cake for YOUR Valentine – 020720
No. 1 : Quick Recipe Chocolate Cake for YOUR Valentine 1 (15 OZ) Can Black Beans, Drained, Rinsed, Dried 3 Large Eggs + 4 Large Egg Whites 1 TB + 1 Tsp Vanilla ½ Tsp Sea Salt ¼ Cup + 2 TB Coconut Oil (Heat the oil until liquid, then measure) ½ Cup Honey ¼ Cup + 2 TB...
Friday Four – Crunchy Nutty Granola Bars – 010320
No. 1 : Quick Recipe Crunchy Nutty Granola Bars 3 Cups Raw Roughly Chopped Almonds, Pecans, Walnuts or Cashews or Combination 1 Cup Pumpkin Seeds 2 Cups Unsweetened Coconut Flakes 6 Cups Rolled Oats, Divided ½ Cup Whole Wheat Flour (or Gluten Free Flour) 3 Cups of...
Friday Four 112219: Ready for Guests! Peanut Butter Pumpkin Bread
No. 1 : Quick Recipe Peanut Butter Pumpkin Bread 3 ½ Cups Whole Wheat PASTRY Flour (Bobs Red Mill here or I find it at Kroger or Whole Foods) 2 1/4 Cups Raw Sugar 2 Tsp Baking Soda ½ Tsp Sea Salt 1 Tsp Cinnamon 1 Tsp Ground *Nutmeg 1 (15 OZ) Can Pure Pumpkin 2...
Friday Four – EASY Apple Tart for the Holiday Table – 110819
No. 1 : Quick Recipe Open Faced Apple Tart Crust 1 Package Active Dry Yeast* ¼ Cup Warm Water (105-115F) 2 Cups Whole Wheat Pastry Flour ¼ Cup Raw Sugar 1 Tsp Sea Salt ¾ Cup Unsalted Butter in Small Pieces 1 Large Egg, lightly beaten 1 Tsp Vanilla 2 – 3 TBs...
Friday Four – Time for Apple Cake with Sage Honey – 101119
No. 1 : Quick Recipe Apple Cake with Sage Infused Honey 1 ¼ Cups Raw Sugar 2/3 Cup Grapeseed or Avocado Oil 1/3 Cup Applesauce 2 Large Eggs 2 Large Egg Whites 2 Tsp Vanilla Extract 2 Cups Whole Wheat Pastry Flour 1 ¼ Tsp Baking Powder 1 Tsp Fine Sea Salt ½ Tsp...
Spicy Tuesday – Pumpkin Pecan Bars – Allspice
We’re making this recipe with a spice that you may not be as familiar with using – Allspice. Its the dried berry of an evergreen tree that has a flavor of cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves. Traditionally it’s used with pumpkin and winter squash dishes. Allspice is also...