Caramelized Banana Upside Down Cake
I know what you’re thinking – you’re thinking, “Sarah, you are supposed to help me get healthier with your recipes, not tempt me with evil sweet desserts.” Yes, I get it. You see though, I don’t think...
View ArticleRoasted Pickled Beets
Here’s the honest truth. I always thought I hated beets. I feel like I’ve been trying them for years trying to convince myself that I liked them. They never really tasted like much of anything to me....
View ArticleSlow Cooker Fiesta Rice and Beans
I love our Recipe Redux challenge time! It’s our once a month challenge for registered dietitians to create a healthy recipe for a specified theme. It definitely keeps the boring out of blogging. This...
View ArticleSimple Bread Boule
I just thought I’d add the beautiful picture and the video first, even before words. This right here is my favorite bread. It’s chewy and soft and perfectly tearable. Most people are extremely...
View ArticleMango Banana Coconut Overnight Oats
I think I need a mango tree. I guess I should probably move to South America. Mango, banana, coconut, chia seed, milk, maple syrup, and whole grain oats – geez, that’s a good breakfast. Here’s what I...
View ArticleLunchbox Ideas: PB&J Rolls
If you have a hard time getting your kids to eat peanut butter and jelly, you should just change up the method of delivery. I found much success in this method. There are some things that my kids do...
View ArticleHomemade Spicy Pickles
The never-ending cucumber bounty is upon us. They seem to grow to massive sizes overnight. I try and catch them before they get too big, but sometimes I fail. When pickling cucumbers get too big, the...
View ArticleLunchbox Ideas: Easy Pesto Pasta
Lunchbox recipes have to be easy, but they don’t have to be boring. This lunchbox easy pesto pasta comes together in the time that it takes for the pasta to cook. Make the pesto ahead of time or buy it...
View ArticleApple Nachos
Yep, you read that right. Apple Nachos. They are delicious and they’re not too bad for you either. All good things. If you need an idea for school day breakfasts, try the apple nachos one day. This...
View ArticleChocolate Chip Pumpkin Oat Bars
I have finally found a bar that my family actually really wants to eat. No kidding. I test out a lot of recipes and they don’t always work. Most notably is my quest for an energy bar that my children...
View ArticleChocolate Chip Banana Oat Muffins
Since this is the beginning of the post, you probably haven’t read down to the ingredients list yet. You probably saw the word “chocolate”, and thought, “I’m in”. Then you saw banana and oats and...
View ArticleBlack Bean “Meatballs”
Many of you might be thinking that I have disgraced the word ‘meatball’. Save those thoughts for another day and try these:) They have amazing flavor. They aren’t supposed to taste like meat. So, if...
View ArticleVanilla Cheesecake Fruit Dip
My favorite recipes are sometimes the simplest. I really like desserts and I really love baking desserts. Number one problem: Sometimes, time is not on my side to make dessert. This vanilla cheesecake...
View ArticleToasted Coconut Glazed Chocolate Cake Donuts
“I received free samples of SPLENDA® Naturals Sugar & Stevia Blend mentioned in this post. By posting this recipe I am entering a recipe contest sponsored by SPLENDA® Sweeteners and am eligible to...
View ArticlePeanut Butter, Chocolate & Almond Energy Bites
I can’t keep these in stock. Energy bites are the hottest food around. Not only are they tasty little nuggets of joy, they are also really easy to make. They are an “empty the pantry” kind of food. I...
View ArticleBlack Bean and Poblano Enchiladas
It is truly hard to believe that my roots are German. I love some Tex-Mex food. It is what I crave and about 75% of my weekly meals are some sort of Tex-Mex dish. The flavors are out of this world and...
View ArticleHomemade granola, banana, and yogurt parfait
It’s recipe redux time and this month our challenge is: “With cold and flu season upon us, the best defense may be good gut health. Since much of our immune health begins in the gut, show us your...
View ArticleButternut Squash and Parmesan Risotto
I remember a time when I was super intimidated to make risotto. Then I made it and wondered why I was so scared of something so easy. Butternut squash risotto is my favorite way to eat risotto. This is...
View ArticleSpaghetti Squash Aglio e Olio
Believe it or not, one of our favorite restaurants in Germany was not German food, it was Italian. It just happened to be right down the street from our house, which made it super convenient. Their...
View ArticleDouble Chocolate Zucchini Bread
Double.Chocolate.Zucchini bread. Wow, this is good. I really didn’t think there was any way to improve zucchini bread. I love plain, classic zucchini bread, but add some cocoa and dark chocolate chips...
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