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Quinoa Power Pancakes

January 9, 2013
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It’s no secret that I’m a huge fan of quinoa. Yeah, yeah, yeah, I know it is completely a “fad” food, but I think it is one that will stick around for a while. And I have absolutely zero issues chowing down on a fad food, especially when it is good for me and tastes [...]

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Cinnamon Vanilla Bean Meringues

December 3, 2012
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Meringues are pretty much a health food. Can we please agree on this? No? Well…they are better than a triple-chocolate-caramel-oreo-cookie-dough-brownie-milkshake, right? I think they are the perfect treat. Not too heavy, just a touch of sweetness to satisfy that craving. And they are perfect for the holidays for that very reason! The perfect bite after [...]

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Mini Pumpkin Tarts {seriously easy!}

November 21, 2012
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Okay friends, listen up. Thanksgiving is coming! It is right around the corner. Our Thanksgiving plans are a little wacko this year. Often, I work on Thanksgiving. This year, just thinking about lifting people out of bed and walking them down the halls, etc., makes me want to take a nap. At nearly 37 weeks [...]

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Baked Apple French Toast Cups {giveaway}

November 15, 2012
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This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Natures Pride Bread. All opinions are 100% mine. In the midst of turkeys, sweet potatoes, and PIE, it might be easy to forget about breakfast. Don’t forget about breakfast! It does the body good. Especially a filling, nutritious, whole-grain breakfast like this one. Plus, [...]

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Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes

November 12, 2012
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Still searching for some great Thanksgiving dinner sides? Or desserts? This one could easily go both ways. Or…in my case, it happened to be lunch. This recipe has a few steps involved but is really still pretty easy and oh so tasty. The creamy, slightly sweet filling paired with the crunchy topping is just perfect!

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Spicy Sweet Roasted Butternut Squash

October 25, 2012
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Let’s be real here for a minute. Peeling and dicing butternut squash may just be the worst kitchen task ever. It takes forever, your hands get that weird film on them, and you can consider yourself very lucky if you finish the task with all ten fingers intact. However, it is one of my favorite [...]

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Cranberry Cinnamon Honey Butter

October 22, 2012
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I already teased you with pictures of this glorious butter, so I think I’ve made you wait long enough. I love making compound butters of all sorts–the possibilities are endless! My vanilla bean butter remains one of my favorites, so much vanilla goodness packed into it! Or try pumpkin-honey butter! Perfect for fall. This butter [...]

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Cranberry-Walnut Oat Bread {giveaway}

October 17, 2012
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Baking with yeast makes my knees shake a little. For me, it is always hit or miss. I’m working on it. I WILL NOT LET YEAST DEFEAT ME. Regardless of my ongoing battle with the stuff, when Red Star Yeast contacted me about their new product, Red Star Yeast Platinum Superior Baking Yeast–a yeast they call [...]

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Apple Crisp Granola

September 21, 2012
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Did you know that Rachel of Baked by Rachel is having an Apple Party?  When she asked me to participate, how could I say no? Apples scream fall and I love everything about fall. Apples, apple cider, donuts, hay rides, pumpkin everything, and especially that crisp feeling in the air. Perfection if you ask me. [...]

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Ginger-Cinnamon Apple Cider Fake-tini

September 14, 2012
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Do you enjoy a good cocktail now and then? Or are you pregnant and just desperately craving an ice-cold beer? Oh that’s just me. And Julia. If you’re in need of a good cocktail recipe, Barb from Creative Culinary has you covered with her Friday Cocktails. A cocktail every Friday! Friday–the day that was made for cocktails. [...]

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