Snack

Healthier Maple Pecan Bars

Healthier Maple Pecan Bars

This perfect healthier pecan bar replaces the traditional corn syrup and refined sugars with maple syrup. In creating this recipe, I wanted to keep the balance of sweet, gooey, crunchy and nutty of a traditional pecan bar and not compromise on the flavor or texture.…

Healthier Banana Bread

Healthier Banana Bread

February 23rd is National Banana Bread Day.  This is my all time favorite banana bread recipe. It is quick and easy to make and no one will notice that healthier ingredients were used. When learning to bake, banana bread was one of the first things…

Almond Flour Granola Bar

Almond Flour Granola Bar

This nutty grain free granola bar recipe is incredibly tasty and packed with nutrients. It is perfect for breakfast, sprinkled on top of oatmeal or yogurt, used as a cereal, or just eaten as a crunchy granola bar. This bar can be made vegan, is…

Chocolate Chia Pudding Parfait

Chocolate Chia Pudding Parfait

This healthy, quick and easy, no cook breakfast, snack or dessert is perfect for supercharging your day. Made with nutrient rich chia seeds, this delicious parfait is packed with fiber, protein, calcium, and antioxidants. Chia seeds are a superfood, simply put, they are beneficial to…

Summer Berry Crisp

Summer Berry Crisp

Is it a crisp, crumble, cobbler or buckle?  How can you tell the difference? Here is a guide to identifying the difference between these delicious desserts. All consist of baked fruit that are combined with similar fillings and flavor. What makes these dishes different are…

Cold Sesame Peanut Noodles

Cold Sesame Peanut Noodles

Sheltering at home has pushed us to cook more frequently and expand our repertoire. Recipe chain emails are being shared with friends, family and strangers around the world. I hear from friends who were cautious cooks that they are creating beautiful meals for their family…

Pesto Poppers

Pesto Poppers

Pesto Poppers are one of my favorite vegetables to make. They come together quickly, are a wonderful snack, an impressive appetizer or a nice side dish and the filling options are endless. For this recipe, I filled mini sweet peppers with a basil pesto. The…

Kale Chips

Kale Chips

Kale Chips are a delicious snack and taste great crumbled on salads, grains and vegetables. They can be found in all many markets, and are a healthier alternative to chips. After trying a few different brands, I found they were either too salty or over…