Ah, Valentine’s Day—the holiday of love, and everyone’s favorite holiday, right?! 😉 When I think of Valentine’s Day, I always find it fun to take a trip down memory lane, back to the good old days when we were kiddos and this day was spent slipping Lion King and Lisa […]
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Chocolate Date Truffles
I absolutely love dates – they are such a delicious natural sweetener. Dates can add such great texture, while also providing some nutritional value: iron, potassium, and antioxidants to name a few [a bonus that you wouldn’t find in sugar or artificial sweeteners]. These chocolate date truffles are delish, and […]
Spinach Basil Pesto
After the whirlwind of holidays and indulgent holiday eats, I think it’s safe to say that I’m not the only one who is looking for a fresh and healthy start to the new year. If you’re still in the midst of hosting holiday gatherings or just love to entertain, this […]
Christmas Wreath Marshmallow Cereal Treats
This is a cute and easy holiday twist on the oh-so-classic rice krispie treat. Easy to make, no oven required, and kid-friendly! And who knew donut pans could be used for something like this?! If you are following a gluten free diet, you may or may not be surprised when […]
Orange Cranberry Chocolate Bark
No oven required for this holiday treat?! Heck yeah! Looking for a quick holiday dessert to bring to the next get together? Or a homemade stocking stuffer? Or maybe a gift to say thanks to that special co-worker that keeps you from having the constant urge to pour whiskey into […]
Peppermint Fluff Chocolate Cups
Who doesn’t love peppermint bark around the holidays? These peppermint fluff chocolate cups are a twist on the ever-so-popular peppermint bark treat. A minty, gooey filling wrapped up in a creamy, smooth chocolate coat – yes, yes, and yes. If you’ve ever eaten marshmallow fluff, you’ll know exactly what I […]
Sunday Pot Roast
There are some foods that take you right back to childhood. And for me that list of foods is actually fairly long. I was lucky enough to grow up in a house where home cooked meals and sit-down dinners were a [close to] daily thing. Pot roast is a dish […]
Crockpot Applesauce
Who needs a Glade plug-in when you have the sweet smell of homemade cinnamon applesauce slow cooking in the kitchen?? Seriously, one of the best smells! We went to Homestead Farm out in Poolesville, Maryland to pick our own apples and pick out a pumpkin, because that’s just what you do […]
Pumpkin Hummus
Last fall, when looking for a festive way to cut away from all the holiday desserts, I came up with this idea of making a hummus dip with some leftover pumpkin puree. Now that I’ve perfected the recipe, I wanted to share! And don’t worry, there’s no pumpkin spice. You […]
Potato + Chickpea Curry Stew
I love the warm and fragrant aroma of a curry dish. It just gives off such welcoming and cozy vibes. I tried curry for the first time just a few years ago and I’m in love. I feel like curry spices can so easily make a dish taste like its […]