Making these feather and dream catcher sugar cookies was like cookie therapy. For some people its meditating, or yoga, or running, or coloring, or eating chocolate while watching reality tv. For me its making cookies. Frustrations get rolled flat with the dough and I forget everything when I have a bag or bottle of icing in…
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St. Patrick’s Day Lucky Charms Marshmallow Treats
With Easter in March this year, I have almost completely forgotten about St. Patrick’s Day. But when I saw the special edition Luck Charms with all green marshmallows at the store, I knew I had to make these. I took my special tricks for making super soft and gooey Rice Krispie treats and applied them…
Tutorial: Cauliflower Rice
My last post was a week long menu plan and two of the dishes called for cauliflower rice, so I thought a caulfilower rice tutorial was in order! WHAT IS CAULIFLOWER RICE? Cauli-rice is a substitute for rice made completely from cauliflower. Use it in place of rice, couscous, quinoa, and such. We really like…
Strawberry Chickpea Pancakes (And How to Make Your Own Chickpea Flour)
I know what you are thinking….CHICKPEA pancakes? Really? I know it sounds weird, but just hear me out! These pancakes are just as easy and simple as normal flour pancakes, but much healthier. Chickpea flour is a whole food that is, simply, ground up raw chickpeas. Its used in many dishes, in many different cultures….
Thai Inspired Raviolis with Cauliflower Veggie Filling and Creamy Peanut Sauce
This recipe is kind of out there. I admit it. But why not? Why not fill raviolis with a gingery veggie loaded filling and drizzle creamy peanut sauce over top. Who says Raviolis have to be strictly Italian? I also made it a little more Asian (and a lot easier!) by using wonton wrappers instead…
Indian Red Curry with Homemade Paneer (Indian Cheese)
I have talked about my husbands grocery store adventures on here before and many of my recipes come about because I sent him shopping. He likes to go grocery shopping, but he doesn’t like to follow a long list. So while, I always send a list with him, I can always count on him coming…
Meyer Lemon and Raspberry Crepe Cake (Perfect Valentine’s Day Dessert)
So, I made myself and early birthday cake. My birthday isn’t for a couple weeks, but I needed an excuse to create this recipe I have had swirling around in my brain lately. I have so much to say about this cake! Lets break it down, piece by piece. First of all, it has…
My Answer to the Question “So…What do you Eat?” (A Guide to Eating More Veggies in 2015 and Tips for Successful Menu Planning)
About four years ago I started slowly cutting meat out of my meals. For about two years I have been eating 95% vegetarian. Why? Well, its complicated. And its not the point of this post. And my point is certainly not to convince everyone to become Vegetarian. Not at all. I am not passionate about…
Pink Applesauce (Small Batch)
A few days ago I went apple picking with my husband and daughter and it was magical. We ate straight from the tree until we were sick and went home with a big bag of the most beautiful, delicious Suncrisp apples. They are the best apples I have ever eaten. We decided right away that…
National Ice Cream Month: Ice Cream Cone Rice Krispie Treats and A Sweet Shop Themed Baby Shower
I have been saving this post for July because it is National Ice Cream Month! I think ice cream is the best food on this Earth. It is hands down my favorite food. Why do I love ice cream? I love how many flavors there are. I’m currently crushing on the Kroger Private Selection Chocolate…