Sugar and Spice
Chai Spice Cupcakes
It’s unavoidably fall. I have mixed feelings about this… love cozy sweaters, Halloween and cider but not a fan of the impending darkness of winter. Instead of grumbling, I decided […]
Back to School Granola
Back to school granola is an easy and healthy option to paying waaay too much for cereal at the grocery store. Making granola yourself allows customized ingredients AND reduced salt and sugar. […]
Banana Pudding
Did everyone see the "50 Desserts, 50 States" article in the Columbian ran last week? While I've never had Nanaimo Bars (the treat assigned to WA), banana pudding has been a […]
Dulce de Leche Toffee Bars
Dulce de Leche Toffee Bars are bake sale perfect. Creamy dulce de leche is caramelized sweetened condensed milk you can make at home. These bars are an easy treat, perfect […]
Reeses Pieces Cookies
I made these for a friend's birthday at work because the colors are perfect for fall. Reese's Pieces Cookies are a "souped up" version of Perfect Peanut Butter Cookies with loads […]
Baked Chocolate Buttermilk Doughnuts
I bought Wilton doughnuts pans! They are similar to cupcake pans but specially shaped. Make sure you grease these thoroughly for easy removal. Baked doughnuts are healthier than traditional frying, […]
Mint Chip Ice Cream
We made Mint Ice Cream for an easy summer treat. It's my husband's favorite flavor and this simple recipe provides a surprise in less than an hour. While I used […]
Chocolate Hazelnut Cookies
I'm still on a Nutella binge. After recently discovering its existence, I had to find another recipe to put it in. Nutella Mascarpone Icebox Cake is amazing (no baking required) […]
Healthy Pineapple Carrot Muffins
My work just wrapped up 6 weeks of nutrition education for at-risk teens with the Clark County Food Bank. The final class involves the youth planning a menu and cooking […]
Nutella Mascarpone Icebox Cake
I have a confession to make. I've never tried Nutella. This seems wrong for many reasons- #1 it's amazing, #2 it's in every grocery store and #3 it's a baking […]