breakfast
Saturday Morning Smoothie
It's (finally) the weekend! To celebrate I made smoothies. Easy, healthy and high in protein, these spruce up any day of the week. Saturday Morning Smoothies Makes 2 tall glasses Ingredients: 1 1/2 C […]
Cinnamon Crunch Coffee Cake
It's December 1st tomorrow and I'm excited for the holiday season to begin. It's easy to be enthusiastic when you're in the warm house baking as your husband is out in […]
Vanilla Latte Scones
Our family goes for a walk on Thursday morning before Thanksgiving. While it doesn't even come close to cancelling the calories, it gives us a chance to run the dogs […]
Salted Caramel Pumpkin Rolls with Pumpkin Spice Frosting
This recipe ran last week in Oregonian Foodday and I had to make it right away. I paired these with Pumpkin Spice Frosting and a hot cup of coffee. Salted […]
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. […]
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, […]
Maple Sugar Scones
Maple sugar scones are delicious and lightly sweet. The glaze is amazing and I might start putting it on everything- scones, sandwiches, vegetables, whatever. Don’t be afraid of the instant […]
Chocolate Chip Scones
I love scones. They remind me of what would happen if we left a muffin and a shortbread cookie alone overnight... a happy blend of indulgence and texture. I ended up […]
Butternut Squash Muffins
Did you know you can bake with butternut squash? You can! Butternut squash lends a honey-molasses taste to muffins, slightly reminiscent of pumpkin, though not as dense. This particular recipe is […]
Homemade Apple Fritters
These apple fritters are not only delicious, but are extremely easy to make. If you have a leftover apple or two, make these! Your friends & family will thank you!! Homemade […]