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Paleo Lemon Blueberry Muffins

This recipe comes from my sister.  She made these for a family birthday and they were so good no one even realized they are sugar-free, gluten-free and dairy-free.  Paleo Lemon […]

Chocolate Chunk Oatmeal Cookies

These cookies come together in a snap for a chewy, crispy, chocolate-studded treat.  It's a classic for a reason. Chocolate Chunk Oatmeal Cookies Makes 30 large cookies Ingredients: 1 C (2 sticks) butter, softened 1 […]

Spelt Ginger Molasses Sandwich Cookies with Lemon Cream

I got a new cookbook!  I'm loving "The Sweet Side of Ancient Grains" by Erin Dooner.  She uses whole grains to make a range of treats which still taste like […]

Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Cookies with Orange Zest

We got a new cookbook for Christmas.  It's wonderful- "Brown Eggs and Jam Jars" by Aimee Wimbush-Borque.  The recipes are simple, delicious and family friendly.  They use real ingredients and […]

Vegan Gluten Free Almond Butter Blondies

I promise these are good.  I made Almond Butter Quinoa Blondies back in April as a "make over" recipe, cutting much of the fat from the classic blondie treat.  It was […]

Almond Butter Quinoa Blondies

Almond Butter Quinoa Blondies are a "makeover recipe."  They have less fat and sugar than traditional blondies and an added protein boost from quinoa flour.  Quinoa flour can be found at […]

Vegan Quinoa Cookies (again)

Because it's New Year and everyone is making healthy eating resolutions, I thought I'd make a batch of my favorite vegan cookies from an August post.  You heard right- vegan. Usually vegan […]

National Cookie Day

December 4 is National Cookie Day!  Started in 1987 by the Blue Chip Cookie Company, it's a fantastic excuse to whip up your favorites. Sugar and Spice has a cookie for every […]

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 […]

Vegan Quinoa Cookies

In my heart I'm a butter and sugar girl.  That aside, many people in my life have or choose dietary restrictions.  Not vegan?  No worries.  These tasty, super healthy cookies […]

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