Category: Food and Recipes
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Pumpkin-Applesauce Bread
Pumpkin bread is something I start thinking about making in late September, when the mornings start to get more crisp and cool and the days grow more noticeably shorter, little by little. And I continue to make it in October, November, and December—all through the holidays. You can’t deny that just about everyone loves a…
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Applesauce-Apple Butter Muffins
Thanksgiving came and went so quickly—and I hope you all had a happy one! Before I get into posting some Christmasy recipes, I wanted to share about some muffins I’ve been enjoying this fall season—Applesauce-Apple Butter Muffins! After all, it’s still Fall for a little while longer! 🙂 And these muffins really taste like fall,…
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Seed Crackers
I love crackers with dips, cheese, spreads, and even just for snacking on. I try to eat crackers that are on the healthier side, but I’ve never tried making my own until now! These Seed Crackers have a lot of good-for-you ingredients in them and I think they make a great snack substitute for chips…
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Cappuccino Muffins
Just about everyone I know is a coffee-lover…they love to start their day with a morning cup of coffee (or two)! Some just like plain black coffee. Others like cream and sugar added in. I prefer just cream in my coffee, but I do like those slightly-sweet cappuccinos too! Cappuccinos are basically espressos combined with…
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Maple-Almond Butter Granola
When I was grocery shopping the other day, I was in the section where they have oatmeal and granola, and saw a bag of granola that was made with maple syrup and almond butter. That sounded really good, so I thought I’d try making my own! Homemade granola is so easy to make and it’s…
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Veggie-Chickpea Salad
If you have a veggie garden, this is a great way to use those veggies! This Veggie-Chickpea Salad is good and crunchy with a zesty lemon flavor, thanks to the Lemon-Olive Oil Vinaigrette. So use your cucumbers, cherry or grape tomatoes, and bell pepper in this salad, or buy them from your favorite market. You’ll…
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Coleslaw Pasta Salad
If you’re a fan of coleslaw, this is a great side dish you’ll enjoy for summer! It’s a mix of crunchy veggies and a delicious, creamy dressing sweetened with honey…with pasta added in! You could actually have this as a light meal if you wanted to, because the pasta makes it filling. Pasta salads are…
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Lemon-Dill Dip
When you plan your summer get-togethers, whether they’re family picnics, large cookouts and potlucks, or simple outdoor meals, be sure to include a summery dip that you can serve with your favorite raw veggies and chips. Like this Lemon-Dill Dip! The lemon-dill flavor is great for this time of year, and it’s so easy to…
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Cookies & Cream Muffins
Every so often, I crave Oreo cookies. There’s just nothing like them—they’re a classic treat! And if you like Oreo cookies, you’ll love these muffins! I came up with this Cookies & Cream Muffins recipe and really like them—they are rich and dense with lots of crushed Oreos, some white chocolate chips, and some mini…
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Pepperoni Pasta Salad
With summer vacation officially here, life slows down a little for everyone and we like keeping things simple and unhurried so we can have more time to enjoy the long, lazy days of this season, right? And that includes keeping our meals simple. That’s why this Pepperoni Pasta Salad is so great—it’s easy to make,…
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Peanut Butter Granola
If you’re a fan of peanut butter, you’ll really like this granola! It has a great peanutty flavor! You know, I wasn’t sure that peanutty was actually a word, but it turns out it is, and it’s been used since the 1870’s! This recipe for Peanut Butter Granola makes a big batch, about 9 cups.…
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Cranberry-Blueberry-Orange Bread
I first thought of making this quick bread near the end of winter, just before spring arrived. The flavor combinations in this Cranberry-Blueberry-Orange Bread seemed perfect for enjoying at the end of winter and into the spring months. Cranberries are a wintry flavor, and the blueberries are a delicious reminder of spring and the warmer…
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