Make-Ahead Recipes
Crispy Prosciutto Topped Salad with 2-Ingredient Dressing
This salad dressing sounds a little crazy. Yet the strange combination of two basic ingredients really works, providing a sweet/tangy edge to a simple mixture of fresh greens. A few well chosen add-ins really make this salad shine. Everything can be prepped ahead and tossed at the very last minute. Perfect paired with a protein…
Apple-Cinnamon Protein Smoothie
When Chobani’s new apple-cinnamon yogurt came out a while back, I thought it would be tasty in a smoothie. This is a fun diversion from my typical go-to smoothie flavors, and I have a favorite way to turn it into a smoothie that really reminds me of fall: When I make baked apples, I blend…
M&M Pretzel Bark
With just three easy ingredients, a salty-sweet treat is simple to make and will rival your favorite store-bought candy! I originally discovered this deliciously easy treat in an effort to use leftover chocolate from my annual Easter candy-making ritual. For those who may be wondering, I’m referring to what countless family, friends, and…
White Chocolate Cranberry Scones (Gluten-Free Option)
Scones are such a yummy snack with a cup of tea or coffee. But, really, you might as well eat a donut because scones are usually every bit as fattening and the donut just might taste better! These scones, however, have a whole-grain, low-sugar base but are amped up with a mouth-watering combination of sweet…
Healthy Cornbread Muffins (Gluten-Free Optional):
Cornbread is one of my husband’s favorites. Over the years, I have acquired a rather hefty collection of cornbread recipes–sweet, savory, with-a-jalapeno-kick, muffins, breads…the list goes on. Many of them, however, rely on butter and added fats to impart moisture, as many of the traditional recipes are inherently dry. So, I got to tinkering with…
Chocolate Letters
Homemade chocolate letters add a special touch to birthday cakes and any celebratory dessert–and they’re easy to make! My dear friend and incredible baker, Lisa, gave me this idea recently and I thought it was so very clever! When I served this cake, smiles were on every face and all the kids proclaimed that…
Best Ever Caramel Frosting
Caramel frosting on a chocolate cake has always been my mother-in-law’s preferred birthday dessert. Caramel frosting on a spice cake has long been my dad’s favorite treat. So, over the years, I have had many occasions to try various recipes, and this recipe for caramel frosting always brings rave reviews. It’s the only one I…
Slow-Baked Banana Bread
An unconventional baking temperature creates perfectly tender, foolproof banana bread every time. The recipe makes two large loaves－perfect for freezing or sharing! I just returned from a wonderful afternoon volunteering at the Boys & Girls Club. We read a lot, shared some good stories, and enjoyed a yummy snack. I…
Ginger Cumin Almonds
Before I eat every last nut and forget all about them, I have one more snack recipe–a holdover from yesterday. My son helped me make these, which is probably why they taste so good: ) Truly a tasty bite, these almonds have a spicy flavor with a salty/sweet kick!
Grass-Fed Beef and Lentil Soup
A hearty soup that’s also healthy–perfect for a cold winter’s night or when you need a little comfort food. I think leftovers are great if they don’t taste like…well…leftovers! This recipe will make plenty of leftovers you’ll be grateful to have. Freezes well, too, although the recipe can easily be cut in half. Perfect as…
