Recipes

If you aren’t quite in the mood for fall just yet, this healthy pumpkin oatmeal muffin recipe is guaranteed to get you there quick. Here in Kansas, there’s definitively been a hint of fall in the air and that means time for all things pumpkin. Including recipes using this well-known and popular fruit (yes, botanically…

Have you ever wanted a hearty yet healthy homemade meal full of flavor and gusto? Of course you have and so have I. You know the kind of meal I’m talking about.  A meal meeting your craving for juicy lean beef and satisfying pasta but without overloading on carbohydrates? Then this is your recipe.  I…

Summer will soon be coming to an end but that doesn’t mean making frozen treats has to end with it. Especially when it’s the Italian frozen dessert called granita. Similar to creamy sorbets, granita is a frozen fruit dessert made from blended fresh fruit and then frozen until icy, flaked with a fork again and…

For those of you who want to try an amazingly tasty and delicious protein-rich vegan pizza, here it is!  I can’t say enough about how remarkably flavorful this quick and easy meal will delight your taste buds.  I’ll be the first to admit, I love my pizza normally with some type of meat, such as…

A breakfast with pancakes is always a good start to your day.  It’s even better when the recipe is a Mediterranean inspired heart healthy batter your entire family will enjoy. Do you know of anyone who doesn’t like pancakes? Neither do I. If you’re a pancake enthusiast, get ready to make a delicious stack-of-cakes providing…

Do you ever get that ‘hangry’ type of hunger where you want something crunchy/chewy without resorting to overly salty packaged snacks like chips or crackers? You know what I mean.  You’re looking for a flavorful bite from a snack you can sink your teeth. A snack that satisfyingly calms those pre-meal nibbles without adding lots…

Beginning your day with a breakfast of scones is always a good morning. This deliciously and delectable treat will get your day going right from the start. Fresh blackberries, buttermilk, and a touch of lemon zest, will fill your senses with a wonderfully tangy and sweet richness all at the same time. Just imagine that!…

If you like fresh, colorful and crunchy, then this salad is for you. Loaded with favorite vegetables and tossed in a bright and tangy white wine vinegar dressing, it’s a perfect alternative and refreshing change of pace from a tossed or chef salad.  The reason for the using the word “chopped” in the name is…

My second favorite season is here (summer is my favorite) and what better recipe to bake than this moist, tender, and delicious cake made with fresh blueberries. Not only is this cake amazingly good but it requires only one bowl to prepare in and is an oh-so-festive dessert to serve up to family and friends. …

Wouldn’t you agree, it’s hard to beat the savory and satisfyingly good flavor of roasted potatoes, especially when seasoned with fresh or dried herbs?  Here’s a recipe sure to delight even the most finicky eater and besides, who really dislikes potatoes? Best of all, this recipe is extremely easy and can be made in a…