Acaí Bowl

You might look at these delicious fruit bowls as a high sugar treat, but the acaí berry is low in sugar, high in fat, and full of antioxidents.

Chicken Pot Pie

A little effort goes a long way here.  I use fresh veggies, because the flavors work so well together.  The trick, I have found, is to saute those veggies together with butter, garlic, and thyme before the rest of this meal gets put together.  I used to get all excited about making the crust from…

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English Muffin Bread

Toasted nooks and cranny’s are such a treat! This English Muffin Bread is simple and so comforting with your favorite cup of coffee! This yeast bread is for beginners and you’ll find that you are making it over and over again!

Avocado Fudge Pops (Dairy Free)

Popsicles are right on trend and such a lovely treat this time of year! I’ve tried lots of avacado recipes, in my quest to be healthier. Bonus…my children love to snack on avocados too! They love avocado toast and guacamole, big winners in my home! This recipe is super simple to make in your blender,…

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Baked Eggplant

Eggplant is one of my favorite flavors as an adult, but certainly not as a child!  This recipe is so easy to make, and I prefer to not pan fry it, or heavily bread it. I also cut the breadcrumbs with Pecorino Romano cheese, or any sort of Parmesan cheese you have on hand.  This…

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Tiramisu

This wine infused dark chocolate, creamy goodness is worth getting to know. First time through this recipe can seem daunting, but the second and thrid times will be amazingly easy! Try it for ever season with the best of the season’s flavors, you will be thrilled with your results!

Light Lemon Zucchini Bread with Blueberries

As summer closes, everyone I know is making zucchini bread and popping it into their freezer.  This is great for your lunch, your child’s school lunchbox, when guests come over, or as a sweet little thank you to a friend.  In this version, I used vanilla yogurt instead of oil.  I also added some lemon…

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Peach and Basil Balsamic Salad

We first tasted this salad at the beginning of peach Season in Boone, NC. We went to this wonderful non-profit restaurant, F.A.R.M. It stands for Feed All Regardless of Means. They feed everyone, at whatever price point you are comfortable and all proceeds go to local food banks and to supply local families with food….

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