I don't normally buy strawberries out of season, because well....they are pretty sad to eat alone, as they are never truly ripe, but this recipe for strawberry muffins was worth it, to have a bite of summer in the middle of Winter. The boys loved them. They are between dessert and a morning muffin, pairing… Continue reading Strawberry Muffins
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Granola Cookies
My kids won't touch granola on its own, but put it into a cookie and they will. These little bites will disappear quickly. Granola Cookies Ingredients: 6 Tbsp unsalted butter, softened ¾ cup coconut sugar 1 large egg, room temperature 1 tsp pure vanilla extract 1 cup + 2 Tbsp whole wheat flour ½ tsp… Continue reading Granola Cookies
Chocolate Cupcakes with Chocolate Date Frosting
Really simple vegan chocolate cupcakes that no one will know are vegan. The frosting was a hit with my boys, and none of them, nor the neighbor kids, had a clue it was made from dates. My secret for that....and I didn't tell them. Chocolate Cupcakes Ingredients: 2 ounces unsweetened baking chocolate 1 cup unsweetened… Continue reading Chocolate Cupcakes with Chocolate Date Frosting
Chickpea and Vegetable Risotto
Risotto is comfort food for late Fall. It's creamy, warming and you can change what you put into it based on your mood. Thirty minutes and dinner is served. Faster than fast food, and a lot healthier. Arborio rice can be sometimes hard to find, and as well severely overpriced, in grocery stores. We buy… Continue reading Chickpea and Vegetable Risotto