It is the start of candy making season! I love this time of year - I get to play in the kitchen and make gift baskets for friends and family. This is the first of a series of recipes this week on candy. Be prepared when making this candy - have everything ready before you… Continue reading Candy Making: Almond Roca
Blueberry Banana Walnut Oatmeal
Another quick and easy oatmeal for two. Blueberry Banana Walnut Oatmeal Ingredients: 2 cups light vanilla soy milk 1 cup old-fashioned oats 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 cup frozen blueberries 1 banana 1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts Directions: Add the milk, oats, sugar and cinnamon to a medium saucepan, bring… Continue reading Blueberry Banana Walnut Oatmeal
Blueberry Muffins
I came across the recipe for these muffins in a recent print ad for Truvia™. Considering I had a box of it in the back part of my pantry and a bag of frozen blueberries that needed using up, it sounded like a fun one to try. Overall I found the muffins to be quite… Continue reading Blueberry Muffins
Pasta, Potatoes and Green Beans
This recipe comes together quickly and is satisfying. I had dinner on in under 30 minutes last night. Pasta, Potatoes and Green Beans Ingredients: 3 potatoes (3/4 lb) (Yukon Gold, red, white, etc), cubed into bite size pieces 6 ounces fresh or frozen green beans, 3" lengths 1 lb rigatoni pasta 1 cup prepared pesto… Continue reading Pasta, Potatoes and Green Beans