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I've been seeing a variety of cashew creams all over Pinterest and wanted to give it a try. I was surprised it was easy to make and so delicious. I dipped fresh strawberries in it for a sweet afternoon treat. I bet it would be great on toast or drizzled in oatmeal. 1 cup raw… Continue reading Vanilla Cashew Cream
Do you ever find yourself with a bunch of random ingredients in the refrigerator and want to use them up before they go bad ... or is it just me? I had a block of cream cheese that I needed to use and thought it would be great to make an appetizer for Easter dinner… Continue reading Garlic and Onion Cheddar Cheese Ball
Today's Earth Day and I'm excited to participate in a fun blogger challenge. In honor of today, a group of bloggers is sharing vegetarian recipes and/or sustainable food. My kids have been on a little boycott of all vegetables. Not sure why now, but I'm starting to work on them again. I'm looking forward to… Continue reading Lemon Garlic Orzo with Roasted Vegetables
My kids love berries and we always have a fridge stocked with them. I bought a little more than they could eat and they were getting to close to the point of going bad, so the next best thing to do was make a cobbler with them. This cobbler recipe is simple and easy! I… Continue reading Berry Cobbler
Spring is officially here and that means spring veggies will be here soon! I love all the newness that comes along with spring - green grass, local fruits and vegetables, and the warmth of the sun. This past year, has been so gray, rainy and not the best weather. I think it really didn't help… Continue reading Thai Turkey Lettuce Cups
Once again, I found myself with over-ripe bananas and was looking for a way to use them up. With the craziness of spring sports starting, our work schedules, my school board campaign getting underway, I haven't had much free time to spend in the kitchen. I knew I had to find a quick and easy… Continue reading Chocolate Chunk Banana Bars
Spinach dip is the ultimate appetizer for any party or gathering. I decided to take it to another with the addition of roasted poblano peppers. They added a bit of heat and gave this dip a great twist. My kids didn't even notice the peppers and ate it with no issues. 2 large poblano peppers… Continue reading Roasted Poblano Spinach Dip
Happy first day of spring! I'm so ready for warmer weather, longer days and the start of the growing season. This recipe reminds me so much of spring - asparagus, radishes and ricotta. What do you love about spring? This is another simple recipe and can easily be made ahead of time. It would be… Continue reading Asparagus and Radish Tarts
It's basket party fundraiser season and that always means finding new recipes for bite-sized appetizers and desserts. I attended my first party of the year last Friday night and had a great time meeting other parents in our school district and catching up with old friends. I decided to bring a dessert after seeing the… Continue reading Crispy Peanut Butter Toffee Truffles
I recently signed up to receive boxes of produce from Misfit Market and am really loving all the fresh, organic fruit and vegetables I'm receiving. I got two heads for broccoli in my last box and was looking for something different to make with it instead of steaming or roasting it. I love broccoli salad… Continue reading Broccoli Salad
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