Desserts

The Crumbs Cupcake.

I’ve been a die-hard Crumbs Cupcake fan before it was trendy. I always would hit up the store while in NYC or have my husband go for me if he was there on business. It got to the point that my friends were waiting with bated breath when they knew I was coming home because … Continue Reading »

Healthy Chocolate Flax Seed Banana Muffins.

I’ve been eyeing Daphne Oz’s first cookbook/lifestyle book and my husband surprised me with it last week. I’m halfway through it and have been enjoying it thoroughly – it isn’t your typical cookbook! My daughter spied this recipe and I thought I would give it a try, of course, with my own spin. The … Continue Reading »

Sydney’s Crepes.

My 14 year old daughter has taken it upon herself to whip up dinner for the family this past Sunday again. She is embracing her inner-chef. I love it! This selection, again inspired by her How to Cook (teenage cookbook), tasted incredible. Totally customizable – filling each crepe with what each diner prefers. My youngest … Continue Reading »

Dark Cocoa Orange Chobani Low Fat Brownies.

I, like most people, are glued to my television today watching the events in Boston unfold with horror. I bake when I’m upset so I whipped up a small batch of dark cocoa (from my Vermont trip to King Arthur) Chobani brownies. Ingredients: 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour (King Arthur) 1/4 cup of whole wheat … Continue Reading »

Lemon and Cherry Protein Energy Balls.

I’ll admit it, I’m a sucker for any kind of protein ball/bite or snack! I’m seriously in love with the whole concept. Today, I was in my kitchen with an abundance of fresh lemons and thought I would whip up a new, springtime version for my tastebuds and once again, I find myself … Continue Reading »

Easter Peeps Cookie Butter Cups.

Easter is just a mere 3 days away and I’m rushing around making sweet little treats for friends & family. My daughter picked these Peeps out yesterday, their my father’s favorite, and I decided to use them today. I’m getting in the springy holiday spirit (finally). Peanut butter cups, nah! Cookie butter cups… … Continue Reading »

Pumpkin Oatmeal Chobani Muffins.

Today is a snowy, rainy, basically icky kind of Monday. After I ran and got my daughter to school, I figured I would start baking. I need to bake for a school event on Wednesday and I’m quite … Continue Reading »

Easter M&M Mini Cookie Muffins.

Today, while grocery shopping I spotted with my little eye peanut M&M pastel Easter eggs candies and I thought, even though I won’t eat these, I have two special girls who would love them! I then thought I would whip them up in my chocolate chip cookie recipe but in a mini muffin … Continue Reading »

Key Lime Pie with Graham Cracker Crust.

Happy National Pi Day! In honor of this fun day, I whipped up a from scratch graham cracker crust key lime pie. Oh so good! It was a lovely treat post our pulled pork sandwiches. This pie is deceptively easy and tart and sweet perfection. A must try! Ingredients: Crust: 10 graham cracker sheets … Continue Reading »

Chocolate Avocado Smoothie. (Tastes like pudding!)

I know you’re thinking I must be crazy, right?! I was hesitant when I ran across this recipe in one of my mags that I had. I thought why not try it, my youngest daughter is so underweight that the calories (all good) would be a great start to the day. Protein, good fats… it’s … Continue Reading »