Knead to Cook

Food & fitness obsessed girl.

Quinoa Wheat Berry Very Veggie Salad with a Dijon Vinaigrette.

by Filed Under: Brunch, Evolution Power Yoga 40 Days, Salads, Side dish, Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian, Vinaigrette 2 Comments

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I haven’t eaten meat in about 6.5-7 months.  I enjoy salads for dinner because they are relatively light but packed with vitamins/protein.  I whipped up a big batch of this salad that works for me for lunch or dinner and as a side for my carnivore family.  This recipe, like most of mine, is very flexible and can be made to suit your taste or what’s in your refrigerator.  I added the veggies I had but would vary that week to week.  Also using roasted veggies would also be wonderful.  This salad is perfect served at room temperature or straight out of the refrigerator.  Perfect for your holiday buffet.

 

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Caramel Sea Salt Mini Apple Hand Pies.

by Filed Under: Brunch, Desserts, Fruit, Holiday, Holiday Baking Ideas, Pies, Vegetarian 10 Comments

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I’m on a mini kick lately.  My family can’t seem to get enough of the cute, bite-sized food and I love that everyone gets their own.  The size and amount of filling can be adjusted to what you have on hand. Apple pie epitomizes fall and that my dear, is perfection in my eyes.

You can make this recipe super easy by using store-bought pie crust and candy caramels or jarred caramel.  

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Unsweetened cinnamon applesauce.

by Filed Under: Breakfast, Brunch, Condiments, Dips, Gluten Free, Holiday, Sauces, Side dish, Snacks, Vegetarian, Vitamix 4 Comments

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Apple week continues!  I couldn’t have a week of apple recipes without a good applesauce recipe, let’s face it.  This recipe is so super easy and makes as much or as little as you want.  I like to make a lot because I use a lot of applesauce in my baking in lieu of adding fat.  You can easily control the consistency (if you like smooth or chunkier) and the amount of cinnamon you prefer.  This is another fix it and forget it recipe that doesn’t require babysitting.
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Oatmeal honey apple muffins.

by Filed Under: Breakfast, Brunch, Desserts, Fruit, Holiday Baking Ideas, Muffins, Snacks, Vegetarian 5 Comments

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Oh the apple recipes that are coming out of my kitchen, paired up with the aroma… it is heavenly!  I love, love, love fall!  This muffin is super moist, thanks to the apples, packed with healthy goodness and just sweet enough to keep the kids coming back for more.  Perfect for a breakfast on the go, snack or paired up with a cup of tea, blanket and a good book. You get the picture.  Would also be fun done in mini muffin pans too.  Now onto the recipe as I have about 20 lbs of apples left that I need to get back to.

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Cinnamon and Spice Apple Chips.

by Filed Under: Breakfast, Brunch, Evolution Power Yoga 40 Days, Fruit, Gluten Free, Holiday Baking Ideas, Homemade Chips, Party Foods, Vegetarian, Wheat Free 4 Comments

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After a wonderful fall weekend, we finally got to the apple orchard and managed to pick 40 lbs of various apples.  Sunday was then spent cooking, baking and drying apples.  This week I’m going to be posting all apple recipes, hope you love apples as much as I do!  Today I’m starting with a super easy, healthy, vegan apple chip.  Kids love them!  Adults can’t stop eating them.  Perfect for after-school snacking, treats to pack in lunches or a healthy afternoon snack for you.  This is a totally fix it and forget it recipe.  Fall perfection!

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Apple picking and apple recipe round-up.

by Filed Under: Breakfast, Brunch, Desserts, Fruit, Gluten Free, Grilling, Holiday, Nuts, Pork, Snacks, Turkey, Vegetarian, Wheat Free 2 Comments

 

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Bring on fall!  The weather finally warranted wearing a sweater or jacket.  I absolutely adore this season and it is by far, my favorite.  Pumpkins, cool breezes, leaves changing to vibrant colors and apples!  Lots of apples.  Finally after several busy weekends, we were able to carve out a bit of time to hit up my favorite orchard and pick some apples, in fact 40 lbs!  In the coming days I will be sharing all of my favorite recipes for everything apple. [Read more…]

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Overnight Baked Pumpkin French Toast.

by Filed Under: Breakfast, Brunch, Egg dishes, Holiday, Vegetarian 13 Comments

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I’m still happily on my pumpkin kick. I really can’t get enough.  The weather finally has a chill, sweaters are coming out and I’m happily creating recipes that warm you up on a chilly weekend morning.  Painted a nice picture, didn’t I?  Ha.  Actually, I whipped up this breakfast because I had an extra baguette that my husband didn’t use for pasta night (I was at a meeting) and I had leftover pumpkin in the fridge.  Viola!  Breakfast idea for Saturday morning.  So I got up early, ran my 8 mile training run, hubby went out for 15 on his bike before he actually started to freeze and we got home and put this in the oven.  It smells heavenly and I’m hoping it wakes my girls up so we can go apple picking, which I’ve been dying to do but we haven’t had an opportunity.

Great for brunch or a lazy weekend morning.  Top with powdered sugar, maple syrup or fresh berries.   Whatever you like.

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Roasted Sweet Potato and Butternut Squash Mash.

by Filed Under: Brunch, Evolution Power Yoga 40 Days, Gluten Free, Holiday, Potatoes, Thanksgiving, Vegetarian, Wheat Free 3 Comments

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This would be perfect for Thanksgiving dinner!  Yes, I have that on my mind already.  I roasted some sweet potatoes and a lovely homegrown butternut squash my friend gave to me earlier in the day and was thinking of how I wanted to transform them.  Mashed potatoes came to mind and from there I whipped up a sweet version of a mashed potato combo that was so delicious I had to walk away before I consumed the entire bowl!
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Healthy apple cake.

by Filed Under: Breakfast, Brunch, Cakes, Desserts, Fruit, Holiday, Nuts, Party Foods, Vegetarian, Yogurt 13 Comments

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It’s fall and apple season means more than just apple pie and apple sauce making.  Today, my schedule is jammed packed with appointments and a board meeting this evening.  I’m rushing around but had a chance to pop over to my favorite farm stand to pick up some fresh veggies and fruit.  I stumbled upon a creamed cinnamon honey that I just knew I had to buy.  Finding myself home with one hour to spare, I whipped up this apple cake and used my new little gem in the recipe.  While the cake is baking, I’m typing away so that I can share this recipe with you all.  This recipe uses no oils and little sugar, it merely celebrates the star of the cake – the sweet apple.  I hope you enjoy it.

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Healthy Zucchini Bundt Cake with Cream Cheese Drizzle.

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With an abundance of zucchini in my kitchen and a desire to use my brand new bundt pan – I thought I would whip up a fun, yet healthy, zucchini cake with a cream cheese drizzle to make Monday dinner fun!  It worked.  The pretty cake was met with many oohhhh’s and ahhhh’s.

I’ll be honest, although I haven’t tried it, I’m quite certain this recipe would work beautifully as muffins or as a loaf of bread too.  I removed the oil from my recipe all together and lessened the sugar- added some honey and I have to tell you – my critics, ummm my family, loved it.  I still don’t think I’m the best at drizzling icing (I’m not a fan of icing) but you can work it however you prefer or just dust it with some powdered sugar as another option.  Healthy enough to eat for breakfast too!

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