There is nothing like Cinnamon and Caramel Rolls baking in the oven unless they are sitting on a plate in front of you with a slather of butter. If I had the knowledge and life experiences when I was young and just starting out on my own as I have now, I would have gone …
Chai-Spiced Steel Cut Oatmeal makes a warm and filling breakfast that is a healthy and flavorful way to start your day. If you follow my blog very closely, you may think that this entire blog is on oatmeal. Maybe you are just thinking that I seriously need an intervention. Bear with me, I have one …
A bowl of Steel Cut Oats is a healthy delicious way to start your day. It will keep you satisfied all morning long. Steel Cut Oats may not be as glamorous of a recipe as maybe my Pumpkin Pecan Cheesecake, but it is a recipe that I make a lot, and probably enjoy as much …
When I plan a meal, I like to have a balance of “opposites”. For instance, if I have a savory dish, I will also serve something with a little sweetness or a rich dish with something a little bland. Some things just go together. A rich braised meat goes well with polenta, spicy shrimp with …
Easy Sausage, Hashbrowns and Egg Casserole is the perfect dish to prepare if you want a good breakfast, and a great dish to share with family or friends. We recently had friends staying with us from out of town. They had so graciously hosted us earlier in the year, that I wanted to make sure …
Cinnamon Apple Baked Oatmeal is a easy to make breakfast that is healthy and delicious. Best of all, it will keep you feeling full all morning long. For so many years, I loved the holidays because I allowed myself to eat anything and everything in site. There was food everywhere I turned, including at home. …
I have very fond memories of my grandmother. She wasn’t a sweet little ole lady grandmother, she was an independent women that put herself through nursing school, and was one of the successful people during the great depression. She believed in hard work and saving money. I loved doing things for my grandmother such as …
Apple pecan pastry is perfect for breakfast. The warm apple and cinnamon flavors are perfect with that first cup of coffee in the morning After I made these pastries, first I did a little happy dance and then I promptly gave 8 of them away. I wanted to see what my friends thought of my …
Vanilla Nut Granola makes a convenient healthy snack when you’re on the go, or a great way to add fiber to your yogurt. Homemade Granola can be anything you want it to be. Vanilla Nut Granola is nutty and sweet with a tantalizing aroma of vanilla. This baked snack can be munched on any time …