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About Feathers in Our Nest

Aliesha is a wife to a handsome husband and a mother to three sweet children (age 3 and under!).  When she is not chasing her busy kiddos, she enjoys cooking, baking, reading, decorating, crafting, and blogging.  Her blog home is Feathers in Our Nest, where she writes about family, faith, food, and more.  Aliesha is passionate about healthy eating, natural parenting, and ministering to others around her.

Gingerbread Maple Muffins

+224 These delicious muffins are the perfect combination of sweet and ginger-spicy! They taste just like a gingerbread cookie in muffin form, which is so amazing. They are a yummy addition to a holiday brunch, or as a snack alongside … Continue reading

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Soaked Whole Wheat Bread

+48 For the last few weeks, I’ve been working on adapting my foolproof whole wheat bread recipe to be a “soaked” recipe.  If you’re not familiar with this concept, soaking involves combining the flour with an acid (like yogurt, whey, … Continue reading

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Chocolate Cherry Waffles {Whole Wheat}

+55 Chocolate and cherry is such a delicious combination, so I had to play around with my favorite waffle recipe to come up with a way to enjoy both of those flavors! If I’m being honest, these taste more like … Continue reading

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Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Zucchini Muffins

+72 In the summer, I know many of us are looking for good ways to use up all that delicious zucchini!  These muffins just melt in your mouth, but you can feel good about the whole grains, coconut oil, and … Continue reading

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Easy 5-Ingredient Dinner Rolls

+102 As you probably know, I love trying new whole grain recipes!  These dinner rolls made an appearance at our table recently alongside salmon, as well as an encore at lunch the following day with frittata. They’re a great little … Continue reading

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Whole Wheat Cranberry Zucchini Bread

+95 Around the holidays, I always buy a few extra bags of cranberries when they are on sale to save for recipes like this one!  The tart pop of winter berries pairs so well with the sweetness of honey in … Continue reading

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Twisted Breadsticks

+151 Sometimes it’s nice to have a few “fancier” recipes in your arsenal when you entertain and have company over!  These twisted breadsticks are full of flavor (while packed with good-for-you whole grains) and would pair beautifully with many pasta … Continue reading

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Flatbread

+182 Every now and then, I get on a real “Greek food” kick, where I pretty much put hummus and feta cheese on everything. I recently learned how to make flatbread, which has been a delicious addition to our “Greek … Continue reading

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Whole Wheat White Cheddar Rosemary Scones

+114 I love scones of any kind, but I have usually made the sweet variety.  Venturing into savory scones, I decided to make some that incorporated a few of my favorite flavors: rosemary and cheese! I served these scones warm … Continue reading

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Fried Green Tomatoes

+55 When my husband and I went on our honeymoon to Charleston, SC, we enjoyed eating at tons of amazing restaurants.  It was so much fun to try new foods and restaurants every day!  One of the dishes we still … Continue reading

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