Category Archives: Recipes

Cranberry Bunt Cake with Cream Cheese Swirl

Back in 2012, I shared the recipe for my Thanksgiving Leftover Make Over: Cranberry Muffins.  I hope you’ve been able to give them a try.  But to be honest, I’ve made them for so many years after Thanksgiving that this … Continue reading

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Whole Wheat Cream Cheese Coffee Cake

Coffee Cake.  That name is just way too misleading.  Call me crazy, but if it’s called ‘Coffee Cake’ why is it that the recipe usually never has coffee IN the cake?  Hmm?  Well, as a coffee fanatic, I just had … Continue reading

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Gingerbread Maple Muffins

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 a … Continue reading

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Whole Grain, Pumpkin and Pecan Waffles

This is a warm and inviting breakfast for the holidays or any time that you have just a smidgen of left over pumpkin puree. It’s a nice change from plain waffles and fills the morning air with the warm spices … Continue reading

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A Very Cherry Christmas Cookie

If you’re like me (the odd-ball of the family) and just can’t take another chocolate dessert (yep, you read that correctly)…then these festive cookies will allow you to escape the ordinary cookie and enjoy some of the colors and treats … Continue reading

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Chocolate Whole Wheat Empanadas (Vegan)

Oh…The joys of trying to eat healthy and still have some indulgences.  Out of the attempt to ‘have it both ways’ this recipe was born! Originally called “Sugar Pies” by my very southern, Appalachian born and bred, mother-in-law, I realized … Continue reading

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Super Tasty 7-Grain Hot Cereal (Vegan Gluten-free )

This is one of my favorite recipes for a hearty, hot whole grain breakfast on a cold winter morning. There are a few keys to making this this hearty super tasty 7-grain hot cereal: 1. The varied coarseness you get … Continue reading

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Nutty Date Gift Loaves (Whole Wheat)

Nutty Date Gift Loaves Fall is absolutely my favorite time to bake.  The minute the leaves turn their fall colors my oven starts to work over time. And with Thanksgiving (my favorite) around the corner, I look for ways to … Continue reading

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Whole Wheat “Beer” Bread

I’ve never done well with sour dough. Not sure why.  So I’ve always experimented with ways to give simple loaf bread more depth of flavor.  Just like the Buttermilk Bread & Potato Bread (previous posts of mine here) I tried … Continue reading

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Whole Wheat Potato Bread

The Potato Bread you can buy in the grocery store has a special texture and flavor. However, it also has some additives you don’t want and is made from dead, white flour.  So, here is my answer to the texture … Continue reading

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