Onion Dip

I told you all about my love for onion dip when I was a kid when I shared my version of Mark Bittman's Veggie Dip. I also shared another dip recipe - Spinach Leek Dip - which is also delicious. But sometimes nothing quite replaces classic onion dip served with potato chips - times like … Continue reading Onion Dip →

Delicious Whole Grain Waffles

If there's one thing I've learned in the past 2 years since I started this blog, it's that homemade foods are often simpler than they appear. I grew up on Eggo frozen waffles, with the occasional homemade version from Bisquick (until one day my dad decided the ancient, caked-on waffle maker was just way too … Continue reading Delicious Whole Grain Waffles →

Crunchy Nut Bars

In my post on Coconut Granola Bars, I mentioned that I've been looking for the perfect bar recipe for ages with very little success. Well, in a stroke of really good luck, it seems like I've found two great recipes in just a few short weeks! One of the blogs I follow is called Enlightened … Continue reading Crunchy Nut Bars →

Coconut Granola Bars

Most of you are probably unaware, but I have been obsessively making various kinds of granola and protein bars for months. I have a serious addiction to NuGo Organic Double Dark Chocolate protein bars, which I have been trying to break for ages. Not only are they expensive and loaded with sugar, but I hate … Continue reading Coconut Granola Bars →

White Whole Wheat Bread (Bread Machine)

Would you believe me if I told you that you could make a sandwich bread at home that's 100% whole grain, simple as can be, and is light and fluffy? If you took my advice and have a bread machine, you can try this recipe for yourself and see if you agree! As I have … Continue reading White Whole Wheat Bread (Bread Machine) →

Salmon Burgers

Here we go with another late-summer burger recipe, this time featuring salmon! Throughout my life I have not been a huge fan of food that "lived under water", but with all of the talk about salmon being such a healthy food, I felt I owed it to myself and my family to get it into … Continue reading Salmon Burgers →

Yogurt Veggie Dip

As a kid (and young adult!) I used to look forward to family get-togethers, where there would almost always be a bowl of onion dip made from sour cream and dried soup mix, which I would load onto potato chips. Healthy, right? This is a snack I wouldn't dream of serving now that I focus … Continue reading Yogurt Veggie Dip →

Basic Cole Slaw

For a long time I thought I didn't like cole slaw. I am generally not a huge fan of mayo, and also assumed that I didn't like cabbage for no particular reason (I am slowly working my way through all of the foods I still have residual fears of from being a really picky kid!). … Continue reading Basic Cole Slaw →

Barbecue Turkey Burgers

Sorry it's taken me until mid-August to post this recipe, but at least it's in time for your Labor Day barbecue! I am a big fan of a traditional hamburger made with grass fed ground beef, but every once in a while I like to switch things up and use turkey. I've found, however, that … Continue reading Barbecue Turkey Burgers →

Pumpkin Muffins

A few weeks ago I ended up with some free time with the munchkin while the peanut was napping. My freezer stock on muffins was getting low and we were having company that weekend, so I thought a baking project might be fun. When I asked her what kind of muffins we should make, she … Continue reading Pumpkin Muffins →