Banana Wheat Germ Muffins

Before you even say it, yes, I'm posting another muffin recipe. And there will likely be several more - I am on such a muffin kick these days! I absolutely love having homemade muffins in my freezer at all times, but I need some variety so that we don't get bored. Which is why even … Continue reading Banana Wheat Germ Muffins →

Carrot-Zucchini Pancakes

My little munchkin is a picky eater. I know some people insist that children are capable of eating all sorts of foods if you just expose them to variety and don't cater to picky tendencies, but I am fairly confident that these people either do not have children or have children who are good eaters. … Continue reading Carrot-Zucchini Pancakes →

Oatmeal Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookies – Try #2

So as promised, I finally found time to try Smitten Kitchen's oatmeal cookie recipe to see if they are as thick and chewy as promised. I am a big fan of this blog (see broccoli slaw!), and had high hopes that this could be my perfect cookie. Obviously I made some adjustments, as the original … Continue reading Oatmeal Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookies – Try #2 →

Mom’s Pasta Salad

My mom has a few classic recipes that are favorites across my whole family - marinated skirt steak, brisket, and meatballs to name a few. Another one is her pasta salad with fresh mozzarella and sun-dried tomatoes. This salad has made appearances at countless barbeques and other events and is always a hit. So of course … Continue reading Mom’s Pasta Salad →

Whole Grain Overload – Pancakes and Granola Muffins

As you know, last weekend I made corn bread muffins which contain buttermilk in them. The problem with buttermilk is that you can't buy less than a quart, and I've yet to see a recipe that uses more than a cup and a half, which inevitably means leftovers. Well, tonight I found not one, but … Continue reading Whole Grain Overload – Pancakes and Granola Muffins →

Bran Muffins

Over the past few weeks, I have become obsessed with muffins. You can pack so many healthy ingredients into them, they are the perfect size and texture for babies, there are tons of variations, and they don't take much time at all to make! Plus, they freeze beautifully so it's easy to make a batch, … Continue reading Bran Muffins →

First Birthday Cupcakes

This weekend my little munchkin turned 1 year old!! I know the first birthday is famous for giving babies cake with lots of icing to smash and smear all over themselves, but I just couldn't do it. I have been trying very hard to only expose her to healthy foods, and I just couldn't see … Continue reading First Birthday Cupcakes →

Oatmeal Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ok, so in my blog description I said that I'm passionate about healthy cooking, and yet my first post is for cookies - what gives? Well, I should further explain what I mean by "healthy cooking": as much as possible, I am committed to preparing foods that are organic, whole grain, and recognizable, with minimal … Continue reading Oatmeal Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookies →