Fall has definitely arrived here in Alexandria,VA. Cooler temps and falling leaves are a constant reminder that summer is over. Very soon, the holiday season will be in full swing. I am not a fan of cooler weather, but do love the holidays and all that comes with it. Especially the food. This Sweet […]
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Choco-Mallow Brownies
I apologize in advance to everyone that has made new year’s resolutions to eat healthier by cutting out sweets. From the bottom of my heart, I’m truly sorry that you won’t be able to enjoy these decadent brownies. Just so you don’t feel like you are missing out, I’ll describe them to you. These moist […]
Sweet Potato Muffins
Muffins are a great on-the-go breakfast or snack. These sweet potatoes muffins are really flavorful and super moist. Buon Appetito!
Decadent Salted Caramel Cupcakes
Sweet and salty desserts are all the rage these days. These made-from-scratch Decadent Salted Caramel Cupcakes are delightfully delicious. Perfect for everyday and spectacular enough for a special occasion. They would be beautiful garnished with coarse salt or drizzled with melted caramel. Buon Appetito!
Guiltless Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies
Since eating clean I have learned to make many sweet treats without sugar. Instead, I use natural sweeteners like fruit, no sugar added preserves, maple syrup, honey, molasses, or stevia. I can honestly say, most of the time I don’t miss the sugar. However, about once a week I have a cheat day and will […]
Broiled Tilapia Cakes
While living in Italy, we took full advantage of the local food and became obsessed with the Italian food culture. Now that we are stateside and living in Maryland I look forward to experiencing the foods of this region. The most popular Maryland food is the deliciously sweet blue crab. A few weeks after my […]
Lumley Bell’s Cornbread Dressing
I am getting really excited about Thanksgiving, and believe it or not it is not just because of the food. This year we are doing something that I have always wanted to do on Thanksgiving. Instead of spending the entire day focused on gluttony we are planning to focus on others for a bit and […]
Low-Fat Oatmeal Muffins
I know you have heard it said that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, blah, blah, blah. Well, it’s true. Did you know that skipping breakfast can make weight control more difficult, and eating a healthy breakfast can actually help with weight loss and aid in maintaining a healthy weight? Maybe we […]
Banana Crumb Muffins
I recently gave some banana bread to my next-door neighbor as a thank-you for their wonderful hospitality when we moved to our new neighborhood. I feel blessed to have neighbors that practice good ole “Southern Hospitality” even though we are not in the South. A few days later she stopped by to tell me that it was […]
Buttermilk Pancakes
In honor of National Pancake Day, I thought I would share our family’s favorite pancake recipe. These are the best, fluffiest pancakes ever. They are really quick and simple to make. I often modified the recipe and substituted whole wheat flour instead of the all-purpose flour for a healthier option. You can also add 1 cup fruit, nuts, […]