breakfast

Blackberry Barley Breakfast Bake

May 1, 2012
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Really great things can happen when there is an abundance of one ingredient on hand. I had cooked up a great big batch of barley and only needed a small amount for a lunch box recipe. Immediately I went into breakfast mode and came up with this super tasty breakfast bake! Do you ever have [...]

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Strawberry Banana Breakfast Bake

March 13, 2012
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I think Family Fresh Cooking needs to be renamed The Breakfast Blog. I celebrate every single morning with a great big, energetic + delicious breakfast.  This Strawberry Banana Breakfast Bake has us dashing out of bed like jackrabbits on a spring day. Speaking of spring, this breakfast bake recipe would be awesome for Easter brunch, Mother’s Day [...]

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Creamy Roasted Carrot Coconut Shakes – Vegan

February 27, 2012
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A funny thing happened yesterday. I mentioned to my husband that people are crazy for all kinds of smoothies and shakes. I also said that I didn’t share the passion. As a great husband who is always honest and forthcoming he responded back “Are you nuts? You have at least one shake per day, usually [...]

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Sweet Coconut Scrambled Eggs on Toast

February 12, 2012
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 Today we are going to prepare something so simply perfect. Mindful, simple + happy food. Eggs are usually considered a savory, but let’s face it they are used in sweets all the time. From cakes, cookies, frostings, puddings and more. Eggs take either center stage or they make baked recipes come together. Over here we [...]

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1 Minute Blueberry Citrus Shake

February 5, 2012
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This post is a test. A simple test to see how quickly I can share a truly tasty little something. I just got back from spending a super fun day with my kids. We had a fun lunch out, a trip to Barnes and Noble for some new books & my expensive international food + [...]

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Holiday Joy! At the Four Seasons Austin

December 23, 2011
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Circling back from the wilds of Girl Hunter weekend, I made a pit stop to be pampered at the Four Seasons Austin. I know, you are feeling bad for me right now. Wipe those tears away and come party with me! This place had the halls decked and the season was shining bright in true [...]

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Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal

November 10, 2011
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Let’s say this together…I love fall & winter food. This oatmeal is the quintessential cold weather breakfast. Make up a big batch of this and you will never need to grab one of those overly sweetened little packets of instant oats again. Besides if you are like me then you want to taste all of [...]

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Gluten Free Fall Harvest Fruit Crumble

October 12, 2011
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This is what dreams are made of I tell ya. Fall fruits cooked until they are bursting with flavor. Baked with a blend of almond meal, oat flour, sunflower seeds, tart dried cranberries. What is it about a crumble topping that is so amazing and completely addictive? I don’t think I have ever met anyone [...]

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Pumpkin Pie Tart with Almond Crust – Gluten Free

October 4, 2011
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Consider this the Modern Pumpkin Pie in tart form. Hip in every way. It fully utilizes amazing, revolutionary, gluten free blanched almond flour, my favorite sweetener stevia and of course pumpkin. It has the taste thrills of holiday comfort food pumpkin pie but gobs of great for you ingredients. Thumbs up and big applause please…… To [...]

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Rustic Tomato and Cheese Margherita Tarts

September 26, 2011
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Recently I have been on a HUGE tart kick. Everything from sweet to savory to all in between. My tart obsession started when I received the stunning cookbook by Holly Herrick titled Tart Love. Guess what else is awesome about this book? It is photographed by the lovely and super talented Helene Dujardin aka: Tartelette. That’s [...]

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Gluten Free Chocolate Vanilla Muffin-Cakes

September 11, 2011
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There she is Lady Liberty. Perched on a muffin with a coconut dress. Standing tall to honor peace and freedom. Today we all reflect on a day where our world was vandalized. Today we come together to remember, heal, hug and love. It has been a decade since the horrific 9-11 terrorist attacks. Earlier this week [...]

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Sunflower Seed Butter Oatmeal Sandwich Cookies – Gluten Free & Vegan

August 29, 2011
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Another round of the Secret Recipe Club is here! I love this group and I always look forward to the great reveal. This month I was given the lovely blog The Boys Made Me Do It. There are some great recipes over there. The first recipe that caught my eye were these awesome Peanut Butter [...]

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Breakfast Cookie French Toast – Gluten Free

August 20, 2011
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Sometimes we need to show off our quirks. Allow me to welcome the weekend by admitting this: I know Breakfast Cookie French Toast is a little silly. This is one of those funky & delicious things I do often and could not resist sharing with you. Given the chance I would add an egg to just [...]

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Fruit and Egg Quinoa Breakfast Parfaits

August 12, 2011
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Quinoa is HOT these days. People are loving it served up savory, sweet and everywhere in between. They like it in salads and for breakfast. It is a grain-like crop that is actually a tasty seed. It is high in protein and adapts well to sauces, seasonings, spices and all kinds of mix-in’s. Recently I [...]

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Strawberry Rhubarb Compote Parfaits

July 27, 2011
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It is about time I cooked up some rhubarb around here. I have been oohing and ahhing all of the delightful posts people have been sharing for the past month using these bright red stalks. We had rhubarb in my backyard growing up. I have not had it in years. Until now. It has a [...]

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