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Maple Kissed Pork Medallions

February 6, 2010

Ok, friends i’m not gonna mislead you here.  This is not a “sexy” blog post. It’s not cookies, cake, muffins or scones.  I don’t claim to be a Bakerella, Tartlette or Sweetopia. I am Marla and this is Family Fresh Cooking.  Sure, sometimes i’ll give you a recipe for a sugary special occasion treat. Often [...]

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Banana & Butternut Buttermilk Cake

December 12, 2009
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Butternut squash is great in sweets and savories. If you are out of pumpkin & sweet potatoes or just want a change of ingredients this is a nice diversion. All three have a similar flavor & texture profile when added to baked goods.In this recipe I combine many seasonal flavors. The cardamom and cinnamon mixed [...]

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Butternut & Coconut Polenta Pudding

December 6, 2009

On my last post I shared a savory take on polenta: Mini Polenta Cakes {with Feta & Wild Mushroom Ragú.} I am loving the diversity of polenta. In this recipe I created a sweet “pudding” that is yummy enough to have as a dessert and healthy enough to have for breakfast. I added a sneaky [...]

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Pomegranate Coconut Shake with Cacao Nibs

November 27, 2009

Pomegrante, coconut and chocolate pair beautifully in this creamy, dreamy shake. Enjoy for breakfast or mini meal snacks. The small crunch of toasted cacao nibs adds a fun textural element. This tastes like an ice cream shake, but in reality it is filled with great for you, healthy ingredients.

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Cranberry Pear Applesauce

November 15, 2009

Homemade applesauce is blissful. It is way better than the  jarred versions we buy at the store. It does not take long to make and you will be very pleased with the results. You can make a big batch that last a good long time in the fridge. Talk about a grab and go healthy [...]

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Quick Thick Greek Yogurt

October 28, 2009

Ever get home from the store and notice that you bought the wrong yogurt?  You know the “normal” runny, gloppy kind that separates into all kinds of weird textures.  When I discovered rich, thick, creamy Greek yogurt there was no turning back.  Sometimes containers will say on the label “thick, creamy, Greek style.” The only [...]

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Oatmeal Bowls: 7 Flavor Ways

September 7, 2009

I love a steamy bowl of oatmeal, there are so many great ways to prepare it. I always recommend the Big Batch Method for cooking your oats. That a surefire was to make certain that you have lots of cooked oats handy to serve up as you need them. From nuts to natural sweeteners to dried [...]

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Apple Cream Pie Yogurt Parfait

August 1, 2009

This yogurt parfait has tons of bang for the buck.  It is loaded with nutrient dense ingredients, it is high protein, it doesn’t have refined sugars and best of all it tastes like an apple cream pie. I am always trying to satisfy my nagging sweet tooth.  My goal is to not grab fat and [...]

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Maple Ginger Whole Grain Scones

July 24, 2009

Scones are one of those indulgences that are simple to make and don’t need to be reserved for fancy tea parties.  You can bake a bunch and they can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for quite a few days as a grab and go snack (you might want to heat them under [...]

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Stuffed French Toast

July 16, 2009

Since I originally wrote this post I have come up with gobs of stuffed french toast recipes. It is my go-to breakfast. Sometimes I do pancakes, oatmeal, breakfast cookies and muffins, but this is my all time favorite. From Pumpkin Ricotta to Strawberry Mozzarella, the choices are endless and all very tasty!

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