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The Best of Halloween 2010

October 30, 2010
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After viewing countless amazing Halloween themed posts it was hard to choose my favorites. There is no way I could fit in everything I fell in love with. I am sure I missed many. Sprinkled throughout are some of my recipe creations. We loved them here & I think you will too. Please link up [...]

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Simple & Creamy Chocolate Ganache

October 23, 2010
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I do not usually post on Saturday, but I have a BIG cake post on Monday. I figured I would whet your appetite with my favorite cake filling today. Chocolate ganache is more a method than anything else. The name Ganache implys fancy, but in reality it is one of the most simple to prepare [...]

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Strawberry-Mozzarella Stuffed French Toast

September 3, 2010
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Why have one favorite when you can have two? When I don’t know what to name a recipe I dream up all the possibilities and then explode with a title. In this case we have grilled cheese. Then it is dipped in an egg batter. It is then toasted in a hot pan until it [...]

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Baking with Betty: General Mills Test Kitchens

August 31, 2010
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When I originally got the invite to Baking With Betty it took a few seconds to ponder my RSVP. I said seconds, well maybe one second. What was my brief hesitation? the fact that I would need to leave my heavenly Telluride mountains and lovely family for 38.5 hours. I quickly weighed Minneapolis & Colorado [...]

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Peach Pie Enchiladas – Summer Fest

August 17, 2010
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As most of you know we spend a good part of the Summer in Telluride CO. Each season is magical here. When we are here, we live here. I love to shop the farmer’s market, hang out with local buddies & enjoy time with my family. It is go, go, go & relax after the [...]

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Watermelon Frozen Yogurt Popsicles

July 27, 2010
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Anyone out there remember Dannon Frozen Yogurt Pops from back in the 80′s? Or was it the 70′s? I think I am starting to date myself. Anyway, I used to love those frozen treats. They were different from anything else in the ice cream aisle. They were creamy, sweet, tangy and dreamy. They were the [...]

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Grilled Coconut Sweet Potato Kebabs

July 23, 2010
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Thankfully I want and crave healthy food all the time. I desire simple preparations that let the ingredients speak for themselves. Sweet Potatoes (what we interchangeably call the Yam) is at the top of my list. Traditionally sweet potatoes are served in the Fall & Winter months. I need them and crave them all year round. [...]

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Dairy Free Peach Pudding

July 13, 2010
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Things this recipe has: sweet & juicy, ripe summer peaches, silky tofu, vanilla extract and stevia. Maple syrup, honey or agave would taste really good in here too. Things it doesn’t have: milk, cream or refined sugars. I went dairy free with this pudding because I wanted to try something new. I have read about [...]

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Mixed Berry Yogurt Parfaits

July 2, 2010
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Are you having a picnic, grill fest or potluck for July 4th? If your answer is yes or no this yogurt berry parfait will tempt your sweet buds no matter what. It will also help keep your healthy eating in check. This yogurt parfait is a sweetly satisfying alternative to heavier desserts. With raspberry and blueberry [...]

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Green Supreme Shake-Kiwi, Avocado, Green Tea & Coconut

June 18, 2010
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Oh Summer.  The tastes, flavors and textures cool down as the temperatures rise.  The creamy thick shake you see above is kid approved and great for grown ups too.  The sweet flavors of kiwi fruit & banana combine with creamy avocado and coconut combine to create a thick shake that won’t leave you feeling “thick.”  It’ll [...]

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Coconut Corn Pancakes with Blueberry Sauce – Gluten Free

June 15, 2010
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I enjoy experimenting with high energy whole grains and flours.  Things that make me & the family feel great.  I LOVE passing these recipes on to you guys. For breakfast each day I usually enjoy my Stuffed French Toast. Here I have a go at a healthy pancake stack. In these I use coconut flour [...]

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Mango Applesauce

May 21, 2010
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Applesauce thrills me. Yes it does. It’s right up there with some of my all time favorite “go-to” sweet treats. I know you are probably thinking “What the heck is she talking about?” How about apple pie, layer cake, cookies, ooey gooey chocolate croissants? Of course I love all that stuff. Can I eat those sweets [...]

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Green Tea Matcha Yogurt Parfait

April 5, 2010
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How about some green tea yogurt parfaits to celebrate the arrival of Spring. I know, I am the self proclaimed mountain girl who likes everything winter & snow. Perhaps I am softening up a bit and enjoying the fact that I live in the OC.  Apart from the small tremor we felt yesterday, Orange County [...]

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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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