whole grains

Giddyup Pasta LunchBox

March 15, 2013

Well boy howdy ~ it’s been quite some time since I posted a Project LunchBox recipe. I came up with this Giddyup Pasta for all your big & little cowboys ‘n cowgirls. This is as perfect for kiddos as it is for a grown up ranch style lunch. It’s fun to bring out your inner [...]

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Banana Bread Muffins

January 23, 2013

Well hello there! Great news y’all ~ I’ve signed on again with the fabulous Attune Foods for 2013. What does that mean? I will be sharing delicious recipes that incorporate at least one Attune Foods cereal (like these Banana Bread Muffins) each month. Head on over there to get this healthy recipe. These muffins are [...]

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Sweet Potato “Anytime” Cookies – Vegan

December 28, 2012

You must be thinking “What the heck is an anytime cookie?” I have posted various healthy breakfasts disguised as cakes and cookies pretty often. I wanted to make it clear to you ~ the fact that all of those recipes should be enjoyed anytime at all. Got it? Great!! Let’s bake some anytime cookies that are a [...]

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Chocolate Cranberry Breakfast Cookies – Vegan

December 12, 2012

Cookies for breakfast? Sure! Why not. Especially when they are filled with great for you ingredients. Bake a batch of these in a jiffy. Pour a glass of milk, brew a steamy pot of coffee & enjoy!

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Blackberry Barley Breakfast Bake

May 1, 2012

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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Cereal Topped Apple Date Crisp

January 18, 2012

Lets talk about fruity crisps today…. are you a fan? I sure do hope so because they are simple to prepare and the texture/flavor play is irresistible! What’s not to love about heating up your favorite fruit and topping it with crunch. Lucky for all of us because my recipe is light & healthy and [...]

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Tropical Granola

January 9, 2012

Do you remember the mason jars I filled with homemade granola for the holidays? I am so excited to finally share the recipe with you! We have been enjoying this healthy, sweet & crunchy mix for breakfast and snacks. This is a simple and tasty way to treat yourself to all natural whole foods. It [...]

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Sunflower Seed Butter Oatmeal Sandwich Cookies – Gluten Free & Vegan

August 29, 2011

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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Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Pizzas

July 20, 2011

If you have been hanging out here for a little while you would know how obsessed I am with dessert pizzas lately. In our house they also make great hand held snacks and breakfast. Yes, even with chocolate. A small square of chocolate goes a long way. Especially when it is high quality dark chocolate. [...]

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Wild Salmon with Basil Aioli and Quinoa

July 7, 2011

Seriously. This has got to be one of my favorite meals ever. I was recently sent a gorgeous shipment of Copper River Salmon from Anderson Seafoods. Have I ever told you that salmon is my all time favorite food? My love for it is split with layer cake. Those are odd foods to be thought [...]

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Essential Travel Oatmeal

June 22, 2011

I have to let you guys in on a little secret….even when I travel I stay on my game when it comes to food. Eating right at all times makes me feel great and there is no exceptions to that rule. I am a huge fan of breakfast and couldn’t imagine skipping my favorite meal [...]

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BLT Kebabs

May 16, 2011

What happens when you give one of the nicest, most creative people the chance to create and publish a cookbook? You get a book filled with delectable photos, wit and outrageous recipes. Have you heard about Matt Armendariz’s from Matt Bites new book On A Stick? There is something about eating food on sticks that swoons [...]

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Avocado Scones – Vegan and Gluten Free

May 4, 2011

Here is a fun twist on scones for Mother’s Day, Cinco de Mayo or tea parties. I came up with a slightly sweet, crumbly scone to celebrate life and gluten free vegan baking. Avocados take center stage here and they add a delightful texture to baked goods. This creamy green fruit is awesome all year [...]

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Apple Pie Grilled Cheese

April 24, 2011

What do you get when you take sweet apples, crunchy walnuts and tangy, creamy cheddar cheese? Over here we call this Apple Pie Grilled Cheese. This sweet-savory sandwich is a healthy nod to honor National Grilled Cheese Month. I am grateful that Kerrygold sent me a timely package of fine cheese and butter to explore. It [...]

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Peanut Butter Pumpkin Coffee Cake

March 23, 2011

The ultimate pairing for me is a sweet little cake with a steamy Caffe Americano. The definition for coffee cake is simply a cake to enjoy with coffee. It usually has a crumble topping, in this case that is chopped peanuts. Around here coffee cake, snack cake and breakfast cake are used interchangeably. This is great [...]

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