These melt in your mouth brownies are the perfect balance between chewy outer crust and the fudgey center. I had a wonderful time testing recipes, and I finally knew I hit the jackpot with this recipe. They are so delicious they seam too good to be true!! Make them yourself and then die and go … Continue reading »
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Heart Healthy Cookies for Santa: Lemon Oatmeal Biscotti and Cranberry Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies
How do you get your kids to help in the kitchen, and eat healthy? One word, cookies! Here are some heart healthy cookies you can make with your kids that will be good for them and for Santa too. Make them together and share in the holiday fun, there’s nothing better than a kitchen covered … Continue reading »
Cinnamon Raisin Swirl Loaf- 115 calories
I started out making Whole Wheat bread, but when it came to shape the loaf I was bored with the same old combo and feeling nostalgic and always a little kitsch, I went for an old favorite. This loaf reminds me of my childhood, so aromatic and sweet. Make this for Christmas morning, or give … Continue reading »
Christmas Morning Cranberry Muffins- 46 calories
The morning I made these I will treasure for ever! My daughter asked me if we could make muffins for breakfast, so we made these together. When we were done we enjoyed the fruits of our labor with a pretend tea party. Working in the kitchen with your kids is so important, you can’t leave … Continue reading »
Peach Cobbler Cookies – 97 calories
I went into the kitchen one night planning on making some Peaches and Cream Cookies but I was out of dried peaches, I looked around and saw dried cranberries and thought what the heck it will be easier anyway… no chopping peaches! These cookies came out even better than my Peaches and Cream Cookies and … Continue reading »
Step By Step Videos- Lavender Orange Scones
We upgraded our video camera, the quality is 100% better and you can actually hear me. For my loyal readers you may remember this recipe, it is very popular and anytime I can help out a local farmer I am eager to do it. The people who run Central Coast Lavender are wonderful, I took my … Continue reading »
Skinny Pineapple Upside-Down Cupcakes 133 calories
My husband’s office was having a Luau Potluck the same day as my Daughter’s 3rd birthday, so it was an easy decision to go with cupcakes. I had enough to send with my husband to work and enough for my Daughter’s birthday too. I use almond milk and apple sauce to cut the calories and … Continue reading »
Cranberry Peach Scones w/ White Chocolate Chips- 218 calories
I had a cookie at (of all places) my Aveda hair salon and they have haunted me ever since. They were divine, cranberries and peaches with white chocolate and a hint of lemon… WOW! So I started working with that combo and came up with my Oatmeal with Peaches, Cranberries and White Chocolate recipe, and it.. … Continue reading »
Giant Oatmeal Raisin Breakfast Cookies- 172 calories
Try it, you can’t say “Breakfast Cookies” without smiling. These are great for the family on the run, they travel well and you can prepare the night before and bake in the morning. I originally was going to make these into 30 little cookies last night, then my husband called and asked if we could … Continue reading »
Raspberry Angel Food Cake with Raspberry Amaretto Sauce
We are lucky enough to get two posts from Beverly Jo Noble and her amazing cookbook this month… everyone say thank you Beverly. I am allergic to Raspberries, so sad but that doesn’t mean you all can’t enjoy the wonderful berry. I hope you all enjoy this wonderful recipe, and be sure to check out … Continue reading »
Lemon Blueberry Cupcakes- 99 calories
I love that these look like something out of a Dr. Seuss book. It’s hard to get kids excited about cupcakes without tons of frosting, but something about blue glaze and the way it drips down the sides makes up for it. You can feel good giving these to your kids, with the blueberries and … Continue reading »
Double Chocolate Cherry Cookies- 92 calories
Happy Valentines Day! Make these for your Valentine anytime of the year. I replace most of the butter with apple sauce, I recommend getting the little snack cups of apple sauce they are ½ a cup and will make measuring easy, plus you will be fully stocked and ready to bake anytime. Makes 30 cookies- … Continue reading »