Bakery Blueberry Muffins
My kids love blueberry muffins and they are definitely on our short list of favorite summer breakfasts, especially after we’ve gone blueberry picking. Luckily, this recipe works equally well with frozen berries, so we can enjoy them all year long. Look for smaller “wild” blueberries if you can find them as they tend to be [...]
Turkey Maple Sausage
Ground turkey from the supermarket makes a healthy and delicious alternative to fat-laden pork sausages. Try these stuffed into a buttermilk biscuit or alongside some fluffy pancakes. These sausages are so flavorful and moist you won’t miss the calories at all. Make sure to prepare the sausage mixture the night before so they are ready [...]
Ham, Gruyere & Spinach Bread Pudding
High-quality smoked ham is worth the cost. It infuses the pudding with a smoky flavor that complements the spinach, peppers, rosemary and Gruyere. Prep Time: 30 minutes Ready in: 1 3/4 hours Yield: 6 servings Ease of Prep: Easy Recipe Ingredients 4 large egg whites 4 large eggs 1 cup skim milk 2 tablespoons Dijon [...]
Apple Crisp Parfait
A parfait is a great party dessert — elegant looking but essentially quite simple. This one is really fun to put together, and I have the kids help me: they love to crack and crumble up into hundreds of pieces the big brown sugar crisp I’ve baked, then layer them in the parfait glasses (and [...]
Overnight Irish Oatmeal
Irish, steel-cut oats have so much more flavor and texture than the regular kind, but unfortunately they must be simmered on the stove for 30 minutes. To solve that problem, cook them overnight in your crock-pot. In the morning, all you need to do is spoon the creamy oatmeal into bowls and top with lots [...]
Pumpkin Pancakes
Between the pumpkin, hazelnuts, walnuts, and maple, this is a perfect autumn breakfast. Beating the egg whites separately from the yolks makes for fluffier pancakes — almost like a soufflé. Ingredients 1 1/4 coup flour 3 tablespoons brown sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 [...]
Orange and Chocolate Brownie Bites
Two classic flavors combine in one decadent little bite. These are so delicious and easy to prepare that nobody will know you didn’t slave away in the kitchen for hours. Hands-On Time: 5 minutes Ready In: 30 minutes Makes: 24 bites Ingredients Bites: 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips 1/2 cup butter (1 stick) 1/2 cup flour – rounded [...]
Peanut Butter Bears
Great for a Teddy Bear’s picnic, tea time treat, or birthday party. To make: 20 minutes To chill: 30 minutes You Will Need: 1 1/3 cups Rice Krispies 1/3 cup confectioners’ sugar 2 tbsp sesame seeds 1/3 cup smooth peanut butter 3 tbsp unsalted butter To Decorate: 16 chocolate buttons or nonpareils Mini colored candies [...]
Rolled Sugar Cookies
No holiday is complete without rolled and cut sugar cookies and these thicker, softer version are easy to roll and just the right amount of sugar makes them the perfect backdrop for icing and sprinkles. Hands-On Time: 20 minutes Ready In: 1 hour and 10 minutes Yield: 2-3 dozen cookies Ingredients 1/2 cup unsalted butter – softened 1/2 [...]
Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars
Peanut butter and chocolate is a favorite combination around the globe and tucked into a tasty little no-bake bar makes it all the more yummy. Serve these up as a snack for the after-school-munchies or with a cup of coffee when a guest stops by. Hands-On Time: 10 minutes Ready In: 40 minutes Yield: 30 bars Ingredients 6 [...]