I am always thinking of new combos, flavors, ideas for my recipes. I also enjoy experimenting with alternative flours, sugars and fats in my baking. I like to create eats for everyone. So, when you come to my site, you can find something that works for your body and your taste buds. I have had this ...
Roasted Garlic Beet Dip. I Like Big Beets and I Cannot Lie!
I have been on a major beet kick lately. Roasted, raw, dip form, dried, you name it! I think there is just so much you can do with them. Red beets, golden beets, they are both delicious! Well this week I am sharing one of my all time favorite beet recipes. Roasted garlic beet dip! This is great for ...
Vanilla Cupcakes with a Vanilla Prosecco Swiss Meringue Buttercream. Simple, Pure, Classic with a Twist.
I love the simplicity and the classic flavor of vanilla. It’s my favorite. Vanilla, Vanilla Baby! There really is nothing like the pure smooth flavor that pairs with everything vanilla! All you naysayers that claim it’s boring or basic, you are all so wrong! It’s the best and you better remember ...
Strawberries and Cream Dipped Cupcakes! You had me at Dipped!
I’m a sucker for anything dipped. Chocolate dipped pretzels, chocolate dipped strawberries, dipped ice-cream cones, you get it, anything dippable. Well that includes dipped cupcakes. I have done a few different versions of the dipped cupcake, peppermint, hot chocolate- I highly recommend you make ...
Cassava Beet Tortillas! Beautiful, Beet Bounty!
Who doesn’t love a good taco or wrap? I don’t know, I was asking you? I sure love a taco though, but when trying to do a heathier, non-processed, wheat free tortilla, it can be somewhat challenging. A lot of the alternatives out there don’t hold up, are super thin and your fillings just break ...
French Silk Cheesecake Pie for Dad! Chake, Chike, Pake? Whatever you call it, call it Darn Good!
It’s Father’s Day this weekend! Time to celebrate all the Dads in our lives. What better way to celebrate than with a sweet, creamy, decadent cheesecake pie? Or chike, chake, pake, or how about just cheesecake pie. I don’t know what our obsession is with combining words to create new ridiculous ...
Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cake! Congrats Grad!
It’s June, school is out, graduations have commenced, summer vacation has started! For the kids that is. Speaking of graduations, my nephew graduated from middle school! He will be off to high school in the fall! How did this happen so fast, seems like just yesterday he was in diapers! Any who, I ...
Mojito Cupcakes! Summer, Sun, and Yum!
It’s June! Is it safe to say that summer has arrived? If you live in Chicago no, but I am going with it. Summer brings bright sun-filled days, outdoor activities, like dining and drinking outside. You do know that is considered an outdoor activity in Chicago, just like hiking or biking is to ...
Smoked Salmon Dip! Super Simple and Super Delicious!
As we head into summer and start planning our Memorial Day menu, this smoked salmon dip is the perfect addition to your BBQ. It's dairy free and darn delicious! It's very quick to whip together and you can make the day before to make your party day easier and less stressful! ...
S’mores Paris-Brest! A Little Fancy With Some Campy!
I was recently in Paris and was in awe and inspired by all the beautiful pastries and patisseries all over! I was in dessert heaven, they were all so beautiful and tasted as good as they looked! Like I said, I was struck with inspiration and admiration and wanted to try my hand at some French ...
