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Watermelon Salad with Blackberries & Arugula

Watermelon Salad with Blackberries & Arugula

This salad just radiates freshness! It stars watermelon, berries, and mint tossed together in a vibrant berry vinaigrette for a refreshing late-summer lunch. Enjoy for health and happiness 🙂 WATERMELON SALAD WITH BLACKBERRIES, ARUGULA, & MINT Printable PDF Recipe Vegan (leave off goat cheese) Gluten-free 

Cinnamon Rounds

Cinnamon Rounds

How can you go wrong with soft and sweet bread? These baked cinnamon rounds are just oh-so-delicious… little pillows of cinnamon and raisins perfect for snacking. They are similar in consistency to dinner rolls, but breakfast style. The name “cinnamon rolls” suggests something completely different 

Chocolate Cake Pops

Chocolate Cake Pops

Fudgy brownies have been my favorite dessert for as long as I can remember, but these chocolate cake pops are giving brownies a run for their money. With a dense yet fluffy inside and a rich chocolate shell, they might just take the cake (pink 

Blueberry Baked Oatmeal

Blueberry Baked Oatmeal

This recipe is radiating breakfast vibes and bursting with goodness. It’s full of juicy blueberries, hearty oats, and a delightful cinnamon-vanilla flavor. It’s also incredibly easy to prepare using only one bowl! The recipe makes 4-6 servings, so it’s perfect for sharing or saving extra 

Raspberry Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding

Raspberry Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding

Stirring cocoa powder into chia seed pudding might be one of the best dessert-for-breakfast secrets out there. Add some fresh fruit and you’ve got a super elegant and delicious parfait! This raspberry and chocolate combo is one of my favorites, but the recipe works great 

Peach and Berry Baked Oatmeal

Peach and Berry Baked Oatmeal

Summery goodness meets balanced breakfast in this delightful recipe. It’s full of juicy peaches and berries, textured with oats and nuts, and flavored with a cozy combination of cinnamon and vanilla. The recipe makes about 6 servings, so it’s perfect for sharing or saving leftovers. 

Dinners Around the World

Dinners Around the World

During the COVID-19 pandemic, my family kept things interesting at home by having themed “dinners around the world.” We decorated, dressed for each occasion, and ate all different types of cuisines. It was a lot of fun, and the best part was trying a whole 

How to Make Chia Seed Pudding

How to Make Chia Seed Pudding

Chia seed pudding is one of my favorite snacks. It’s easy, it’s healthy, and it’s delicious. So, when I was offered the chance to be featured in a Florida Gators Gymnastics social media video, my mind quickly jumped to a chia seed pudding demonstration! I 

Hawaiian Poke Bowl

Hawaiian Poke Bowl

As I’m sure you can relate, being stuck at home becomes monotonous fast. My sister and I came up with an idea to keep things interesting during the COVID19 pandemic: take our family on a culinary trip around the world! We “traveled” around to exotic 

The BEST Zucchini Bread

The BEST Zucchini Bread

Who doesn’t love a slice of sweet, flavorful, and moist zucchini bread?  I have had several versions of (very good) zucchini bread, but this one surely tops them all.  I just can’t resist grinning and letting out a huge mmm hmm when I take the first 

Vegetable Dumplings

Vegetable Dumplings

I am not exaggerating when I say I eat at least 10 of these in one sitting!  They are just the tiniest bit addicting.  Thank goodness the recipe makes 48 – enough for several days worth of snacking!  With a fusion of Asian flavors mixed 

French Toast Four Ways

French Toast Four Ways

I absolutely love French toast, and I am always searching for new ways to make it!  Below you will find four of my favorite preparations.  They each came from creative kitchen moments, but have all made their way into my weekend breakfast routine.  Each is 

Double Chocolate Cookies

Double Chocolate Cookies

  These cookies are one of my personal favorites, and they are sure to be any chocolate lovers dream.  The first time I made these ooey-gooey, super-chocolatey, “I-think-I-might-eat-seven, delicious cookies, I shared a few with friends and even gave one to my hairdresser.  She loved 

Spiced Roasted Chickpeas

Spiced Roasted Chickpeas

In the mood for a crunchy snack?  These roasted chickpeas are sure to hit the spot.  Inspired by multiple cuisines, the flavorful spice blend lies between sweet and savory.  With cinnamon, chile powder, paprika, nutmeg, ginger, and a drizzle of maple syrup, this recipe will 

Soft Double Chocolate Tahini Cookies

Soft Double Chocolate Tahini Cookies

I kept eyeing my near full jar of tahini sitting around after making edamame hummus.  Naturally, I started brainstorming what I was going to do with the rest, and I decided to try baking with it!  Although ground sesame seeds in cookies may seem a 

Pineapple Balsamic Salad With Farro

Pineapple Balsamic Salad With Farro

Elevate your lunch regimen with this nutritious salad!  Combining pineapple and balsamic creates a perfect balance of sweet and tangy, and the farro adds a lovely chew, not to mention whole grains.  The goat cheese provides some tartness, and the walnuts add earthiness and texture.Â