The best cookies start with a great basic recipe like this Simple Crunchy Shortbread. If you like crunchy cookies, you’ll love this twice baked shortbread. Although traditional shortbread is a ratio of 3 parts flour, 2 parts butter and one part sugar, in this recipe equal parts flour and butter make a richer tasting cookie. […]
Slow Roasted Cherry Tomato Pasta
Roasting tomatoes to sweet, chewy perfection is the secret to success in this Slow Roasted Cherry Tomato Pasta. Boost your creativity with this easy technique. Once you taste these tomatoes, you’ll never buy pre-packaged dried tomatoes again. PLAN AHEAD. Roast tomatoes and boil your favorite pasta or vegetable noodles the night before so you can […]
Cherry Lime Granola Bars
Inspired by my love of Sonic Cherry Limeades, cherry lime granola bars pack a one-two punch of sweet dried cherries and fresh lime zest. Tropical coconut, lime, tart cherries, oats, almonds and honey add up to make one dynamite flavor combination. These bars are naturally gluten and dairy free; perfect for breakfast, on the go […]
Banana Ice Cream Sundaes
Say yes to healthy Banana Ice Cream Sundaes! Frozen banana “ice cream”, simple fudge sauce and toppings can be dairy, sugar and gluten free. Many years ago when I was 7 or 8 my parents gave me a backwards birthday party at home and we ate dessert first! Instead of birthday cake, my mom made […]