Nothing says I love you like homemade muffins. Warm, perfectly-sized, and a little sweet, they are a great way to surprise someone in the morning (or heck, the afternoon). Happy Valentine’s Day!
Fruits
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Jan 11
BERRY CAKE
We all know it’s important to eat fruits and vegetables. But sometimes, you just need a cake. This recipe is quick and easy, and even a little bit healthier than usual—half whole-wheat flour, reduced sugar, and canola oil instead of butter—but the taste isn’t sacrificed. It is also a great way to get some fruit into your breakfast, if you like eating cake for breakfast, that is.
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Jan 11
GRANOLA MUFFINS
I love muffins for breakfast, and my husband loves granola. You do the math.
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17
Sep 10
FIG AND GOAT CHEESE PIZZA
Other than Fig Newtons, I had never eaten figs before this year, when my mom brought some home when I was visiting. They were so sweet and fresh that I knew I would buy them again. When they came on sale at the supermarket, I picked them up along with some local goat cheese. (Now that I think about it, a bit of goat cheese on a Fig Newton might just make a great snack.)
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01
Sep 10
HEALTHIER BANANA BREAD
I love banana bread—it is a great snack and an even better breakfast. If you allow a few bananas to get really ripe and brown on your countertop (by accident or on purpose), you are halfway there. You can add walnuts or chocolate chips to add to the recipe’s variety. Some recipes are very unhealthy—lots of butter and sugar—which is part of the reason it tastes so good. But what if I wanted to try a healthier loaf?
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16
Aug 10
BANANA-NUT GRANOLA BARS
It’s back-to-school season, so what better time to make a healthy snack to grab on your way out the door? I have noticed that it is a little scary to read the back of those “regular” granola bars, so I have been spending extra money on “healthy and natural” ones. But every now and again over the years, I have made these homemade granola bars. These bars provide protein, some sugar, and fiber to help get you through a slump at school or work. Don’t expect a crispy, tooth-breaking bar here—the bars are cake-like in their texture. The oats are soft and chewy, with crunchy nuts and a strong banana scent.
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Aug 10
CINNAMON CRÊPES WITH FRESH PEACH SAUCE
When I was in high school, I was a member of the French Club. Nerdy? Peut-être. We sat around after school speaking French and learning about French culture. At Christmastime, we decorated and ate Yule Logs. We ate brie and baguettes. And one day, we took over the Home Ec kitchens and learned to make crêpes.
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