Note: This dish will take time in preparation for 50-55 minutes and as to be served chilled will be ready in 2 hours. It has been months and my family has not planned a single vacation. Now, It’s time to relax with the family and enjoying a picnic with our   Read More ...

It’s holiday time which is my favorite time of the year! My husband and I both have family in Houston so we love to go to Houston, enjoy time with our family, and make memories during the holidays. We always have wonderful meals with tons of food like this Crispy   Read More ...

Winter is the Season for Warm Lemon Pudding Cake When it’s especially chilly outside, sometimes all you really need is a warm, sweet little treat to make you forget all about winter. Here is a tasty dessert recipe that takes only 15 minutes to prepare, bakes in about an hour,   Read More ...

Muffins are a delightful breakfast treat, but the familiar flavors can get old fast. If you like a splash of color in your morning meal as well as a healthy dose of vitamin C, try baking rose hips into your muffins for a fun taste experiment. Here’s a rose hip   Read More ...

I prefer to bake my apple crisps in these mini Ceramcor dishes because they fit conveniently in my convention oven but you can also bake it in a 8×8 square pan by doubling the recipe below. I encourage you to read my Benefits and Uses of Apples article before trying   Read More ...

Spring cleaning, this year, turned out to be one of the best decisions ever. At the back of the pantry, I found an almost-forgotten jar of organic strawberry jam. My children love pizza and fresh strawberry juice during season, so I thought to myself, “I could give them the foods   Read More ...

I am a big sucker for tasty yet healthy beverage options. For some reason, I just have trouble getting all my recommended water in for each day. So I like to drink juice, specifically Ocean Spray Diet Cranberry Juice, to get more liquids into my body throughout the day. This juice is always   Read More ...

One of the most difficult things to get kids to eat is their fruits and vegetables, especially when you want them to eat nutrient-dense kale. By itself, kale is very bitter and most kids won’t want to eat it, but when it’s blended in this delicious kid-friendly “green” smoothie, they won’t   Read More ...

If you’ve been making homemade treats, chances are you have a lot of random bits and bobs left over. Turn them into vegan mincemeat cupcakes! No, it’s not meat, but instead a mixture of ingredients, usually dried fruits. I like to make my own mince pies and treats so I   Read More ...

We all know that the holiday times are here and with that comes calorie dense food and not so much nutrient dense. Luckily there are some delicious alternatives to those fattening dishes that come with the holiday season. This holiday baked pear is a clean and healthy choice for this   Read More ...