One of my biggest sources of inspiration when testing out new recipe ideas is the seasons. During the Fall and Winter I just want to be cozied up on my couch with a bowl of homemade roasted vegetable soup, while Spring and Summer send me rushing outdoors for ripe berries and tomatoes at the farmer’s…
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Homemade Maple + Coconut Granola
Baking granola has become a weekend ritual for me. It’s so simple to make delicious and healthy granola in your own kitchen, and I bet you already have most of the ingredients you’ll need in your pantry! I like to use rolled oats, chopped almonds and pecans, sunflower seeds, quinoa, and omega 3 – rich chia and…
Brown Butter Banana Bread
I love banana bread – it is such a treat to have it with a cup of coffee in the morning, or a sweet pick me up for any time of day! I have played around with a number of banana bread recipes, trying recipes with whole wheat flour, then with regular flour, recipes with…
Almond Meal Cake with Lemon Mascarpone Whipped Cream + Strawberries
Strawberries have always been one of my favorite fruits – they are so sweet, bright, and juicy in the summer. This almond meal cake topped with lemon mascarpone whipped cream and juicy strawberries is the perfect end-of-summer homage to this tasty berry! The almond meal and whole wheat flour in this cake impart such a hearty…
Lemon + Blueberry Crumb Cake
I don’t crave sweet things very often, but I’m a firm believer that my morning cup of coffee is made better with a not-too-sweet baked good. Exhibit A? This Lemon + Blueberry Crumb Cake. It’s a staple in my kitchen and it should be in yours, too! This crumb cake is loaded with juicy blueberries,…