the BEST homemade Buttercream chocolate frosting without pounds of butter but with all the flavor Licking a mixing bowl of homemade chocolate frosting is about the earliest memory I have. And it never has gotten old:) After years {39 years to be exact} of being an apprentice of my mom, I think I finally can duplicate the chocolate frosting of the 80’s. THE DIFFERENCE: 1. Only 2 sticks of butter instead of the called for 4. Most buttercream frosting recipes…
Brownies that are quick and made in ONE bowl, not too chocolatey and are great for any brownie base! I have been making this recipe for decades!! Thanks to my bestie college roommate Whit. These were our go to. Like the “eat a slim fast in the morning and a pan of these brownies after school” kind of brownies. I mean, that’s the kind of power you have as a college student! They are adapted from this recipe. We made…
Rich, fudgy brownies topped with toasted gooey marshmallows and a thick layer of homemade chocolate frosting. An easy dessert that disappears fast. These brownies have been a stable in my dessert book since I was in high school. This is how I had friends actually. My mom would whip these up and my friends loved me! I’m trying to replicate the same kindness for my kids:) And, thus, these are Jude’s favorite dessert of choice. I did my job. WHAT…
Who doesn’t love a warm {dairy free} beverage before bed?? This Golden Turmeric Milk is sure to boost your immune system made with Unsweetened Almond milk, immune boosting Turmeric, cinnamon, honey, a sprinkle of cloves, a dash of pepper and a hint of ginger. My mom introduced this wonderful hot drink to me when we came (slash) moved in with my parents when quaratine struck. She drinks it every night and for the first few nights, I politely declined. Until…
Protein packed peanut butter granola- baked with egg whites for increased protein and crispiness, enhanced with collagen powder and packed with all the nutrients of the nuts and tastes great! The race for MORE protein is on! And if you can pack it in to your granola along with peanut butter then hey! You are well on your way! —if you are like us and you have Granola at least once a day…morning and as a night cap before bed…
Say goodbye to wilty, slimy asparagus with this simple Asparagi hack! Have you ever purchased healthy asparagus having the best of intentions to use it right away… then you took a nap, cleaned up after your kids, and then went to dinner and before you know it, your asparagus is wilty, smelly and BAD?!?! I have a solution for you and it is very easy. Keep reading. First of all, WHAT’s GOOD ABOUT ASPARAGUS- that long green tree? SAVING the…
This easy vegetarian salad combines edamame + tomatoes + and olives topped with a hasselback sweet potato! Sweet potatoes, the secret star of the show that is often forgotten. In this dish, it is the star front and center. Sometimes there is just no time to make an elaborate dinner and what you need is a quick, hearty salad. And in my case, I’m not always in the mood to cook a meat. Either I don’t have any in my…
These EASY cut out Sugar Cookies work perfectly every. single. time. Whether you are using them for Valentine’s Day, Easter or Christmas. This is a simple recipe with simple ingredients. And—for tips on how to NOT use regular food coloring…read below! But no shame if you want the bright red. I get it:) I have been using this recipe for approx 15 years! It’s my go-to because I always have the ingredients on hand. It requires only the simplest of…
A healthy take on these no bake chocolatey- peanut butter goodness in the form of a cookie but assembled in minutes. Made with peanut butter + unsweetened cocoa + oats + butter + unsweetened coconut + honey + coconut sugar + unsweetened almond milk + vanilla + salt. -update 2/08/2025 These classic no bake cookies have just become easier and healthier than when you made them in middle school. They are made with 1/2 the amount of butter [or you…
This beautiful and healthy Watermelon cake is made with only watermelon and light mascarpone whipped cream. The perfect summer dessert. Sometimes your eyes want a cake but your figure doesn’t:) you know what I mean? Or maybe you are trying to make a unique dessert? Well, this is a beautiful cake fit for a party or backyard BBQ but It’s made from a fruit! A watermelon! And if you ARE a good watermelon picker and you need something for the…