Confession: I’ve always been scared of that large orange bag of baby kale at Costco. It looked so big and the baby kale looked so healthy. This recipe from Baker by Nature finally inspired me to stop being so intimidated and buy the … Continue reading
Author Archives: Kristen
Salted Caramel Double Chocolate Brownies (Made both gluten free or full of wheat flour)
I am picky about baked goods. When I bake, I eat more calories than I should, so I want the calories to be as delicious as they are fattening. I’ve tried a few different baking recipes over this past month … Continue reading
Slow Cooker Refried Beans
These beans! I love them! I make them at least every month. I have shared them before, but I wanted them to have their own post here in the blogosphere because they deserve it. They can make a meal out … Continue reading
Artichoke and Red Pepper Pizza – Trader Joe’s Weeknight Dinner
So, summer is coming and summer is great for swimming, putting on sunscreen, watching clouds, and chasing kids at the park, but it is hard on dinner plans. I want dinners in the summer to be simple, delicious, and flavorful, … Continue reading
Healthy Banana Cookies
I am always on the lookout for a healthy after school snack for my kids, because if I prep the after school snack my kids are more likely to sit and chat and tell me funny stories. One day it … Continue reading
Upside Down Blueberry Muffins
I am the stowaway this week with my husband. He has a business trip so he is in London doing important things like having meetings and I am in London spending my days running around to museums and trying to … Continue reading
Shrimp and Asparagus Risotto
I hate to admit this, but spring is my least favorite season. There are just too many disappointing days, unmet expectations and in my neighborhood way too much wind. But with all its faults, spring brings us spring vegetables and … Continue reading