This moist Pumpkin Chocolate Cake is a delicious alternative to traditional indulgent cake recipes made with refined ingredients. I used healthier dessert ingredients and nutritious pumpkin puree. The inspiration for this dessert came from a Pumpkin Chocolate Cake recipe on the Whole Foods website. I modified a few ingredients and made it into a gluten-free…
Roasted Prosciutto Broccolini Bundles
You know that saying “Everything’s better with bacon”? Well, I’m pretty sure that everything is better with prosciutto, too, like these candy-like Roasted Prosciutto Broccolini Bundles. My friend and neighbor, Betty, makes these scrumptious green bean bundles that are wrapped in bacon. She brought them to one of our neighborhood parties a few years ago…
Avocado Pumpkin Muffins
These avocado pumpkin muffins are a healthier muffin recipe made with mashed banana and avocado and pureed pumpkin. You won’t miss the oil in this recipe! I don’t do a lot of baking anymore, mainly because homemade baked goods are my weakness and if they’re really tasty I can’t stop eating them. Occasionally when a…
Slow Cooker Stuffed Acorn Squash
We love this easy slow cooker stuffed acorn squash made with fresh squeezed juice, panko, maple sugar and pecans. *I received this slow cooker product for review for this post. All opinions are my own. Don’t you just love all of the squash varieties this time of year?! I’m a big squash fan, I have…
Lightened-Up Pumpkin Spice Bread
My daughter, Lauren, has been begging me to make pumpkin spice bread over the last few weeks. I’ve been a little hesitant, because whenever I make it I cannot stop eating it. It’s always been one of my favorite quick breads. My mom made it a lot when I was growing-up and passed along her…
Sprouted Grain Turkey Cranberry and Brie Panini
You know that tempting sandwich combination from Panera Bread? Well, I’m making it a bit healthier using sprouted grain bread, extra virgin olive oil and clean eating, Simple Cranberry Sauce. This Sprouted Grain Turkey Cranberry and Brie Panini is a great meal to use up those delicious leftovers from Thanksgiving. Sprouted Grain Turkey Cranberry and…
