Happy Valentine’s Day! Are you guys up to anything special/ romantic tonight? I’m currently sitting in bed listening to the Maroon 5 Pandora station (which is really like the John Mayer/ One Republic/ Swoon worthy guitar strumming studs station ), drinking coffee, and trying to get a push of energy! I have a few V-day…
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Brown Butter Salted Pretzel and Toffee Peanut Butter Cup Stuffed Cookies
I realize that is an obnoxiously drawn out recipe title – especially for something so compact as a cookie – but with so many intensely awesome flavors in one place, I felt it necessary to give them each a little credit. I mean… Brown butter! Pretzels! Toffee! And Peanut butter cups!!! All hanging out in…
Continue ReadingDreamy Chocolate Cupcakes Filled with White Buttercream and Topped with Chocolate Ganache
Dreamy Chocolate Cupcakes Filled with White Buttercream and Topped with Chocolate Ganache !!! What a treat! Seriously. I’m in rich, chocolatey, cupcake heaven here. Won’t you join me? These cupcakes were born out of my strong desire to recreate something that would visually remind me of those cute little hostess cupcakes we use to…
Continue ReadingFeed South Africa & Three Bean Kale and Roasted Red Pepper Salad
In honor of The Feed South Africa Campaign, I made you lunch 🙂 A quick and simple lunch with beans (x3), kale, and roasted red peppers. It’s the perfect meatless mid-day meal to keep you full and happy till dinner! But first! Let’s talk a little more about this campaign. It is important, friends….
Continue ReadingSpicy Sausage, Sun Dried Tomato, and Arugula Pizza
Happy Friday, friends! We did it!!! And to celebrate another week coming to an end, I made us a pizza. A giant pizza! Studded with spicy dots of sausage, vibrant sun dried tomatoes, and a fresh sprinkle of lovely arugula leaves. So much flavor… It’s delightful! I used plain old pizza sauce and mozzarella as the…
Continue ReadingWhole Wheat Cinnamon Chip Banana Bread Pancakes
Light and fluffy whole wheat banana bread pancakes are full of flavor, studded with cinnamon chips, and so delicious you won’t even know they’re good for you! As far as pancakes go, that is 😉
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