Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins have been on my mind for a while now. I finally had a few overripe bananas (see below on how overripe) so I could experiment with some recipes! It's been so rainy the past few weeks that I've been able to catch up on a few different...
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Healthy Seed & Nut Bars
I am obsessed with these healthy seed and nut bars! They are packed with tons of nutrients, protein, good fats, and just the right amount of sweetness. I like to cut these up into smaller cubes and keep them in the freezer to keep on hand. You can be flexible with the...
Paleo Pumpkin Spice Muffins
I came up with these paleo pumpkin spice muffins, that are also nut free, for some very special clients of mine. In a previous post (on Peruvian chicken skewers), I mentioned that I have been hired to cook for some clients in October with a lot of different dietary...
Chipotle Sweet Potato Chorizo Hash – Make it Ahead or Make it Right Now
I love breakfast for dinner. I really love breakfast anytime. And I also love sweet potatoes. Add in Bacon, the world's most perfect protein, and chorizo? I'm in. Who's with me? Sweet potatoes are just so, bright and cheerful. And they meld so well with so many...
Pasteis De Nata – The Best Portuguese Dessert
(Pasteis de Nata is Pronounced Past-eesh De Nada) How we discovered Pasteis de Nata in Portugal Have you ever been to Portugal? If not -- add it to the top of your "post-covid travel plans" list. It is one of the most incredible countries I have ever visited. The...
Cinnamon Bread by James Beard
I love cinnamon. It’s one of the greatest spices, in my humble opinion. It's the perfect accompaniment for bread too! It's surprisingly savory when paired with turkey and a cranberry spread (add in some Brie cheese for an extra delicious sandwich!). This bread is so...
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Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins have been on my mind for a while now. I finally had a few overripe bananas (see below on how overripe) so I could experiment with some recipes! It's been so rainy the past few weeks that I've been able to catch up on a few different...



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