Gotta Crunch?!

PUMPKIN-CRUNCH GRANOLA When I get to eat a sweet and satisfy a crunch with good-for-me complex carbs – that’s a good day!  This mix is everything you love a granola to be.  Slightly sweet, spicy, nutty, crunchy, nice-sized chunks, and lots of oats.   Oh, and it makes your house smell like Pumpkin Pie.  There’s…

Bakery-beautiful from your own oven..

RASPBERRY CRUMB BARS I adore these bars! Sweet jam baked until bubbly on an almond-pecan shortbread crust and topped with spicy crumbs…what’s not to love?! Raspberry is wonderful, but you could make several different flavors and present them on a gorgeous platter for parties or tea…or gorgeously boxed for a friend. ~~~~     Vegetable…

Valentine’s Dinner…show a little love!

PECAN CHICKEN KIEV This has been one of my most popular recipes and for as elegant and yummy as this is, it’s very quick to put together.  For a special someone…for a dinner party…for yourself with a favorite TV program…it’s a winner! I’ve paired it with some fresh green beans, roasted with minced garlic and…

Beautiful party appetizer – no work at all!

CARAMEL PECAN BRIE For your Holiday parties, or when you want to feel a little more up-scale watching the game – this quick appetizer is easy and impressive. I’ve used it with Cinnamon Bliss and it’s wonderful…if you have that, it will be truly sugar free.  If not, the Whey Low Gold, and my caramel…

Beans…the more you eat…the more – healthy you get.

KIDNEY BEAN BURGERS Okay…some of us may toot…but they’re still super healthy! I like to use them in lots of ways – although simply in a bowl with a little butter and spices is fantastic – and these burgers were really good. With added ground nuts to up the protein, the carbs are complex and…

Autumn salad in gorgeous color…

  SWEET POTATO SALAD How pretty is that?!  And the beta-carotene practically screams at you, here! This would be great on your Holiday table…is good room temp or cold, travels well and is a great alternative to the starchier white potatoes. Flavored with toasted pecans, chewy, tangy cranberries, and lemon – it would be perfect…