Is there anything better than a mug of creamy, chocolate-y, hot cocoa to wrap your hands around during the winter?! Yes there is! It's homemade hot cocoa mix!!! That's right! This is a recipe for making your very own hot cocoa mix. Once the bulk hot cocoa mix is made, you can effortlessly turn it into a bunch of cups of delicious, warming, hot cocoa!!! Are you READY for this?!?! You're gonna love this homemade hot cocoa mix!!! It's super easy to make, only requiring … [Read more...]
Coconut Macaroons (Sweetened with Honey)
It's officially cookie season!!! Well, isn't it always cookie season?!?! Let's make some coconut macaroons!!! If you love all things coconut - especially coconut with a little bit of dark chocolate - then, these cookies are for you. These coconut macaroons are soft, a little crunchy, chewy, loaded with delicious, sweet, shredded coconut, and just a little dark chocolate for contrast. They are super easy to make. They are sweetened with honey, they are gluten free, and dairy … [Read more...]
Easy Pumpkin Pie (9 Ingredients)
Who would like a slice of pumpkin pie?!?! If you're here, I am assuming that the answer is a big fat Y-E-S!!! Creamy, luscious pumpkin filling that's perfectly spiced, with a crispy, flaky, buttery crust - all topped with whipped cream - is there a more perfect dessert for Thanksgiving? Or, just for fall-time in general? I think not. Last week, I shared a recipe for gluten free pie crust, so I am sure you had an idea that I would follow it up this week with some sort of pie, right? … [Read more...]
Flaky Gluten Free Pie Crust (All-Butter)
Hi, my name is Emily. I am a pie critic...who doesn't know how to make pies. Until now, that is!!! My grandma was an amazing pie baker. Every holiday, special event, or just because, she made a pie. Apple was my favorite, but I couldn't pass up a good pumpkin pie. Or her lemon meringue pie, or her rhubarb pie in the spring. They were all flawless, every time. Even when she would exclaim that this crust wasn't her best. Grandma, it was always your best. To us, at … [Read more...]
Make Ahead Breakfast Sandwiches (with Pesto)
Is there a better breakfast than a warm, egg sandwich, with melted cheese? On a busy weekday?! Especially, because all you have to do was warm it up in the microwave for 30 seconds to a minute, and it's piping hot, and ready to get your day started. Because, these aren't just any breakfast sandwiches. These are make ahead breakfast sandwiches. That's right. These breakfast sandwiches are meant to be made ahead, on the weekends - and stored in your fridge so that a warm … [Read more...]
Healthy Rice Krispie Treats (No Marshmallows)
Healthy rice krispie treats? Is such a thing even possible?! Yes it is!!! I have had this idea ever since I made my healthier scotcharoos. Which are pretty much a rice krispie treat, only with peanut butter, instead of marshmallows, and topped with a layer of melted chocolate and butterscotch chips. SO GOOD!!!! Anyways, I knew from that recipe that you don't actually need marshmallows to hold rice cereal together. All you need is a little nut butter, and honey. These healthier rice … [Read more...]
Healing Roasted Tomato and Red Pepper Soup
Allow me to offer you a bowl of healing, roasted tomato and red pepper soup. It warms the soul on the gloomiest fall evenings. This recipe was originally published in 2016. It has been a very popular recipe during the fall and winter months. It was finally time for a glow up. If you are a fan of this recipe, don't worry, I kept the recipe true to the original with the exception of a few additional ingredients that are listed as optional. Such as, heavy cream, smoked paprika, and an … [Read more...]
Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs (Easy to Peel)
Hard boiled eggs are a wonderful thing. They are easy, they are a great make-ahead breakfast, or snack. They are portable. You can add them to salads, turn them into egg salad, or deviled eggs. Plus, eggs are so good for us. They are a complete protein that has essential amino acids. Not to mention, they have a lot of vitamins and minerals in them. What's not to love?! What if I told you making hard boiled eggs can be even easier with the use of the Instant pot?!?! I used … [Read more...]
Easy Fermented Salsa (Great for Gut Health)
I have been excited to share this fermented salsa recipe with you for a year!!! I started making it last summer, after my content calendar was already planned...so, I saved it for this summer. Yes, it's September, and I should probably be sharing a soup recipe, or a pumpkin recipe...or something....but, I know you all still have tomatoes coming out of your garden like crazy, so I knew sharing a fermented salsa recipe was still needed. That's the beauty of fermented salsa, it uses fresh … [Read more...]
Basil Pesto Recipe (with Almonds)
If I could only have one sauce on hand for the rest of my life, it would 100% be basil pesto!!! During the summer we grow a lot of basil, and I often end up using it to make pesto. It's a great way to use up excess basil, and it's such a versatile sauce to keep on hand. It can instantly turn boring recipes into something exciting. I love the fresh, herb-y, tangy, flavor of homemade pesto that's got a nice rich, nutty texture to it. The best part, with the help of a food processor, it is … [Read more...]
