Quick and Easy Caramel Sauce

Caramel sauce is the perfect topping for a scoop of ice cream in the summer, and it only takes a few minute to make!

Chia Quinoa Breakfast Parfait

I am generally an eggs for breakfast kind of girl, but every so often I like to mix it up and enjoy a nice, cold, fruity breakfast.

Vanilla Chia Seed Pudding

I am a huge fan of chia seeds, but only when they are hydrated.  I know a lot of people like to sprinkle them on top of food for some crunch, which can be delicious, but I prefer to either turn them into a gel that I can drink, or turn them into a delicious pudding!  This makes an easy and delicious breakfast - a perfect way to start the day!

Sticky Sweet Almond Quinoa

I mainly eat quinoa as part of a savory dish, but I have always found that good quinoa has a little bit of natural sweetness.  For me, this sweet flavor makes quinoa perfect for breakfast.

Lentil Noodle Soup

The daughter of one of my co-workers recently married into a family of lentil farmers, which has actually been really lucky for me!  They are generous enough to share their lentils, and I swear that they are nothing like the lentils from the store.  These have the most amazing flavor and texture.

Brie and Red Pepper Jelly Bombs

Prepared puff pastry is one of the greatest, most convenient frozen foods ever!  It is such a time saver, especially when you are making party food - just make sure that you remember to thaw it out first!

Gooey Confetti Cake Bars

Cake brownies are one of my favorite things to make, just because they are so simple.  However, I always think it's fun for the kids when you have brightly colored treats, so these non-brownie (i.e. blondie) bars are the perfect dessert.

Winter Fresh Slaw

For the past few weeks, all I have been craving is coleslaw.  Fresh, crunchy, and so easy to make.  However, I am not a fan of pre-made coleslaw dressing - it just tastes too sweet for me.  So, I like to make my own and control the amount of sugar in it.  But that doesn't mean I don't like some sweetness in my salad.  Pears are a beautiful, crisp, sweet addition to coleslaw.

Maple Bacon Brussels Sprouts

I never tried Brussels sprouts until I was in my 20's, and only then because one of my best friends swore they were delicious.  Our parents never made us eat them growing up because my mom said that they tasted like bad breath.  Her words.  However, my friend was right; Brussels sprouts can be amazing!

Torched Cherry Cheesecake

I absolutely love cheesecake.  Once you have done it a few times, you really get a feel for how ingredients should look at you progress through the steps.  It is so versatile, and can be flavored in so many incredible ways.

Rum Cherry Sauce

There's something about fruit topping that adds that little something extra to desserts.  It so easy to make, and goes well with a number of different desserts, from cake to ice cream, or even some yogurt.

Turkey and Quinoa Stuffed Peppers

Bell peppers are a staple in my fridge, usually consumed raw, well before I can even get around to cooking them.  But, if you load them up with protein and more delicious vegetables, you have a meal in a pepper.  I also like to have cooked quinoa in my fridge, ready to use for easy meals.

Orange Dream Salad

In our house, no special meal was complete without some form of fluffy, fruity, Jell-O salad.  We never had any real recipes for these, but we all knew them by color.  Pink salad is made every year, green is an occasional treat, and orange is a new favorite.  Plus, I personally think that all marshmallows should be lit on fire at least once, so I like to torch the ones on top.  This is optional, of course, but the flavor is so incredible!

Homemade Stuffing

For me, the tastiest Thanksgiving dish has always been stuffing. I grew up on Stove Stop stuffing, cooked right inside the turkey, seasoned with all of the delicious juices from the turkey. I have to humbly admit that I still think Stove Top is the best - even better than my recipe, but my best friend's husband is always disappointed when we don't have homemade for the holidays, so I needed to learn to make my own!

Warming Apple Crisp

Pumpkins get a lot of attention in the fall, but we can't forget about the classics, like apple crisp!