I love a good salty-sweet combo. Chocolate-covered pretzels are my main weakness, I can’t be trusted around a bag of those. So when I saw this recipe, I knew it was going to be fantastic. These are not your average brownies, they have chewy toffee pieces inside and on top, and are topped with crunchyRead more
Coming up with new, delicious, and easy vegan and gluten-free desserts for Carroll Cafe is a challenge. This month I decided to give rice pudding a try. I figured there must be a good recipe using a non-dairy milk to make it vegan. While I usually prefer my rice to be savory, this rice puddingRead more
I’ve been seeing quite a few raw brussels sprout salads, so it was finally time to try making one. This salad is refreshing, tart and tangy, salty, and crunchy. It’s absolutely delicious. It’s a simple and fantastic winter salad. Since kale is hearty I think leftovers would hold up pretty well. The dressing makes quiteRead more
I haven’t been to Sweden, but I’m pretty sure I’d love the food (then again you’d be hard pressed to find a country where I wouldn’t love the food). This cake has a subtle sweetness that highlights the sweet apples. It’s moist and spiced with cardamom and is the perfect tea-time cake. This wasRead more
This baked oatmeal is a great way to start your day. The bananas caramelize and add a ton of sweet flavor, they really shine after baking. Toasted almonds and walnuts add great crunch, protein and omega-3s. Chewy oats provide fiber, making this a filling and lasting breakfast option. It’s definitely a nutritious and delicious breakfast.Read more
These cookies are a family favorite. My grandma always made these for Sister as her Christmas cookie. Since grandma passed away in 2007, I’ve tried to carry on the tradition. While I’m sure mine aren’t as pretty as Grandma’s were, they’re just as tasty. These cookies are delicious, the rich buttery shortbread complements the toastedRead more
While visiting my friend in CO, I learned that Justin’s nut butters are produced in CO. And while on a field trip of the 2nd largest Whole Foods in the country, we sampled some freshly pressed nut butters. Clearly I’m on a nut butter kick, because as soon as I got home and saw aRead more
This is a simple side. It’s a bit more exciting than your usual rice or plain quinoa. While the dried fruit adds a little pop of flavor, it doesn’t make the dish overwhelming sweet, just a subtle, chewy fruit flavor. Turmeric is a lovely spice, so bright and cheery. It’s also supposed to be goodRead more
We had a celebration at my church on Sunday, recognizing one of our members joining the small (but mighty) Servant Leadership Team. When I asked Trish what kind of dessert she’d like to celebrate with, she said she liked chocolate and almonds but left the rest up to me. After looking through the many magazineRead more