Gingerbread Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Since Thanksgiving just passed and it’s now December, here’s the first of three (3) recipes highlighting gingerbread! Enjoy! I found this delicious looking recipe for Gingerbread Cake from theviewfromgreatisland.com Ingredients 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature 1 cup granulated sugar 3 large eggs 1/3 cup molasses 1/2 tsp salt 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp ginger 1/2 tsp nutmeg 1/2 tsp clove 1/2 tsp allspice 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1 3/4 cup all purpose flour forContinue reading “Gingerbread Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting”

Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars

Since October and Halloween just passed and we are into November with more fall foods, here’s a great recipe from prettypies.com for delicious pumpkin cheesecake bars! Ingredients Crust 1 1/3 cup pepitas – or any seed or nut you like 1/3 cup unsweetened shredded coconut 2 Tbs buttery coconut oil – or virgin coconut oilContinue reading “Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars”

Stuffed Butternut Squash

Here’s a great looking fall recipe I found from pinchmegood.com! Let me know how it tastes after you make it! I can’t wait to make it myself!! Enjoy! Ingredients 2 whole butternut squash – 2-2.5 pounds each 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided Kosher salt Ground black pepper 1 pound ground sausage  2 stalks of celery,Continue reading “Stuffed Butternut Squash”

Pumpkin Bread Pudding

Looking for something to do with your fresh pumpkin flesh from carving out the jack-o-lanterns? Well have I got a recipe for you! I found this delicious looking recipe from foolproofliving.com for Pumpkin Bread Pudding!! Enjoy! Ingredients 2 15 oz. cans Pumpkin Purée – no sugar added 1 cup whole milk 2/3 cup heavy creamContinue reading “Pumpkin Bread Pudding”

One-Pot Cincinnati Chicken Chili

Celebrating my home state of Ohio, here’s another recipe that’s a play on a fan favorite (or cult favorite Skyline Chili)… it’s a healthier version of Cincinnati’s Chili. Ingredients 2 pounds lean ground chicken or turkey* 1 small onion chopped 1 red pepper chopped 2 cups chicken broth 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes 2 (8 ounce) cans tomato paste 1 1/2 teaspoons vinegar 1 teaspoons worcestershire 2 tablespoons chili powder 2 teaspoons ground cuminContinue reading “One-Pot Cincinnati Chicken Chili”

Healthy Protein Buckeyes

Continuing the celebration of my home state of Ohio, here’s a play on one of my favorite recipes – buckeyes!! INGREDIENTS 1 cup drippy, all-natural peanut butter (I used Kirland All-Natural) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 scoops vanilla whey protein powder (I used Designer Whey Vanilla) 2 tablespoons honey, organic 1 cup dark or dairy-free chocolate chips 1 tablespoon coconut oil INSTRUCTIONS Combine peanutContinue reading “Healthy Protein Buckeyes”

Savory Waffle with Ham & Egg

For this month, I’d like to share recipes that celebrate my home state of Ohio and the Midwest! To kick things off, here’s a play on a “hearty” breakfast (the “slam” breakfast Denny’s). Ingredients 4 thick slices Canadian bacon or deli ham4 eggs4 frozen whole grain waffles (We like Van’s Gourmet Multi-Grain. Each waffle packsContinue reading “Savory Waffle with Ham & Egg”

Jalapeno Chimichurri

Since we grew jalapeno peppers in our garden this summer and the season is almost over, I thought it would be cool to add a recipe using them! Well thank you to Eat This, Not That, I found a chimichurri recipe for the jalapenos! I’ll have to let you know how it turns out! Enjoy!Continue reading “Jalapeno Chimichurri”

Bruschetta

Found this tasty looking recipe for Bruschetta on Instagram! I believe this is a recipe by alphafoodie. Pretty classic and simple… it also looks amazing!!! I can’t wait to try this one!! Ingredients Ripe Tomatoes Extra Virgin Olive Oil Fresh Basil Leaves Black Pepper Fresh Mozzarella (optional) Balsamic Glaze (optional) Salt Sourdough Bread (sliced) DirectionsContinue reading “Bruschetta”

Caribbean Cottage Pie

I came across the interesting and delicious looking recipe from the Washington Post – a Caribbean version of Shepherd’s Pie (I’m guessing because of the plantains). Enjoy!! Ingredients For the topping 3 green plantains (about 2 1/2 pounds total) 1/2 cup cold water, plus more as needed 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more asContinue reading “Caribbean Cottage Pie”