Christmas is just around the corner and with it comes holiday baking! Baking cookies had always been a part of our family’s Christmas. When I was a young girl, my mother and some of her sisters would get together to bake cookies. Those were exciting times; playing with cousins and tasting all kinds of cookies.
Baked beans are a long standing tradition at barbecues, picnics and potlucks. In the off canning season I will pressure can quarts of baked beans to have on hand for the summer months. Homemade baked beans are so much better than bought and you can control what you put in them.
Angel Food cakes are a fluffy light cake made mostly from egg whites. This “Taste like Oreos” Angel Food is all of that plus it is layered with a creamy filling that will delight anyone taste buds. If you have never tried black cocoa, you will be quite pleased with the oreo taste it gives.
What do you get when you combine chocolate and peanuts together? The perfect protein bar! These bars remind me of a candy bars…..and best of all they are good for you! Chocolate Peanut Protein Bars are chock full of protein, healthy fats, and are sugar and gluten-free.
From a little child and up, I always loved Ramen Noodles. This Homemade Ramen Noodle Bowl has become a favorite of mine. It is chock full of lean protein, veggies, and low-carb noodles. What is not to like about that!!
Chicken Noodle Soup been a favorite of mine ever since I was a young child. The traditional Pennsylvania Dutch Chicken Noodle Soup was made with homemade egg noodles, lots of sweet corn, and loaded with carbs. Here is a slimming version that is so tasty and packed full of flavor.
Cheesecakes are always so special to serve for holidays meals. These No-bake White Chocolate Cheesecakes are easy to make. Best of all they only takes a few ingredients. These creamy cheesecakes will fool everyone in believing they full of sugar when they are not.
Thanksgiving is just around the corner! This Garlic and Herb Roasted Turkey will wow you guests with its taste and presentation. Another side bonus is, your house will smell wonderful while this is turkey is roasting. The broth from roasting the turkey makes the best gravy.
Crisp, juicy apples in shades of green, yellow, and red are being picked in orchards these late summer days. Their flavors vary from tart to honey sweet. In our area freshly picked apples begin to appear at produce markets in late July and continue being picked until late October. Fried apples are so easy to make and the Brown Sugar Sweetener caramelizes on them for a melt-in-your-mouth goodness. I was gifted Granny Smith Apples and the combination of tart/caramelized is so appealing.
If you are like me–you wish peach season would last longer. This fluffy cheesecake features peaches. Even better yet, it is a no-bake dessert so you don’t have to turn your oven on. The walnuts in the crust add a delightful crunch and pair with the smoothness of the filling. There are so many peaches varieties to pick from but my favorites for fresh eating are Red Haven, Sun High, and Contender.Â
