Zucchini is one of the most prolific vegetables you can grow in your garden. Once they are picked they can be use in almost any vegetable side dish and even transformed into cakes, cookies and bars. I try and pick zucchini small…no larger than 10-12 inches but occasionally some get over looked.
For many years a large portion of my garden was filled with black raspberry bushes. My children well remember the days when we picked 30+ pints to sell to a local produce stand. There is nothing better than a sun warmed ripe black raspberry! Even the scratches from the thorns were forgotten when the berries were ripe. This jelly is delicious spread on soo
Fried Dill Pickles—who doesn’t like this southern specialty! These pickles are air fried to lessen the calorie load and they are still delicious! I used my home canned Dill Pickles Spears but you can also use bought pickles.
Bright red juicy strawberries herald the arrival of spring. They are one of the most versatile berries and the most widely cultivated. They are featured in many dishes and are one of the easiest fruits to grow. My garden has always had a large strawberry patch much to my children’s dismay. They hated the weeding but when they berries were ready the patch became much more likeable. June-bearing are my favorite kind to plant. Homegrown strawberries have the most flavor simply because the sugar converts to starch soon after they being picked.
Protein Bars! Have you ever wished you could buy a protein bar that didn’t have sugar in it? Did you know you can make these easily at home? I love to have protein bars on hand for when I have to be away from home for a few hours or traveling. Here is a Strawberry Protein bar that is sugar free and full of healthy goodness.
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. If you need a special dessert for your family, I have just the one for you! This Strawberry Cake is such a delicious treat that is not only a feast for the tastebuds but also for the eyes.
Bitter, cold, windy days call for hot, steamy drinks to ward off chills. This healthy Cappuccino mix is a pantry staple that takes the place of the pre-packaged sugar-laden mixes. Depending on whether you use cream, almond milk this drink can be either a THM Fuel Pull or a THM S. Or if you like iced drinks all year around you can serve this drink over ice! Either way its a win!!
My family enjoy all kinds of drinks. Coffee stars at the top of the list that our family enjoys. This creamy Cappuccino
Our family loves Cheesecake and Red Velvet Cake, so why not combine the two into this fabulous dessert. The Red Velvet Cake has a secret ingredient in it to help keep it moist. Try this elegant dessert for your next family gathering. I am sure they will love it.
Soft, chewy cookies are always a treat, especially with a cup of coffee. These Chocolate Mint Chip cookies have a great chocolate flavor with the cool burst of peppermint. If you want the taste of a Thin Mint Cookie with the texture of chunky chocolate chip cookies, this one’s for you.
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.
