It is easier to make refrigerator pickles at home than you think! Simply slice some cucumbers, pour a flavorful brine over them and let the vinegar do its magic. You’ll have a delicious snack and burger accompaniment in no time! Easy Dill Pickles – Low…
These Vanilla Donuts with Toasted Coconut Glaze are buttery and delicate and have a delicious almond taste from the almond flour and then also a lovely coconut taste from the toasted coconut glaze. These donuts are a great breakfast or brunch treat, snack, or dessert! At work,…
You will love these homemade sugar-free (low carb and keto!) marshmallows that come together in minutes. I didn’t have a chick or bunny-shaped cookie cutter to make them into actual “peeps” so I just used my most Easter/spring inspired cookie cutter: a cute flower shape.…
Nanaimo Bars, for those who don’t know, are delicious squares made with a chocolate-coconut-pecan base, a thick layer of custard-flavoured icing and then topped with chocolate. Do you see why all Canadians love these bars? No Bake Treats The best thing about Nanaimo Bars is…
These spicy curly fries are crispy, delicious and so fun to eat! It’s the best way to get all the health benefits of butternut squash into your day and they are kid-friendly! Just adjust the cayenne pepper if you are going to serve these to…
What is strawberry compote? Strawberry compote is basically pie filling, but compote is a better name because it has so many more uses than just pie filling. In addition to using it for pies and tarts, I also use it to top cheesecake, ice cream,…
Are you on Team Cakey Brownies or Team Fudgy Brownies? I am definitely on Team Fudgy Brownies and these do not disappoint! I normally don’t like when people make grand statements about their recipes like “Best Brownies Ever” but honestly, when I tried these that…
Happy Valentine’s Day! This healthy Molten Lava Chocolate Cake is a perfect dessert to share with someone special for a stay at home Valentine’s Day dinner. Or just for any night of the week really, since this version is healthy and guilt-free! Healthy Molten Lava…
This recipe for raspberry jam comes together in minutes and is just as delicious as the kind sweetened with cups and cups of sugar. Instead of pectin, it is made with gelatin, which has a host of health benefits. BENEFITS OF GELATIN Homemade jam (including…
There is nothing better than a huge, gourmet, bakery-style cookie. I have been to New York City twice now, and was pregnant both times! Do you know how good the food is in New York when you are pregnant?! This time went we went, we…
These muffins are super quick to whip up on a Sunday morning and will make your breakfast extra special. They are also great to throw in your lunch box and bring to work/school. The lemon cream cheese frosting is optional, but it is KILLER and…
My recipe for homemade healthy Nutella takes only a few minutes and tastes just as decadent and creamy as the store-bought kind, but without the crazy amount of sugar. It is entirely up to you how much sugar to add- I like to use a…
Smoothies are pretty good. But smoothie bowls… with toppings?!! Killer. It’s the difference between plain ice cream and an ice cream sundae with chocolate chips and hot fudge. They are just next level. I am obsessed with them. What are Smoothie Bowls? I first learned…
These spicy cinnamon gummy candies taste like those Hot Lips you used to get at Halloween. Remember Hot Lips? They hurt so good! Spicy and delicious! And my version is sugar-free if you use powdered erythritol or your fave sweetener. My View on Halloween I have…
This super easy recipe is a simple way to trick your kids into eating their greens! It is basically kid-friendly kale. Bet you never knew there was such a thing! Who would have thought eating kale would be so fun? I make green smoothies for Gordie…
If you haven’t tried toasted coconut butter candy, you are missing out. It is buttery and smooth and rich like fudge. And it melts in your mouth just the right amount. It is perfection, second only to chocolate. I’m a daily snacker. Around 3 or…
This recipe for Toasted Coconut Butter takes 5 minutes and has 1 ingredient. (Can something with 1 ingredient even be called a recipe?) And it is so good you are going to want to stop what you are doing and go make it right now. You…