These mango strawberry popsicles make a healthy treat for the summer. Both kids and adults will love these healthy frozen treats, and no one will be any the wiser that they are made without any added sugar. With just three ingredients, these yogurt and fruit popsicles are easy to make, and they last up to three months in the freezer for a fun treat all summer long. Mango Strawberry Popsicles…
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Healthy Zucchini Egg Cups Recipe: Low Carb Breakfast Idea
Enjoy zucchini egg cups as a low carb breakfast idea. Perfect for an on the go breakfast idea or a sit down brunch, this healthy breakfast recipe is easy to make, prep and freeze. Zucchini Egg Cups Learn how to make zucchini egg muffins for a low carb, gluten free food. These are perfect for meal prep because you can store them for several days after you make them. If…
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Vegan Zucchini Brownies Recipe: A Healthier Dessert Alternative
Learn how to make a delicious and easy zucchini brownies. This vegan dessert recipe makes a fudgy brownie thanks to the vegan chocolate chips. It is dairy free and doesn’t have eggs, so it’s safe for vegetarians and vegans, as well as those with food sensitivities to those ingredients. My mom and I both love brownies and she enjoys baking them as a treat. Unfortunately, she now has to watch…
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Green Tea Bombs Recipe with Edible Flowers
Learn how to make a green tea bomb recipe. These beautiful green tea globes contain edible flowers for a beautiful cup of hot tea. Tea bombs are like hot chocolate bombs, but they are made with tea instead. These beautiful little tea globes are filled with green tea tucked inside a clear shell made with isomalt. I added a pop of color and more flavor by using dried herbs. These…
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How to Make Chocolate Covered Peeps for Easter Treats
Discover how to make chocolate covered Peeps. It’s easy to make these adorable Easter treats! They are sure to be a hit at your Easter gathering or tucked inside an Easter basket. These chocolate dipped marshmallows are also a fun party treat to include in a goody bag for a children’s Easter party. Chocolate Covered Peeps If you’re looking for fun and unique Easter treats, try these Easter marshmallow pops.…
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Lemon Poppy Seed Loaf Cake Recipe: Citrus Inspired Vegan Dessert
How to make a delicious moist poppy seed loaf cake recipe from scratch. This vegan recipe for lemon poppy seed loaf cake is one of the best citrus desserts for spring or summer. Serve it at brunch, as a spring dessert recipe or as a plant based snack. This easy recipe has lemon juice and lemon zest and poppy seeds for a delicious flavor. It’s dairy free and egg free,…
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Keto Sausage Biscuits Recipe: Low Carb Breakfast Idea
Learn how to make keto sausage biscuits for a delicious high protein, low carb breakfast idea. This is an easy recipe that uses cream cheese and almond flour to make homemade biscuits, so they are lower in carbs than traditional biscuits. The addition of cheddar cheese gives these almond flour biscuits extra flavor for a delicious and healthy breakfast. Keto and Sausage Biscuits Even though I’m not following a keto…
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Mini Hot Chocolate Bomb Recipe for Warm Winter Drinks & Treats
Make this mini hot chocolate bomb recipe as a warm winter drink to enjoy on cold, snowy days. Plus discover tips and tricks for the perfect outcome. These DIY hot cocoa bombs are not only a fun project you can make in your kitchen, they’re also a tasty way to spend a relaxing afternoon or a quiet evening by the fire. Making hot chocolate bombs isn’t everyone’s forte. If you…
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Braided Apple Cinnamon Bread Recipe from Scratch
Learn how to make apple cinnamon bread with apple pie filling and cheddar cheese. This apple bread recipe is as pretty as it is delicious! Follow my step-by-step instructions to bake a braided apple cinnamon bread loaf from scratch. Apples are most popular in the fall, but this braided apple cinnamon bread recipe is a treat all year long. While it looks beautiful with the braids, it’s actually easier to…
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How to Make Oreo Waffles as Fun Breakfast Idea for Special Occasions
Learn how to make Oreo waffles in a waffle iron for a fun twist on this classic breakfast recipe. Both kids and adults will love this easy recipe that can be made either from scratch or with pancake mix. This fun breakfast idea also makes delicious chocolate dessert waffles that are perfect for brunch or a special occasion. Not only is it kid-approved, it’s sure to become a family favorite.…
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How to Make Pomegranate Cider Recipe on the Stove Top or Slow Cooker
Learn how to make this delicious pomegranate cider recipe for your next holiday party. This warm winter drink is easy to make on the stove top or in a slow cooker or crockpot. And your guests will love the flavor combination of pomegranate, apple cider and warm spices that give it a unique and complex flavor. For the adults, add some rum or whiskey for a pomegranate hard cider recipe…
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Dairy Free Jalapeno Ranch Dip Recipe: Easy Game Day Snack
Learn how to make jalapeno ranch dip as a game day snack or appetizer for holiday gatherings with this dairy free jalapeno ranch dip recipe. You can’t have a game day or holiday gathering without finger food for your guests. This easy game day snack recipe is perfect for friends and family to enjoy while watching football around the tv, even if they have dietary restrictions. Discover how to make…
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Corgi Hot Chocolate Bombs with Marshmallows Recipe
Whether you’re looking for a homemade holiday gift idea or simply a warming winter treat, these hot chocolate bombs with marshmallows are a delight for dog lovers. Keep reading to discover how to make cocoa bombs with Corgi shaped marshmallows, how to temper and melt chocolate, the best molds for making hot chocolate filled drink balls, a step-by-step photo tutorial of the process, and a video of the unveiling of…
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Homemade Pumpkin Pie Recipe from Scratch Plus Pumpkin Pie Spice Mix
Make a homemade pumpkin pie recipe from scratch to enjoy this holiday season. Plus try my wonderful recipe for pumpkin pie spice mix. This easy pumpkin pie spice mix is the perfect pantry staple for all your favorite seasonal recipes. Homemade pumpkin pie has always been a classic in my home. Throughout my childhood, as I was growing up, pumpkin pie was legit the fourth quarter dessert of the season.…
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Golden Milk Benefits + How to Make An Easy Turmeric Milk Recipe
Learn all about the golden milk benefits for your mind and body! This healthy golden milk recipe is very easy to make. You only need 5 ingredients plus 5 minutes prep for the perfect drink. Made with turmeric and honey, this turmeric latte is a healthy and delicious drink that can boost immunity, reduce inflammation, promote sleep and aid with digestion. Easy Golden Milk Recipe With cold and flu season…
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Halloween Bark Recipe: How to Make Chocolate Candy Bark
Make this fun Halloween bark recipe for your Halloween party. These easy holiday treats are perfect for all your party tricksters. Try this recipe for making chocolate candy bark to delight all your party guests this fall. Plus learn how to choose the best chocolate for chocolate candy bark, as well as tips on melting and tempering chocolate. Halloween Party Ideas Halloween is one of my favorite holidays. Not a…
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Pear Oatmeal Recipe with Cinnamon That Tastes Like Homemade Pie
This delicious cinnamon pear oatmeal recipe tastes like homemade pear pie and makes a warm and comforting breakfast idea for heart health. Learn more about the health benefits of oatmeal. Plus how to make my wonderful cinnamon pear oatmeal for you and your family for breakfast! I love pear season. Pears are always such a treat. And once cooked, they become even more delectable as the natural sugars and flavors…
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Vegetarian Pumpkin Chili Recipe with Rice: Heart Healthy Fall Dinner Idea
The fall harvest is all about pumpkins. And what better way to enjoy pumpkin than with a seasonal vegetarian pumpkin chili recipe? This vegetarian chili with rice recipe is both healthy and nutritious. It also makes a comforting meal throughout the fall season in under 30 minutes. Fall means pumpkin spice lattes, pumpkin bread, and pumpkin pie. I do enjoy sweet pumpkin foods, but I also really enjoy savory pumpkin…
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Tulsi Ginger Tea Recipe for Digestive Support & Stress Relief
Learn how to make this easy tulsi ginger tea recipe. This adaptogenic tea not only offers digestive and immune support, it can also aid with stress relief when you need it most. Life is stressful. Life since we found ourselves thrust into a seemingly unending game of Jumanji — well, it’s kind of been insane. Right now, myself included, we are all struggling with constant changes. Some of those changes…
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Popcorn Hack: The Frugal Healthy Way to Make Popcorn in a Paper Bag
Learn how to make healthy popcorn in a paper bag using simply popcorn kernels (and nothing else) with this easy and affordable popcorn hack. Despite acquiring our first microwave in the late 70s, it wasn’t until the early 80s that my parents started making microwave popcorn. Instead, we had old school popcorn maker when I was growing up. The brand escapes me now, but it had a large brown metal…
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Pumpkin Butter Recipe: A Fall Favorite to Spice Up Everyday Dishes
Learn how to make a homemade pumpkin butter recipe on the stovetop. Made using minimal ingredients, this pumpkin butter is simply a combination of fresh pumpkin, sugar and spices. Spread this delightful, fall flavored butter on bread and biscuits. Or use it spice your favorite dishes to give them seasonal flare. It’s the perfect addition to pancakes, yogurt and overnight oats. Every fall, I have to make at least one…
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Thyme Tea Benefits: Plus How to Make Thyme Tea with Recipes
Learn about thyme tea benefits and how to make thyme tea at home with this collection of easy thyme tea recipes for cough and congestion. During a recent bout of seasonal allergies, I decided to try a thyme tea blend I’d recently purchased on Etsy. Having read about thyme tea benefits, I was intrigued to see if thyme tea really was as wonderful as I’d read for easing cough and…
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How Long Does Produce Last? Plus How to Use Ripe Produce to Make Soap
Wondering how long does produce last? Check out these handy tips and tricks for storing fresh fruits and veggies and learn how long your fresh produce will last with proper storage. Plus discover how to use overripe fruit and vegetables to make homemade cold process soap as a fun twist when produce becomes too ripe or soft to eat. I try to eat healthy, which isn’t cheap. I only go…
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Bumblebee Oreo Cookie Truffles with Cream Cheese for Spring Entertaining
These easy, no bake Oreo cookie truffles are perfect for spring entertaining. Shaped like cute little bumblebees, this cute variation on a traditional Oreo cookie truffles recipe is made with cream cheese, white chocolate chips, Oreos and fondant. This recipe for bumblebee Oreo cookie truffles makes a fun and tasty addition to any spring event or party. Ideas for Spring Entertaining: No Bake Dessert Recipe It’s not officially spring yet,…
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Chili Seasoning Mix Recipe: A Healthy Alternative for Chili Recipes
Keep warm this winter with a cozy pot of homemade chili. Whether you’re making traditional chili or trying a vegetarian recipe, this easy chili seasoning mix is a must for your spice cabinet! This best chili spice mix recipe is a healthy alternative to store bought mixes containing an overabundance of salt, MSG and other unwanted ingredients. Read on to discover my favorite, healthy recipe for making your own seasoning…
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Christmas Food Gifts: Ideas for Christmas Food Gifts for Friends & Family This Holiday Season
Christmas food gifts are an easy way to please everyone on your list. It’s both a simple way to ensure your gift doesn’t get returned to the store, and it’s a delightful treat that your recipient will enjoy throughout the holiday season. Let’s face it. Gift giving is hard. And if you’re dating someone new or you’re simply on a budget, figuring out your Christmas gift list can be crazy…
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Mushroom Bacon Risotto Recipe: A Warming Winter Dinner Idea (Plus Heart Healthy Bacon Alternatives)
Need a warming winter dinner idea? This easy mushroom bacon risotto recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners with family or a weekend dinner with friends. Plus easy and healthy alternatives to using bacon if you’ve made heart health a priority! I’ve really been trying to eat healthier the past few months. My dad somehow miraculously avoid a heart attack at 72. However, he also had three heart surgeries over the…
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Vanilla Chai Tea Recipe: Make This Easy Spice Mix for DIY Holiday Gifts
Whether you enjoy the delicious flavor of a vanilla chai tea latte or need ideas for DIY holiday gifts, this vanilla chai tea mix is the perfect recipe to spice things up this winter. Keep reading to learn how to make your own easy vanilla chai tea mix for lattes for a cozy winter treat or to package as budget friendly DIY Christmas for friends, family and coworkers. DIY Holiday…
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Easy Gourmet Caramel Apples Recipe with Crushed Cookie Toppings
Learn how to make delicious, homemade caramel apples. A favorite cool weather treat, this easy caramel apples recipe is the perfect way to enjoy apples when they’re in season. They’re perfect not just for after school snacks, but as fun party treats as well. Do you need party ideas? Try setting up a caramel apple bar! Or make these caramel apple pops with your favorite toppings as a fun family…
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Bourbon Balls Recipe with Woodford Reserve: No Bake DIY Holiday Gifts
Make this easy gluten free, no bake bourbon balls recipe with Woodford Reserve (or rum if you prefer!) for the ultimate last minute DIY holiday gifts! This no bake bourbon balls recipe with Woodford Reserve allows you to create the ultimate no bake last minute DIY holiday gifts. These easy bourbon balls not only taste delicious, they’re also gluten free. So everyone can enjoy the delectable taste of chocolate and…
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Cooking & Baking with Mace: The Vintage Spice You Need to Try
Have you ever used mace in a recipe? No, mace isn’t just a deterrent from assailants. It’s actually a lesser known vintage spice. Mace is closely related to nutmeg and is similar in both aroma and flavor. It is often used in teas and tinctures. And it also makes a great addition to foods and baking recipes. Keep reading to learn more about the vintage spice mace. And to discover…
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Pumpkin Cheesecake Brownies Recipe: A Seasonal Fall Favorite Dessert
Learn how to make pumpkin cheesecake brownies recipe with pecan streusel topping is a delicious fall dessert idea. These tasty brownies are made using box mix and are a delicious treat for anyone who loves pumpkin spice! Pumpkin Cheesecake Brownies: The Perfect Fall Dessert There’s no harm, no foul indulging in a treat from time to time. And brownies are my jam. With the fall harvest in sight and pumpkins…
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Pumpkin Spice Latte Recipe: A Healthy Non-Dairy 2-Ingredient Recipe
This healthy dairy and gluten free pumpkin spice latte recipe is the perfect treat for fall. A vegan latte packed with healthy fats from coconut and almonds, this pumpkin spice latte makes a quick and easy breakfast swap whether you’re running behind from back to school or just feeling run down. All with just two simple ingredients and only 76 calories per 12.5 fl oz. serving. A Better Pumpkin Spice…
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Best Ice Cream Milkshake Recipes for Summer
Summer is HOT! But you can cool down and enjoy a summertime treat with one of these best ice cream milkshake recipes for summer! Keep reading to discover 75+ yummy milkshake recipes you can make this weekend to help you cool down from the summer heat. The Best Ice Cream Milkshake Recipes Ice cream milkshakes are a favorite summertime treat. Not only are they cold and delicious, they’re fairy easy…
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Easy Brown Sugar Drop Cookies Recipe (A Delicious Anytime Treat!)
Learn how to bake delicious, easy brown sugar drop cookies for an after school snack or a weekend dessert treat. These quick & easy homemade cookies are simple to make, easy on the budget and taste amazing. You’ll love the lightly crunchy exterior paired with soft fluffy centers! Keep reading to learn how to make these 20-minute brown sugar drop cookies for your family this weekend. Let’s Make Brown Sugar…
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Flank Steak Tacos Recipe with Avocado Crema for Weeknight Dinners
How to make a delicious flank steak tacos recipe with avocado crema, cilantro and a chili lime rub for quick and easy weeknight dinners for taco Tuesday. (It’s also a great way to use that overabundant supply of zucchini July through August when your garden is overflowing!) Let’s Taco About Cooking I’ll admit I’m not the best cook. I learned the basics (my mom taught me to bake, not cook) during…
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Boozy Popsicles with Edible Lilac Flowers
Learn how to make “I’m all grown up” boozy popsicles with edible lilac flowers with a simple gin and tonic popsicle recipe. It’s perfect for spring brunch with your lady friends and a fun way to enjoy a summer treat a season early! A Traditional Summer Treat I still have fond memories of my parents giving me change to buy ice cream throughout summers as a child. Every year the…
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You’re About to Discover Your New Favorite Tea!
Whether you’re new to drinking loose leaf teas, or you’re a self described tea connoisseur, you’re going to love the natural, organic loose leaf teas from Mountain Rose Herbs. With a wide selection of every kind of organic loose leaf tea imaginable, it’s hard not to find a tea that you love. However, if you’re still on the hunt for that perfect tea that fits both your tastes AND your…
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Limoncello & Violette Spritzer Recipe with Healthy Probiotics
This limoncello & violette spritzer recipe is the perfect cocktail for your spring brunch! Not only does it blend bright spring flavors into a refreshing drink, it also contains the same natural probiotics that you find in raw apple cider vinegar. Truth be told, this cocktail recipe came out of my desire to find a way to use up the leftover Liqueur de Violette from a long ago party and…
