Fresh, uncomplicated recipes to nourish the body while feeding the soul
Celebrate baking season with this simple one-layer sweet potato cake that will fill your home with an irresistible sweet-spicy aroma that goes hand in hand with falling leaves and cool autumn temps. The Coffee-Tahini icing was inspired by a delicious Halva Latte from Sofra, a Mediterranean cafe in Cambridge, MA that my daughter shared with …
These simple, classic cookies get a little dressed up with fresh lemon, rosemary and a bit of drizzle. They are fun to make, especially with helpers in the kitchen to cut and decorate. They make a great Valentine’s Day treat, but are also perfect for an afternoon pick-me-up or late night chat with friends. And …
Crisp, tart Granny Smith apples, tossed with a bit of brown sugar and cinnamon, get wrapped up in flaky whole wheat pastry for a simple, rustic open-faced pie. I use this recipe to teach beginning bakers as well as anyone who struggles with making pastry at home how just a few easy steps and a …
This loaf makes use of the bumper crop of autumn apples and the fresh cider that salutes the transition from summer to fall. Luckily both are available all year long so keep this simple, but yummy loaf on hand in any season. Grace God of abundant blessings, thank you for the fruits of the earth …
Begin the day with these yummy pancakes that have one foot in the healthy camp and another in the sweet treat category. Thanks to the perfectly pink strawberry butter, there’s hardly any need for extra maple syrup! Grace Thank you God for fresh starts, for renewed energy, and for the loving hands that prepared this …
This cake is super easy to make–no electric mixer needed! Adding the sweet, barely pink glaze and some show-stopping strawberries, turns this simple, one-layer cake into a dessert worthy of any celebration! I like to use avocado oil whenever I can as it is one of the healthier oils, but you can also use regular …
My favorite part of the traditional St. Patrick’s Day corned beef and cabbage menu is the Irish soda bread. Enjoy this version with a little whole wheat flour and dried berry mix which gives a healthy update to the classic version. Grace A little Irish blessing to offer before a smear of butter on this …
Grace Thank you dear Lord for fun and laughter, for traditions and customs that unite young and old, and for the opportunity to pause our daily work to celebrate life with one another.
Perfect for cool weather baking, the chopped pears add a little twist to these classic pumpkin, spiced muffins which are super simple to make. No electric mixer required!! Bake them for a relaxed weekend breakfast or a casual brunch with friends. Leftovers (if there are any!) will be welcomed for a grab-and-go on Monday morning! …
This galette recipe kinda happened by accident as we were hosting some of my son’s college friends who ventured out of the city to join us for a summer dinner on the deck. Not knowing about appetites, I thought it best to prepare an extra galette. I had to improvise on the original nectarine-raspberry version …
Chewy, oatmeal cookies sweetened with honey and coconut sugar, making them almost healthy enough for a breakfast-on-the-go and perfect for school lunches or an afternoon snack.
The ever classic peanut butter and jelly combo gets an upgrade with almond butter and fresh raspberries. Throw in a few chocolate chips because everything is better with chocolate!! As long as your oat flour is gluten free, these bars are as well!!
A mix of fresh berries tossed into this whole wheat, honey-sweetened bread makes for an all-in-one breakfast or an amazing snack
