Kirk wanted something cold and creamy on these hot days, and that wasn't a milkshake. So I came up with a thick, cold and creamy pina colada smoothie. Tastes like a milkshake, but has better for you ingredients. Pina Colada Smoothie Ingredients: 1 cup frozen pineapple chunks ½ cup unsweetened coconut milk ½ cup plain… Continue reading Pina Colada Smoothie
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Chocolate Zucchini Cake
Zucchini will soon be starting to flow in the gardens. This hearty cake is a great way to use some of it. While it has sugar, it's far lower than a traditional cake. Chocolate Zucchini Cake Ingredients: 2½ cups all-purpose flour ¾ cup cocoa powder 2 tsp baking powder ½ tsp fine sea salt 1… Continue reading Chocolate Zucchini Cake
Veggie Cheese Muffins
I was thinking of a recipe for a nutrient-packed side bread, and muffins called to me. They are portioned, so they are fair to share in the family. They are also easy to tuck in with lunch and spread with butter for a delicious treat. Savory, not sweet. They freeze well to help you stock… Continue reading Veggie Cheese Muffins
Deviled Egg Macaroni Salad
It's the taste of deviled egg potato salad, but pasta instead; it's the perfect side dish for this coming week. Deviled Egg Macaroni Salad Ingredients: 8 hard-boiled eggs, peeled 8 ounces elbow macaroni ½ cup plain greek yogurt 1/3 cup mayonnaise 1/3 cup chopped dill pickles 2 Tbsp mustard (used a seedy type) 1 Tbsp… Continue reading Deviled Egg Macaroni Salad
Vintage Recipes: Spicy Muffins
Not that long ago, spicy meant adding spices, not heat, to your recipes. Not that it has many actual spices added, it is very much a victim to the recipe's age. Half a teaspoon of cinnamon is just a pinch of dust in each muffin. But I know, food with flavor wasn't a real thing… Continue reading Vintage Recipes: Spicy Muffins