Some of us are still recovering from excess calories during the holidays, so with February upon us and Valentine's Day around the corner, I decided to post this rich dark chocolate smoothie to help satisfy chocolate cravings. This is both a healthy and delicious alternative to the beginning of February. This chocolate sweet drink comes from the March 2017 edition of Cooking Light magazine. It is has no dairy in it. The addition of dates makes this smoothie extra sweet! Bo

If you are looking for a healthier snack choice, these chickpeas will satisfy your cravings for salty snacks such as chips and pretzels. As a bonus, they supply 5 grams of protein per serving. The protein makes sure that these chickpeas stick with you so you aren't hungry for longer. They are more filling than a serving of potato chips. This recipe comes from Cooking Light magazine. I love the flavor of these crispy chickpeas. The fresh parmesan and oregano are a delici

If you are a fan of chai tea, I have the perfect truffle for you! These chai truffles come from the December 2015 publication of Southern Living's Christmas at Home magazine. I can definitely say that these little chocolates are heavenly. If you want to impress friends and family with a gourmet tasting truffle, I recommend you make these chai chocolates. As an extra bonus, they are easy to prepare, and they keep in the refrigerator for 2 weeks! I enjoy these little desse

Autumn is here, and that means pumpkin! These muffins are a real treat with your morning coffee. They are loaded with fresh apples and flavored with pumpkin spice. They also have a wonderful streusel topping that gives an added sweetness to these muffins. This is a recipe that has been around in my collection for many years, so I have baked these muffins many times. These pumpkin apple streusel muffins are a delight to eat, and I hope you and your family will enjoy! Bon

Here is the pie of the month for August! This easy freeze-ahead dessert comes from the June 2017 issue of Southern Living magazine. They refer to it as 'peach melba ice-cream pie', because traditionally 'melba' is a dessert of peaches, raspberry sauce, and vanilla ice cream. This pie has the peaches and vanilla ice cream. It does not the raspberry sauce; rather, it has raspberry sorbet as one of it's layers. The best way to prepare this pie is to make it a day ahead. It d

This bean dip makes for a wonderful snack! It is full of flavor, and it looks beautiful too. There are only a few ingredients, so this dip is simple and easy to prepare. You can also use it as an appetizer when entertaining guests. Bon Appetit! Tips: If you are not sure your food processor can mince the garlic well, do it by hand with a sharp knife. Once garlic is minced, add according to directions. After adding salt and pepper, taste test the dip. Add more if needed. P

With summer upon us, I thought it would be a good idea to post this healthy snack. These rich dark chocolate goodies taste sweet and indulgent while still being healthy. I got this recipe from the January/February edition of Cooking Light magazine, and I believe they did an awesome job with these delicious brownies. Give them a try and see for yourself! Eating healthy can be a delicious thing. Bon Appetit! Tips: When rubbing the skins off the hazelnuts, I place several ha

One of the things that I love about spring and early summer is rhubarb. Rhubarb is an old fashioned plant that you would likely find at grandma's house growing in her backyard. The leaves are poisonous, but the stalks are typically used in sweet recipes. Often, you can find rhubarb stalks in your grocery store in the spring and early summer season. I have several rhubarb plants growing in my yard, and if you have room and like rhubarb, I highly recommend growing this pla

These adorable white chocolate bonbons are delicious and delightful! If you like coconut and white chocolate, you are going to love these sweet treats. They are easy to make, and it only takes a few ingredients to put these chocolates together. Bunny Tail Bonbons make a nice addition to a Spring gathering of friends and family. Bon Appetit! Tip: I used Archway Coconut Macaroon Cookies. Place them in a food processor and pulse several times to make crumbs. Ingredients: 1 1

Super bowl Sunday is fast approaching, and it is time for chowing down on game food. When I think of game food, I usually think bacon! This recipe is fast and easy to make, and your family and friends will love it. I know mine do. If that isn't enough for you, it also has bacon! This party food will be a hit on game day (or on any day that you have company). While it may be a cold day on Super bowl Sunday, this dip is served warm out of your oven. So dig in and may you