coconut cutie cupcakes + chocolate ganache

I made a batch of these delicious coconut cupcakes this past weekend when Gracie and I were craving something sweet. These are amazingly moist, gluten free, Paleo, and healthy. No kidding! These little cuties would make a wonderful addition to your Easter table. ~ preheat oven to 350 degrees F. ~ for 6 cupcakes: 1/2…

grilled polenta cakes

This is such a delicious side dish and so easy to make if you already have the grill fired up. Just purchase a tube of already made polenta (we like Trader Joe’s brand) and you’re half way done! 1 tube pre-made polenta, sliced into cakes olive oil for brushing cakes and sauteeing veggies 1 and…

tropical banana slaw

We absolutely adore this creamy, sweet slaw as part of our Easter celebration every year. The creaminess of the bananas and the crunch from the macadamias make this tropical treat extra special. This is sooooo good with honey baked ham! 10 oz. coleslaw blend (approximately 4 heaping cups shredded cabbage) 1 cup shredded carrot 1…

toasted bread & chocolate

Bread and chocolate are two of my favorite things to eat. I love my bread super fresh, crusty and buttery on the outside with a soft chewy crumb interior. And I like my chocolate to be Belgian. My dear friend, Dolores, travels to Belgium once a year and sweetly sends me a chocolate care package…

dilly potato salad

Who doesn’t love a scoop of yummy potato salad with fried chicken or grilled steak in the spring and summer? We adore the old, traditional, tried and true potato salad that we’ve been making forever, but we’re having fun creating healthier versions that are equally delicious. There are so many different possibilities for potato salad.…