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Nutella Oatmeal Bars Recipe

This Nutella Oat-Nut Bars Recipe was developed because my daughter and I are big fans of Nutella. Making a breakfast bar featuring not just Nutella, but also included bits of chocolate and hazelnuts really drive those flavors home, seemed a great idea. Since Nutella itself is quite sweet, I kept the cookie portion mildly sweet. Due to the nuts and oats these are fortifying enough to serve as a grab-and-go breakfast. Nutella Oatmeal Bars This Nutella Oatmeal Bars recipe is easy to Continue Reading

Angel Hair Pasta Recipe with Bacon and Raisins

This Angel Hair Pasta recipe with Bacon and Raisins may sound unusual, but I assure you the flavors work together beautifully. The crisp salty bacon contrasts perfectly with the delicate sweetness of the raisins amaking this angel hair pasts dish a simple yet delicious dish. Angel Hair Pasta Recipe with Bacon and Raisins: Origin Bacon and raisins may seem like an odd combination for a pasta dish, but my daughter likes both and I felt like experimenting a bit. I kept the preparation very Continue Reading

Pumpkin Apple Raisin Bran Muffins with Cinnamon Buttercream

What could scream fall more than a batch of Pumpkin Apple Raisin Bran Muffins with Cinnamon Buttercream. This fall harvest muffin recipe is loaded up with pretty much all of the seasonal flavors you love! Pumpkin Apple Raisin Bran Muffins: Just Right for Fall! It seemed the perfect time to come up with a new muffin recipe, for the new pumpkin shaped cupcake/muffin tin I picked up recently. These Pumpkin Apple Raisin Bran Muffins are packed with real pumpkin and seasonal spices, as well as Continue Reading

Italian Chicken Fried Rice

This Italian fried rice with Chicken is an easy dinner that is a fun twist on fried rice. It is a budget friendly meal too. I adore simple meals that don't require fussy plating to look nice. Visual appeal in meals is important for me, and this Italian Chicken Fried Rice looks yummy just scooped into a bowl. The chicken and rice recipe with Italian vegetables (fresh zucchini, red bell peppers and sweet onion) is easy as can be, and healthy too. Continue Reading

Deviled Eyeballs: Halloween Appetizer

It doesn't get much more ghoulish than this fun Deviled Eyeballs Halloween appetizer. It is sort of the ultimate in Halloween Party food... muhahaha. Make these creepy eyeballs along with a couple other Halloween appetizers and desserts and you will have quite a party spread. Deviled Eyeballs: Halloween Appetizer Deviled Eyeballs are a fun and easy Halloween appetizer, that party guests will adore. 8 hard-cooked eggs2 fully ripened avocados from Mexico (halved pitted, Continue Reading

Cantaloupe Cake with Orange Curd Filling and Coconut Topping Recipe

I had some cubed cantaloupe on-hand and my daughter suddenly decided that she was no longer in love with the fruit, so I decided to concoct a new recipe for you. The cake recipe is dense and moist, so it would also be great for muffins or bread. I was in the mood to make a cake, so that is what I did. With the citrus curd and coconut it has a nice light fresh fruity flavor. Next time I might make this recipe as muffins with the orange curd on the side... perhaps some freshly whipped cream to Continue Reading