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Healthy Blueberry Muffin Recipe

Treat yourself to these healthy blueberry muffins. They are made with whole, organic ingredients and will give you energy that will last all day! Healthy Blueberry Muffins from Scratch While there could, of course, be some debate on what constitutes a healthy blueberry muffin recipe, this is the version I came up with for my daughter. I wanted a muffin for her that could stand-in for the coffee shop blueberry muffins she loves, yet be organic with just enough sugar to satisfy her. They Continue Reading

Candied Walnut Shrimp with Asian Dipping Sauce & Green Apple Slaw

Try this Candied Walnut Shrimp with Asian Dipping Sauce and Green Apple Slaw. The recipe makes a wonderful appetizer or light romantic dinner. Candied Walnut Shrimp have that great combination of flavor and textural interest, that I really love in a dish. The delicate sweetness of the shrimp is not over-powered by the rich candied walnuts. Both shine through. The shrimp are teamed with a tangy and lightly spicy dipping sauce and a crisp green apple slaw to create a light yet Continue Reading

How to Grow Tomatoes in a Raised Bed

Nothing beats a homegrown heirloom tomato! Growing tomatoes in raised beds can be a pretty easy way to grow a bountiful tomato crop. If you want to know how to grow tomatoes in a raised bed, just keep these basic tips in mind and you will have an abundance of fresh juicy organic tomatoes to enjoy this summer. This growing season will be your best ever! Growing Tomatoes in Raised Beds Here I'll cover all the basics of how to grow tomatoes in raised beds, from selecting your plants to Continue Reading

Heart Shaped Puff Pastry Pear Tart - Valentines Dessert

Love is in the air... well, Valentine's Day is coming up anyway. So today, I have a simple Heart Shaped Puff Pastry Pear Tart for you, perfect as a romantic Valentine's dessert. This heart shaped pear tart shows a lot of love and care, but really is pretty easy. This would even be a great way to add a homemade finishing touch to a take out restaurant meal, just remember to leave the puff pastry out to thaw before you head off to work in the morning on Valentine's Day. Making the Heart Shaped Continue Reading

Cajun Chicken Appetizers, Mini Open Faced Sandwiches

These Cajun chicken appetizers are mini open faced sandwiches, making them great finger food and very well suited to serve as an appetizer. I do love mini sandwich appetizers and these make for fabulous mardi gras or football party food! These spicy Chicken Open Faced Sandwiches are a great Cajun appetizers recipe and super easy to make too. The little sandwiches are also perfect along with a nice bowl of soup for a delicious lunch. Cajun Chicken Appetizers - Making the Mini Open Continue Reading

Baked Cod with Ritz Cracker Topping - New England Style

Here in New England, Baked Cod with Ritz cracker topping is standard fare. Most every restaurant has this simple fresh oven baked cod recipe on the menu. While some places add a bit of seafood to the cracker topping, others may add some herbs or even top with a tomato sauce. Anyway it's made, fresh fish for dinner is always a treat and this easy recipe is sure to please. I prefer keep my Boston baked cod recipe very simple, though I did include an Italian style option Continue Reading