By now I’m guessing we’ve all started our shopping lists for the big Thanksgiving meal … I’m whipping up some classic mac ‘n cheese as a side dish, as well as a dessert to take to our family gathering this year. I know, I know I have an easy holiday ahead of me! Even better, …
Let’s talk about easy and delicious cake recipes! This recipe for Streusel Filled Coffee Cake has been passed down from my grandma to my mom to me, and I make it all the time. It is the perfect breakfast treat to serve with coffee and juice, but also makes a great dessert or snack. It …
So I know it sometimes feels like all we talk about Baby Gizmo are chocolate, chocolate and more chocolate recipes, but we can be healthy too. Sometimes. I have been looking into the Paleo diet, which focuses on eating wholesome food while emphasizing the importance of getting enough sleep and exercise…. The sleep and exercise …
We’ve all heard the saying “An apple a day keeps the Doctor away” so why is that? According to Wikipedia Preliminary research suggests that apples may reduce the risk of colon cancer, prostate cancer and lung cancer.Apple peels contain ursolic acid which, in rat studies, increases skeletal muscle and brown fat, and decreases white fat, …
Did you all know that this month is National Potato Month? How cool is that?! A whole month dedicated to my favorite vegetable! I’m Irish, and that means I have to love potatoes. But I’m pretty sure EVERYONE loves potatoes right? What other vegetable can you serve baked, mashed, and as French fries or bread? …
Did you know that today is International Chocolate Day? That means we should eat nothing but chocolate today, right?! Okay, maybe not but it is like chocolate’s birthday and we should celebrate it! I’m a big fan of chocolate. I would bathe in chocolate if I could. (TMI?) It’s one of those things that if …
In honor of National Macadamia Nut Day, I am sharing 15 amazing macadamia nut recipes with you all today to make and enjoy! White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies. Macadamia Nut Crusted Mahi Mahi White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cupcakes Macadamia Nut Crispy French Toast Sticks Macadamia Crusted Chicken with Pineapple-Jalapeno Salsa Orange Macadamia Nut Pecan Granola …
The kids could eat pancakes every morning because it’s their favorite breakfast hands down. Who doesn’t love pancakes?!? How about pancake muffins?! I thought of this recipe for those busy mornings where I have to get everyone dressed, out the door and we don’t have time for a sit down breakfast. I make the batter the night …
I’ve always been a breakfast girl. French toast, yes! Pancakes, even better! Toast with apricot jam, one of my favorite! But recently, I’ve come to realize that I feel much better throughout the day if I start it off with a protein rich breakfast. Hence, the birth of a Starbuck’s copycat – the Sausage and …
What kid wouldn’t love to eat cheerios and french toast for breakfast? Imagine if you combined the two you would be super mom (as if you weren’t already). I though of this recipe when I was in the supermarket and saw french toast sticks in the freezer section but I wanted to come up with …
I fully believe that eggnog is not solely a Christmas beverage. It’s a holiday one. A tasty treat that can last from the day after Thanksgiving through New Year’s Day. Well, technically, eggnog is completely acceptable until Starbucks decides that eggnog season is over. Don’t you agree? That’s why today it’s time for Eggnog Pancakes! …
I am in love with everything about the fall season and pumpkins! I love this time of year and I especially love all things pumpkins – carving, baking and eating. I warned everyone that there was going to be a lot of pumpkin recipes this month here is recipe number three and there are more to come! Secret …
