Birthday cake for breakfast! Well, sort of! I love all things birthday cake inspired. Who doesn’t feel like a kid again with a ton of sprinkles popping their glorious colors like a rainbow unicorn who just dusted you with magic? Aside from the glorious display of the color spectrum, the rich vanilla flavor, buttery, cake-y…
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Egg-less Breakfast Ideas
Skipping the eggs I know, I know. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It sets the tone for our energy level and even our mood. Breakfast is most enjoyed by me if it’s egg-less; EGG FREE…yes I said it. I’m not sure why I have such an aversion to eggs. As a…
Red Pear & Gorgonzola Cheese Salad
Red Pears and Gorgonzola?! Red pears and Gorgonzola cheese are a match in flavor heaven. Don’t believe me? I don’t love funky cheese, yet if it pairs with the right ingredient(s) then it finds it’s place into my foodie heart. I’ve come to appreciate it.The funky cheese with the sweetness from the fruit is really…
Honey Lemon Dressing
Simple and Versatile This easy honey lemon dressing is only 3 simple ingredients: honey, lemon, and a pinch of salt. I like to use fresh lemon juice as it just seems much brighter than the pasteurized containers. You might wonder why I add a pinch of salt. Salt wakes up the flavors and makes them…
Roasted Butternut Squash Seeds
I’ve been missing out… Who doesn’t love the sweet, buttery flavor of roasted butternut squash in the fall? Whether you use butternut squash to make soup or have it as a side dish simply roasted, this vegetable (or fruit as some would debate) is likely on most tables this time of year. Yet, before you…
Butternut Squash Soup Instant Pot
Butternut squash soup that’s easy to make Butternut squash soup is easily in my top 3 favorites. It’s sweet, savory, and just slightly earthy. While this soup is easy to make, it used to take me hours due to having to roast the squash in the oven. With the handy Instant Pot, I made this…