Dried plums (aka prunes) get a bad rep. Everyone knows them for their ability to make you...um...need to use the bathroom. But did you know that plums promote healthy bones and are a great substitute for fats and sugars in baked goods or sauces? When I was in San Francisco in March, I had ...
recipe redux
Chocolate Covered Stuffed Dates
This post is going up way later than I planned, but I'm in Miami this week so the sunny beach took priority over sitting inside in front of my computer. When I saw that this month's Recipe Redux theme to create a recipe showcasing my favorite chocolate flavor pairing, I was stuck. There are so ...
Cheesy Potato Croquettes
These potato croquettes are a slightly fancier version of the potato pancakes my mom makes every year after Thanksgiving. She uses leftover mashed potatoes to make lightly browned pancakes that I douse in ketchup. It's one of my favorite post-Thanksgiving moments. I used those potato ...
Cheddar Cheese Bites: Two Ways
If you follow me on Instagram then you might have seen my mountain of Cabot Cheddar Cheese. I've been rolling in the cheese "dough" lately, and I'm not complaining about it. This month's Recipe Redux post is sponsored by Cabot and we were asked to create a healthy appetizer using their ...
Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Baked Apples
Apples are at their peak right now and I am officially addicted. My latest ritual is to head to the farmers' market right after yoga on Saturday mornings so I can buy my apples for the week. I pack my bag full of my two favorite varieties- honeycrisp and suncrisp- and head home to slice one up for ...
