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How to make Lemon Ricotta Pancakes

January 15, 2021

Lemon ricotta pancakes are one of our favorite weekend treats. Banana pancakes are another. You don’t need a box mix to make pancakes at home. With a handful of pantry ingredients, you can whip up a delicious breakfast from scratch in no time.

lemon ricotta pancakes with blueberries on white plate

Light and fluffy, lemony and slightly sweet, these pancakes are easy to whip up for any occasion. Whether it’s a lazy Saturday or a celebratory breakfast, they are always the perfect choice.

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Easy Blueberry Peach Muffins with Streusel

June 15, 2020

Easy Blueberry Peach Muffins are the perfect weekend treat. Bursting with fruit and covered with buttery streusel topping, these delicious muffins will quickly become a new favorite. Muffin lovers should also try these banana muffins with cinnamon streusel.

blueberry peach muffins in brown muffin papers

Get the best of the summer produce and bake up a batch of these delicious muffins. Full of fresh blueberries and peaches, they are a delightful way to start the weekend. What’s better than a warm muffin with your morning coffee? Nothing, that’s what.

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Filed Under: Breakfast Tagged With: baking, blueberry, blueberry muffins with streusel, blueberry peach muffins, blueberry peach streusel muffins, breakfast, crumb topping, muffins, peach, peach and blueberry muffins, peach blueberry muffins, peach blueberry recipes, snacks, streusel, weekend food

Easy Banana Pancakes

April 7, 2020

Banana pancakes make the best weekend breakfast. These easy pancakes use basic ingredients you already have in your pantry. Mashed banana give the pancakes a hint of banana flavor, without being overwhelming. If you have an abundance of overripe bananas, try these banana muffins with cinnamon streusel.

banana pancakes with syrup

Topped with a pat of butter, maple syrup and a few slices of fresh bananas, these pancakes are our absolute favorite weekend indulgence.
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Filed Under: Breakfast Tagged With: banana, banana pancakes, breakfast, brunch, cooking, kid friendly recipes, pancake breakfast, pancakes, pantry recipes, weekend breakfast

How to make a restaurant-style Bloody Mary recipe

December 22, 2019

The Bloody Mary. It is THE quintessential brunch beverage, yet I only have them at a restaurant. Brunch and Bloody Mary’s go hand in hand. We are going to make a restaurant-style bloody mary recipe at home. I made a killer batch of bloody mary’s last weekend and they were hands-down one of the best I’ve ever had.

Restaurant Style Bloody Mary with blue background

First things first, we are making it from scratch. The difference is remarkable when you don’t use a store-bought mix. The drink tastes MUCH fresher and brighter, which if I’m being perfectly honest, can be dangerous.

I’m usually a two drink max kind of girl and I had two drinks in no time flat. Consider yourself warned, because they go down very easily. This is the best bloody mary recipe and one you’ll want to make over and over.

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Filed Under: Drinks Tagged With: Bloody Mary, breakfast, brunch, cocktail, cocktails, drinks, easy recipe, Food, gluten free, holidays, how to, recipes

Banana Muffins with Cinnamon Streusel

April 30, 2019

These easy banana muffins are made from scratch, they have a great banana flavor and they are ready from start to finish in under 30 minutes.

They can be modified for different dietary restrictions, if needed, and they are perfect for a grab and go breakfast for busy mornings! Whether you are feeding yourself or your toddler, these muffins are a hit with the whole family.

banana muffins in brown tulip paper liners on cooling rack

Banana Muffins

This post has been recently updated from its original publication date of 9/24/12

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Filed Under: Breakfast Tagged With: baking, banana, breakfast, cooking, easy recipe, Food, from scratch, fruit, how to, muffin, recipes, vegetarian, weekday baking

Healthy Granola Recipe with Coconut

February 2, 2019

My healthy granola recipe is made with coconut oil, two types of coconut and almonds. It is good enough to eat on its own, which I do fairly often, but I love it sprinkled on top of yogurt for a little crunch. This granola will last for weeks or even months in an airtight container, but I guarantee it will disappear before you have a chance to find out.sheet pan with coconut almond granola

Healthy Granola Recipe
 

There is no comparison between homemade and store-bought granola.  If you’ve never made your own healthy granola before, this is a great place to start. The recipe is very easy and made with ingredients most of us already have in the pantry.
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Easy Granola Recipe with Fruit and Nuts

January 16, 2019

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This is an easy granola recipe that is perfect for tidying up the cupboards and using up bits of dried fruit and nuts that you have in the pantry.  This recipe is completely flexible.  Use it as a guide or inspiration, but make it yours by using your favorite add-ins.   This easy granola recipe makes a big batch, perfect for sharing with friends and neighbors.  It also freezes well, so you can tuck it away for later.

fruit and nut granola in blue and yellow bowl on marble counter

Easy Granola Recipe

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Filed Under: Breakfast Tagged With: almond, baking, breakfast, coconut, cooking, cranberries, dates, easy recipe, figs, Food, fruit, gluten free, granola, healthy, honey, how to, make ahead, meal prep, oats, recipes, vegetarian, weeknight cooking

Tropical Coconut Bread Recipe

January 5, 2019

Tropical coconut bread is just the thing to turn an ordinary breakfast into a something special.  Coconut always reminds me of vacation and this bread is like a slice of paradise on a plate. This coconut loaf stays moist for days, which means you can enjoy it all week long.

tropical coconut bread slices on marble board

Tropical Coconut Bread

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Filed Under: Bread Tagged With: baking, bread, breakfast, butter, coconut, coconut bread, cooking, easy recipe, eggs, Food, how to, quick bread, recipes, vegetarian

Favorite Blueberry Recipes for Summer

July 1, 2018

July is National Blueberry Month and I can't think of a better way to celebrate than to "blueberry all the things".  While the season is over here, it is in full swing in other parts of the country and blueberries are readily available.  Let's make some blueberry recipes and celebrate this sweet little fruit.

Blueberries are my favorite fruit and based on the number of blueberry recipes I write, it’s pretty obvious that I’m biased to this little berry.  While most of the recipes are sweet, blueberry also works well in savory dishes, like that blueberry bourbon bbq sauce in the bottom corner.

July is National Blueberry Month and I can’t think of a better way to celebrate than to “blueberry all the things”.  While the season is over here, it is in full swing in other parts of the country and blueberries are readily available.  Let’s make some blueberry recipes and celebrate this sweet little fruit.

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Filed Under: Fruit Tagged With: #nationalblueberrymonth, baking, BBQ, BBQ sauce, blueberry, breakfast, cakes, cooking, Dessert, easy recipes, Food, fruit, how to, No Bake, recipes, Summer

Mother’s Day Roundup Celebrating Mom

May 9, 2018

Mother’s Day is the one day of the year that Mom should be spoiled a little more than most days.  She should not be in the kitchen making breakfast, lunch or dinner for the family, unless she wants to.  I’ve gathered up a few of my favorite recipes that remind me of my Mom to share with you.  Some are recipes that she has made for me, some are recipes that she often requests when we are together and others are recipes that I know she would love.  

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Filed Under: Breakfast Tagged With: breakfast, Dessert, dinner, easy recipe, Mother's Day

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