Cooking & Baking Recipes

You’ll find hundreds of easy to make recipes for everything from cookies to quiche. Whether you’re in the mood for a casserole or just want a veggie lasagna, I think you’ll find a simple recipe to enjoy.

This recipe collection includes appetizers, main courses, desserts, soups, salads, and side dishes. I enjoy baking bread and muffins for breakfast, as well as serving up a weekend brunch. Search for a recipe or browse through the recent articles below.

Cooking & Baking

Use Everyday Objects as Creative Dessert Displays

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Dessert is the highlight of any dinner party, and being the final item your dinner guests eat, it’s important to leave friends and family with a lasting impression. Instead of serving dessert on an ordinary plate, consider using everyday objects to create dessert presentations that will delight and impress. Leave the dessert plates neatly stacked [...]

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Desserts and Treats

Chocolate Coated Brownie Bites [No-Bake]

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I’ve been making these easy no-bake brownie bites over the past year and am still surprised by how easy they are to make. The brownie recipe is popular with vegans and raw foodies, but I’ve got to tell you, these brownie bites shouldn’t be shunned by brownie purists. Not only are these brownie bites delicious, [...]

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Cookies and Bars

No-Flour / Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe

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Peanut butter is a staple ingredient in my household. Not only did I grow up eating it every morning on my toast, my mother made the most decadent peanut butter frosting and peanut butter pie. And, in the summer when we would visit Mackinac Island, we’d always buy a slab of Mackinac Island peanut butter [...]

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Appetizers and Snacks

Mock Salmon Pate – Raw Vegetable Nut Pate Recipe

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One of my favorite snacks is this simple, healthy nut pate made from fresh vegetables and raw nuts. Sounds crazy I know, but please don’t judge until you’ve tasted it. It often goes by the name Mock Salmon Pate due to it’s pinkish color, but do not expect it to taste like salmon! I’ve made [...]

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