Adapted from Good Dinner Mom. Fluffy, sweet, and absolutely dreamy...don't you just want to fall asleep on those clouds of whipped cream? You guys know I love posting lightened up, healthier versions of recipes but sometimes you really just need to treat yourself. Perhaps an unpopular opinion, but certain situations call for a REAL dessert and these melt-in-your-mouth … [Read more...] about Sweet and Pillowy Cream Puffs Recipe
Vegetarian Recipes
Southwestern Black Bean Soup Recipe
Adapted from Weight Watchers Spicy Black Bean Soup. I’ll admit it. I am a total wimp when it comes to anything spicy. The problem is that I love variety, and that means all kinds of flavors - including the spicy ones. A few months ago I went out to dinner with one of my best friends, and we were trying out a local Korean BBQ. We both decided on a mild level of spiciness for … [Read more...] about Southwestern Black Bean Soup Recipe
Broccoli Apple Salad Recipe
Adapted from The Recipe Critic. I know what you’re thinking: these ingredients do not belong together. When I was growing up, I would have told you the same thing. I’m known in my household for being quite a picky eater, and at social gatherings like church picnics, outdoor barbecues, and Girl Scout gatherings I always turned my nose up at the creamy mayo-based salads (no … [Read more...] about Broccoli Apple Salad Recipe
Apple & Cinnamon Squash Boats Recipe
Do you have certain recipes that are only made during the fall and winter? For us, this is about the only time I cook acorn squash. It usually isn't something that is planned either, my husband will usually make the request when it starts getting a bit chillier outside while grocery shopping, leading to me coming home with two beautiful acorn squash and a small bag of granny … [Read more...] about Apple & Cinnamon Squash Boats Recipe
Cauliflower Fried Rice Recipe
This is the recipe that got my boyfriend to like onions. I wanted to make something together when he came to visit me, but nothing too complicated because despite his discovery in the past year that he does enjoy cooking, he still hasn't had much practice in the kitchen. He didn't raise any objections when I began cutting the onion for the fried rice (he's so polite he … [Read more...] about Cauliflower Fried Rice Recipe