Magic Cookie Bars

My mom has the magic touch.  No, she’s not a magician, but sometimes I wonder.     😉  Whenever I worry about something (which is a daily ritual for me) she always knows what to say to put my mind at ease.  She gives me great advice no matter what the topic is.  I could go on and on.  I love and admire her so much that words don’t seem to do her justice.  What better way to honor her (and all moms) with these magic cookie bars. These gooey cookie bars are loaded with chocolate, coconut, and nuts. Magic …

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Tomato And Herbed Goat Cheese Sandwich

I’ll take sweets over savory any day of the week.  It’s probably obvious because I could write about goodies like brownies all day long.  I even gave you a brownie history 101 lesson!  Mmmjunkfood. However, today’s savory recipe seems to be an exception because I cannot stop talking about this sandwich.  Yes, folks, a simple sandwich has totally rocked my world.  I love it so much that I’m sharing it with you today to mark my 200th post.  200?!  Holy crap.     🙂 This fresh sandwich has an awesome combination of homemade herbed goat cheese, heirloom tomatoes, and garlic. Tomato And Herbed Goat Cheese …

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Black Bean Burgers

I love me a good juicy meat burger, but if I’m in my vegetarian mood (which I have been lately) then I’m looking for a good fix to satisfy my “burger” craving.  There are a lot of pre-made vegetarian burgers in the stores, and let’s just say I don’t tend to seek them out.  This time I’m turning to my kitchen and going the homemade route.  Black beans are notorious in Mexican cuisine and since it’s Cinco de Mayo today, it only seems fitting to make my veggie burger out of those hearty beans. These black bean burgers are loaded …

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Light Banana Bread

I’ve been on this kick of baking lightened up versions to some of my favorite baked goodies.  I’ve tried Light Chocolate Chip Cookies, Light Chocolate Chip Muffins, and Light Fudgy Brownies.  There are a lot of ways to lighten up a recipe and if you are like me then you are wondering if those ways actually work.  The age old question… Can lighter recipes really deliver a healthier outcome that still tastes just as good as the real deal full fat one?  The answer is absolutely yes, if you have the right recipe.  Trial and error, my friends (hopefully less error). I’m adding …

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Homemade Coconut Milk

The other day, my husband randomly wanted to buy a fresh coconut.  Ooookaaay, but what the heck are we going to do with it?  Based on my research online, it seems that most people either make homemade toasted coconut or coconut milk.  I went with the coconut milk route because it’s a great excuse to use my handy dandy new blender. Here are some easy tips on how to make homemade coconut milk using only 2 ingredients. Homemade Coconut Milk Recipe (Makes 16 ounces) Ingredients: 2 cups water 1 cup fresh coconut meat, chopped (see directions) Directions: Figure out how to break …

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