Homemade Almond Butter

I almost feel guilty posting a recipe that only has one ingredient in it.  Yes, one ingredient!  However, this is the one of the easiest and healthiest goodies to make and I simply have to share it with you. I enjoy making my own Homemade Peanut Butter so it only makes sense that I’d venture out and try other nut butters.  (My husband laughed at “nut butters” because he thought it sounded funny, but is there really a better way to word that?)  My Homemade Peanut Butter has very little peanut oil in it, but this almond butter doesn’t require …

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Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Granola Bars

As a kid, granola bars were my go to snack.  The peanut butter chocolate chip ones were my favorite and they still are today.  Since I’ve made Homemade Granola, I’ve been anxious to make homemade granola bars. I don’t have to wait anymore.  In fact I’m so addicted to these that I can’t wait to make another version of this recipe, using different goodies like nuts and dried fruit.  These chewy granola bars will please both peanut butter and chocolate fans.  I’m in love with them.  I ate two of them while I photographed them.     🙂 Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Granola Bars …

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Eggless Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough

What snack first comes to mind when you think of girls’ night junk food party?  For me, it has to include raw cookie dough!  Back in college, I used to buy the pre-made raw chocolate chip cookie dough in a tube.  Mysteriously, that cookie dough would never see the oven.  No idea what happened. My best friend from college and her family came up for a visit and I thought I’d serve dessert to pay homage to our college years.  On a hot August day, we made ice cream sundaes topped with eggless chocolate chip cookie dough, chocolate syrup, and whipped cream.     🙂  Yup, eggless!  …

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Restaurant Style Salsa

Salsa and chips.  Need I say more?     😉  I mean this combination surely speaks for itself.  This popular duo has made an appearance at countless parties, dinners, and pretty much every Mexican restaurant on Earth, because everyone loves it. Easy and quick to make homemade salsa that has a little kick of heat and a great balance of tomatoes, onions, and hot peppers…I’m in! Restaurant Style Salsa Recipe (About 12 servings) Ingredients: 1 can (28 ounce) whole tomatoes, with juice 2 cans (10 ounce each) diced tomatoes and green chilies 1/4 cup onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1 whole jalapeno pepper, chopped …

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Homemade Peanut Butter

I love peanut butter, so I always have a jar of it in the house.  There are some store-bought brands that I adore but they contain artificial ingredients and sugar.  In an effort to eat more all-natural and healthy foods I tried some organic peanut butter brands.  For a lack of better words, they tend to be gross and “blah.”   Yup, that’s a technical term.     😉  I hate how the oil separates from the peanut paste even when it’s stored in the refrigerator.  Plus it’s so thick that it’s not tasty or enjoyable to eat. I never thought of making peanut butter.  Maybe it’s because …

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