Author: Stacie

Spiced Caramel Apple Turnovers

Spiced Caramel Apple Turnovers

HOLY-MOLY I am not an apple person but WOWZA! The extra step to make homemade caramel sauce was the perfect addition to the gooey cinnamon-nutmeg flavor of these apple treats. Of course, store bought or no sauce is okay, too. The brown sugar in this 

I am my first priority: call me selfish

I am my first priority: call me selfish

I am no advocate for living a full organic life. I love cooking healthy but indulging in naughty desserts. Of course, substitutions can always improve the overall nutrition but sometimes I just crave the extra goodness.  I use this weekly diary to let my friends 

15-Minute Salmon

15-Minute Salmon

You really cannot have an exact recipe with this and this why I like it so much! If you got olive oil and lemon you can add fresh herbs and flavor to your liking. For me garlic is strong so I reduce it, but you 

My baking pantry essentials explained:

Baking soda: this helps cakes and cookies rise. The reaction comes from the interaction with acid in your ingredients to help create carbon dioxide and expand the growth of existing cells in your batters. Baking powder: this ingredient is essential for a variety of reasons 

Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Cookies

Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Cookies

America’s favorite dessert to bake, cookies! These are chewy, chocolaty, and bursting with pumpkin. They are not cakey, they will be flat and loaded with holiday flavor. I do brown my butter on the stove top. This is an extra step and explained in the 

Gluten-Free Baked Vanilla-Almond Buttermilk Donuts

Gluten-Free Baked Vanilla-Almond Buttermilk Donuts

WOW, that is a mouth full! But oh boy, will ya just look at those colors! Ok, ok, I know donuts are not known to be gluten free but for a guiltless, fun, colorful way to ring in a Sunday morning after a super hard 

Fall Spiced Pumpkin Muffins with Maple Bourbon Ginger Glaze

Fall Spiced Pumpkin Muffins with Maple Bourbon Ginger Glaze

One of my  most loved fall favorite flavors. Wow- say that fast three times! Pumpkin spice and everything nice has arrived with a crumble topping and a maple bourbon ginger glaze topping. These anytime muffins will bring you straight to the feeling of Fall. A 

Simple, Tender Meatball Recipe

Simple, Tender Meatball Recipe

This is my basic go-to meatball recipe for almost all occasions. I keep this one simple so that way there is room for added flavor depending on your dish!

7 Ingredient Greek Salad

7 Ingredient Greek Salad

Take your salad for a flavorful and colorful ride with simple whole ingredients. Inspired by the famous Greek salad, a savory side salad to accompany your meal…or grab the pita chips and hummus and it is your meal!

THE Brownie Recipe

THE Brownie Recipe

These require a glass of cold milk or a scoop of ice cream on top. I like a big square with a cup of coffee or espresso in the morning, shhhh…..it’s a breakfast of champions secret! Topped with powdered sugar over a thin crust on