Breakfast

Spelt Cinnamon Streusel Cake

The smell of sweet cinnamon always reminds me of the holidays. Coffee cake has always been one of my favorites, but this one takes those traditional flavors to a new level. I love the crunch the pistachios and walnuts provide to the brown sugar cinnamon topping. Using spelt flour versus white flour provides fiber and Spelt Cinnamon Streusel Cake

Baked Apples

Ahh, late summer – apples and squash are starting to be in season and I’m so ready to enjoy the harvest. We recently went apple picking at a local orchard and I couldn’t wait to enjoy all the varieties. For this recipe I used honeycrisp apples, but golden delicious or gala would work perfectly as Baked Apples

Dark Chocolate Buckwheat Granola

Buckwheat is one of my favorite grains to add to granola because it provides the perfect, nutty crunch. This fiber-full granola is a crave-worthy blend of buckwheat groats, oats, almonds, coconut and dark chocolate chips. Serve over yogurt with fresh fruit for a delicious start to your day! 3. In a small saucepan, melt maple Dark Chocolate Buckwheat Granola

Cherry Blended Overnight Oats

Most of us have tried overnight oats by this point, but have you ever tried them blended? This was a new concept for me until one of my fellow chefs at work was talking about it and now I’m hooked. These creamy oats are protein packed and bursting with delicious cherry vanilla flavor. I topped Cherry Blended Overnight Oats

Olive Oil Blueberry Zucchini Bread

This zucchini bread is a great make ahead snack or breakfast and it’s a perfect recipe to bake up this blueberry season! This simple one bowl recipe can be made with other fruits as well like diced peaches, apples or pineapple. You could also add chopped almonds, pecans or walnuts for added texture. 2. Add Olive Oil Blueberry Zucchini Bread

Dried Cherry and Apple Baked Oats

I’m all about make-ahead meals that provide nutrients to keep us full, focused and energized throughout the busy work week. Oats have always been a go-to breakfast for me, and I especially love steel-cut oats because they provide a chewy texture and nutty flavor. To reheat, simply scoop your desired amount of oats into a Dried Cherry and Apple Baked Oats

Cranberry-Orange Scones

Fresh cranberries are abundant at the grocery stores right now so it’s a great time to stock up! I’ve always loved the flavor combo of cranberry and orange – their tart sweetness compliment one another so nicely. This scone dough’s flavor is elevated with notes of cinnamon, ginger, orange zest and vanilla. Serve these with Cranberry-Orange Scones

Blueberry Cornmeal Muffins

Blueberry season in west Michigan is a special time – it is the beginning of peak summer produce and I love to stock up. The locally-grown berries are so sweet and delicious and the perfect addition to these muffins. The cornbread-like batter bakes up beautifully and creates a golden brown, crunchy top. Serve these with Blueberry Cornmeal Muffins

Spinach Feta Phyllo Bake

This dish is a wonderful addition to any holiday brunch or dinner! I love the buttery, flaky crust and creamy spinach filling. Serve this with Greek salad or fresh fruit salad to round out the meal. 3. In a large bowl, add cooked onion and garlic along with the parsley, spinach, egg, feta, mint, dill, Spinach Feta Phyllo Bake

Vanilla Cream Scones

Spring is almost here and strawberries are looking so beautiful at the grocery store right now. The ones I bought today were from Plant City, Florida which is where we would always go with my grandparents growing up. I’m a big fan of strawberry shortcake so I decided these vanilla scones would be a perfect Vanilla Cream Scones