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
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
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
Having breakfast pre-prepped can make your mornings go so much smoother. This chia seed pudding is full of omega-3 fatty acids and fiber, making it a great meal to keep you full until lunch time. These are also a beautiful addition to any brunch buffet! Feel free to switch up the types of fruit depending … Strawberry Kiwi Chia Seed Pudding Parfaits
Frittatas are a great make-ahead breakfast to enjoy all week along. This version has a combination of caramelized chicken sausage, sweet bell peppers and nutty, creamy goat cheese (a perfect flavor combination). Serve this with fresh fruit or buttered toast for a tasty and filling way to start the day! 3. Add bell peppers and … Chicken Sausage, Bell Pepper and Goat Cheese Frittata
It’s a good time of year to stock up on canned pumpkin because it’s most likely going to be on sale. It adds wonderful flavor to this quick bread but I also love using it in pancakes, cookies and even chili. Serve this bread at your upcoming holiday brunch and prepare to wow your guests! … Pumpkin Bread with Maple Chai Glaze
Fresh, locally grown apples are hard to beat this time of year. The farmers markets are loaded with a variety of them – each one unique in taste, texture and color. Typically for baking you want to go with a more tart apple like Ida Red or Granny Smith, but any variety will work here. … Apple Cake
I have the best Mom who loves to garden. She’s is always up for a “U-Pick” situation and I’m happy to enjoy the reward! Earlier this week she brought me a quart of fresh picked raspberries and they are soooo good. Reminds me of childhood when I would go out to my Grandpa’s garden and … Raspberry Pistachio Baked Oats
The farmer’s market here in Michigan is full of delicious produce this time of year. This Saturday I picked up some perfectly ripe peaches and blueberries and wanted a way to enjoy them all week long. This sheet pan pancake method is so easy and works beautifully! You can either serve these pancakes right away … Blueberry Peach Sheet Pan Pancake
Kefir is a fermented milk that is similar to a drinkable yogurt – full of probiotics that are good for gut health. On it’s own, kefir can be very sour, so I added fresh mango and honey to this smoothie to provide the perfect balance of sweetness. I also added fresh ginger, cinnamon and cayenne … Fresh Mango Kefir Smoothie
