These bacon and goat cheese stuffed mini peppers are the perfect bite-sized appetizer – sweet, smoky, creamy and just a little bit indulgent. Each pepper is filled with a savory mixture of tangy goat cheese and crispy bacon, then finished with a dollop of hot pepper jelly for the ultimate flavor contrast. Whether you’re entertaining … Bacon and Goat Cheese Stuffed Mini Peppers with Hot Pepper Jelly
A beautiful balance of sweet and tangy, these wings are perfection. Caramelized brown sugar creates a rich, slightly smoky glaze, while the mustard adds just the right amount of tangy kick. Whether you’re serving these at a game day party or preparing them for a weeknight dinner, this recipe is sure to become your new … Brown Sugar & Mustard Chicken Wings
One of the things I always look forward to in the cold winter months is citrus season (when we can all use some edible sunshine). Josh and I had a hard time picking out our oranges yesterday at our local grocery store because they were all so perfect. One bite into that juicy orange and … Orange Chocolate Chip Muffins
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
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
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
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
It’s Super Bowl weekend and that means it’s snack time. I always have an abundance of nuts and salty snacks in the pantry and I decided to turn some of those into a delicious sweet and spicy mix to enjoy during the game. It’s packed with protein and could easily be made gluten-free if you … Spicy Maple Glazed Nuts and Pretzels
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 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
