The cult favorite Trader Joe’s Everything But the Bagel Sesame Seasoning has become a staple in my house this past year and I have developed a bit of an obsession. I love a Trader Joe’s fan favorite and this seasoning definitely has a following. I find the complex flavors in this little shaker to be the perfect complement to items that might be a bit bland on their own. For example, it is delicious on eggs, avocado toast, grilled chicken, sprinkled on salads and my new favorite, Everything But the Bagel Sesame Seasoned Kale Chips.
Salted Maple Coconut Chips…a delight, a marvel and probably one of the easiest recipes I have ever posted. I started writing this blog post and was having trouble coming up with what the title should be – should I call it candy, bark, a crisp? I wasn’t sure, but what I did know is regardless of what I called it, the recipe is definitely worth sharing.
I have never been a fan of brussels spouts, the smell as they were being cooked never settled well with me so I always avoided them. Enter my Pinterest board…I was perusing my Recipes section when I came across this recipe for Kung Pao Brussels Sprouts from Real Simple. The title of the article that was originally from Real Simple was titled, “I Just Made Kung Pao Brussels Sprouts, and I Might Never Order Takeout Again”. Now that is a title! I am not sure how (since I have always hated brussels sprouts), but my mouth began watering!
The holidays are over and I, like many, have felt the need to stop indulging – all the time at least. I feel that moderation and a healthy lifestyle are key, however I went wild this holiday season gorging on spritz cookies, sugar cookies, haystacks, fudge, caramel corn – you name the cookie/candy and chances are I took a bite. Same goes for cheese – brie, cambozola, gouda…yum! I enjoyed every moment, but I feel gross and my jeans are snug. In an effort to save money and not have to purchase new pants I am breaking out some of my favorite recipes to curb my appetite. Which leads me to this little gem I wanted to share, Frozen Yogurt Bark, a favorite treat.
I love a good cupcake. There is something about a fluffy, decadent, sinful piece of heaven that makes me want to melt and immediately cheat on an otherwise healthy day of eating. And you know what? It’s worth it. Every. Single. Time. No regrets – ever. The one time I don’t like to buy those delicious cakes is when I need to bring a lot of cupcakes. A couple of dozen cupcakes can cost a pretty penny which is why I LOOOOOVE this recipe for Extreme Chocolate Cupcakes. It is moist, delicious and you won’t believe how easy they are to whip up.
