Salted Maple Coconut 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.

Kung Pao Brussels Sprouts


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!

Frozen Yogurt Bark

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.

Extreme Chocolate Cupcakes

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.

Starbucks Passion Iced Tea Lemonade Dupe – Calorie Free

I love Starbucks Passion Iced Tea Lemonade – like LOOOOOVE it!  It is refreshing, delicious and I love the pink color.  So when I found a pack of the Starbucks Passion Iced Tea in the tea aisle of my supermarket I snatched it up.  My first inclination was to  simply make the tea and add some of my Monin Calorie Free Sweetener and enjoy another one of my fave Starbucks drinks, their Passion Iced Tea.  There were other plans for this delicious tea though and I must share.