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Caramel apples dipped into pecans and almonds.

Caramel Apple Recipe


 November 5, 2009  

Caramel apples dipped in pecans and slivered almonds. I bought a bag of caramels, melted them down and played around a bit with different toppings.


Toasted Almond Green Bean Recipe


 July 15, 2009  

I just came back from the 17th Street Farmer’s Market with a bundle of fresh long green beans. I like my green veggies to have a crisp snap to them, so I lightly sauteed these green beans for about 2-3 minutes.


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Mini Apricot Almond Tart Recipe


 May 7, 2009  4 Comments

I created this little treat for a picnic I planned with my husband. Since it was just the two of us, I decided to scale down Read More…


All natural power bars

All Natural Energy Bars Recipe


 April 10, 2009  5 Comments

I added a sprinkle of chocolate chips to pair with the variety of nuts, and dried fruit to give it the chewy factor: golden raisins, currants, and dried apples.


Banana oat-nut muffins

Banana Oat-Nut Muffins Recipe


 March 17, 2009  3 Comments

I love trying new, inventive ways to make a basic recipe extraordinarily delicious, and healthy. As for these muffins, they came out exactly as planned - nutty, robust banana flavor, and a wholesomeness achieved from using whole wheat pastry flour and rolled oats.


Three Nut Baklava Recipe


 September 8, 2008  

The sweetest part of Mediterranean food is definitely baklava. I’ve always wanted to learn how to make this yummy treat, and I was delighted with the outcome. Read More…