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Animal Cracker Cookie Butter

Posted on Nov 8th, 2012

Sometimes you just have to make something that is not even a little bit healthy. And then sometimes that thing is so good, you have to share…

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Autumn Spiced Toddy (Cold-brewed Iced Coffee)

Posted on Oct 15th, 2013

Easy & smooth cold-brewed iced coffee spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice & cloves.  Lately I've been wondering if it's time to…

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Brown Sugar Sweetened Condensed Coconut Milk

Posted on Dec 12th, 2012

Would you like to know how many recipes I look at and think "OMG I WANT TO LICK THE SCREEN I NEED TO MAKE THAT!!!" then see that they call for…

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Butterscotch Pecan Butter

Posted on Sep 14th, 2012

It's official. I'm never buying nut butter from the grocery store again. Making my own is so ridiculously easy, and the flavor combinations…

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Caramel Macchiato Almond Butter

Posted on Mar 5th, 2014

A delicious spread made simply with just one ingredient in less than 10 minutes. All the flavor of your favorite coffee drink in sweet and drippy…

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Cinnamon Raisin Sunflower Seed Butter

Posted on Feb 18th, 2013

  If you've been reading this blog for any length of time, there are a few things you'll know about me.   1. I am addicted to…

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DIY Brownie Mix Jars {gluten-free}

Posted on Nov 21st, 2013

A simple, easy, DIY gift idea for rich and fudgey gluten-free brownie mix. So easy to make, and a perfect gift for anyone in your life who loves…

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DIY Mint Chocolate Baileys Irish Cream {Vegan}

Posted on Dec 14th, 2012

It's true. Remember when I told you I had some awesome things coming your way? TADAAAA!!!! I've always been a sweet and creamy alcohol…

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DIY Whole Wheat Cake Flour

Posted on Dec 31st, 2012

  You know what is not easy? Taking pictures of flour.   I know, I know....food blogger problems... There have always…

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Drink & Dish: DIY Funfetti Cake Mix {with video!}

Posted on Apr 8th, 2013

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY BEST BLOG FRIEND NICOLE!!!! You guys know how insanely obsessed with birthdays I am, right? I jump on any chance to…

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Drink & Dish: How to Make Cake Pops

Posted on Mar 19th, 2014

Extra soft, sweet and delicious cake pops will impress all of your friends, and are much easier than you think! Add fun themed decorations, or keep…

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Drink & Dish: Spider Web Cupcakes

Posted on Oct 23rd, 2013

Easy & fun spider web cupcakes are the perfect treat to bring to your Halloween party, and they are totally fool-proof! When I was a…

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Fat Free Thousand Island Dressing

Posted on Jun 11th, 2013

Does anyone actually eat thousand island on a salad? I mean, don't get me wrong, I find it delicious, and I absolutely love it on sandwiches,…

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Fig, Prosciutto & Brie Cracker Bites: The perfect easy and delicious appetizer or snack!

Fig, Prosciutto & Brie Cracker Bites

Posted on Jun 1st, 2015

Elegant and simple, fig, prosciutto & brie cracker bites are the perfect appetizer for entertaining or a special afternoon snack. Just four…

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Gingerbread Pecan Butter & Gingerbread Smoothie

Gingerbread Pecan Butter & Gingerbread Smoothie

Posted on Nov 24th, 2014

This post is sponsored by FitFluential LLC on behalf of Blendtec. All recipes and opinions are my own. Get your gingerbread fix with this smooth,…

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Greek Yogurt & Almond Loaded Baked Potatoes: + The secret to making the BEST baked potatoes!

Greek Yogurt & Almond Loaded Baked Potatoes

Posted on Jul 26th, 2015

The ultimate side dish, these greek yogurt & almond loaded baked potatoes take traditional baked potatoes to a whole new level. Complete with…

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Green Chile Enchilada Sauce

Posted on Apr 3rd, 2013

For years, I have been buying enchilada sauce. Always green, although for years I was totally weirded out by green sauce. It was green, so obviously…

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Homemade Vegan Nutella

Posted on Feb 5th, 2014

Smooth and creamy dark chocolate hazelnut spread made easily at home. Vegan, gluten-free and even more delicious than the store bought…

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Honey Roasted Peanut Butter

Posted on Jan 4th, 2013

If there's anything I've learned since entering the blog world, it's that sometimes the simplest recipes are best.   I knew ever since…

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How To: Toddy {Cold Brewed Iced Coffee}

Posted on Jun 3rd, 2013

Have we ever discussed my coffee habit? It's pretty embarrassing the amount of money I have spent on going out to coffee in my life. I just never got…

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Lemon Rosemary Grilled Artichokes

Posted on Aug 14th, 2013

I took 5 pictures of artichokes and they all look the same. Forgive me? Actually, I took more like 20 pictures of artichokes which is…

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My Gluten-free Baking Blend

Posted on Oct 13th, 2013

A simple & easy gluten-free flour blend perfect for cookies, cupcakes, quickbreads, and more! Looking for more gluten-free recipes? Check these…

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Peanut Butter Pretzel Chocolate Chip Granola Bars

Posted on May 18th, 2014

Sweet, healthy and easy no bake peanut butter granola bars stuffed with crunchy gluten-free pretzels and dark chocolate chips. Save money and make…

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Pumpkin Spice Sweetened Condensed Coconut Milk

Pumpkin Spice Sweetened Condensed Coconut Milk

Posted on Oct 1st, 2014

Homemade sweetened condensed milk made with coconut milk, maple syrup, pumpkin puree and warm fall spices. Perfect as a coffee creamer, or to replace…

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Roasted Butternut Bourbon

Posted on Nov 12th, 2014

This Roasted Butternut Bourbon is the perfect fall beverage--infused with roasted butternut squash and spiced with cinnamon, cloves, allspice, nutmeg…

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Roasted Macadamia Butter

Posted on Aug 15th, 2012

I don't like pineapple. I don't like the way it looks; I don't like the way it smells; I don't like how it's all spiky and uninviting. As soon as we…

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Shredded Chicken Taco Salad {+ how to make crockpot salsa chicken}

Posted on Apr 13th, 2014

Ridiculously easy, juicy crockpot salsa chicken turned into a hearty, healthy and gluten-free taco salad with just 10 minutes of working time. A…

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Toasted Coconut Cold-brewed Iced Coffee

Posted on Jun 25th, 2014

Ultra smooth, nutty cold-brewed iced coffee without a hint of bitterness. Literally THE BEST iced coffee I have ever tasted. I think it's…

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Vanilla Bean Coconut Butter

Posted on Jul 23rd, 2013

So, if it weren't for other blogs, I wouldn't even know coconut butter was a thing. Coconut is, like, the next big thing in the food world it seems.…

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Vanilla Bean Honey Roasted Peanut Butter

Posted on Jun 4th, 2014

Simple, easy, sweet & delicious homemade peanut butter with just two ingredients! You're just 5 minutes away from sweet, creamy and drippy peanut…

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White Chocolate Vanilla Bean Pistachio Butter

Posted on Jul 9th, 2012

Have I ever mentioned that nut butter is my absolute favorite thing in the world? I'm sorry. I don't know a less funny thing to call it that…

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