Gluten Free Mini Chocolate Chip Muffins What is it about Back-to-school time that inspires us to get back into the kitchen and start baking again?!!! Oh. Yah. The fact that everyone is going to require lots of grab n’ go Breakfasts & Snacks these next few months! These people gotta eat! But besides this important Read More!
Spicy Roasted Chickpea Salad Have you ever tried roasting chickpeas? So crunchy and tasty-satisfying…like chips or croutons. Great for snacking and sprinkling on top of salads like THIS one!Makes 4 servings Ingredients: 6 packed cups of greens of choice (I used chopped Romaine lettuce, but arugula or mixed baby greens would be awesome) 1 large Read More!
Gluten-Free Almond Butter Biscuit Bars Layers of wholesome goodness for snacktime! This was a FUN little baking project that turned out better than I hoped! If you don’t like shredded coconut, you can leave it out. Also, sweetness factor is such a personal preference, so you may find that you like more or less stevia Read More!
Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Cups Indulgent homemade FROZEN treats! Yassss! Sign me up! These little cups are a REALLY fun project to make with the kids this Summer! When shopping for ingredients: Look for high percentage cacao for the chocolate, and your PB should really be nothing but peanuts, and maybe sea salt. Makes 12 Read More!
5 Layer Bean Dip It’s time for a brand NEW spin on Bean Dip! The PERFECT Party appetizer! Double or triple this recipe to feed a big group…aka: keep everyone HAPPY! aka: Crowd Control. Stays great in the fridge for a few hours, it’s nice to make this dip ahead of time so you can Read More!
Cilantro Lime Shrimp Ceviche Chopped Salad Chop this up fast, and set it in the fridge for later. THE PERFECT hot weather meal idea! This is on our weekly rotation in the Summertime over here at CFC Headquarters! Typically, ceviche is served with tortilla chips, but I just pile a few spoonfuls right onto a Read More!
No-Bake Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Cookies Any PB and Chocolate Chip lovers hanging out around here? Me!!! One of my all-time FAVORITE combos! These no-bake cookies could not be simpler! You’re gonna want to keep a batch handy in your fridge for *emergencies* I mean, snacks all Summer long! These really do make for a Read More!
PB & J Banana Chocolate Cups Looking for an indulgent frozen treat to keep your chocolate cravings HAPPY? We all *NEED* a treat from time-to-time! These are SO MUCH FUN to make with the kids this Summer! Just a few SIMPLE ingredients that YOU have complete control over! I LOVE knowing what’s actually in my Read More!
Almond Butter Chocolate Buttons Who LOVES Almond Butter!? We Do here at CFC! But WHICH Almond Butter (or Peanut Butter) to buy in the store?!!! What are we actually looking for?! Search for NON-hydrogenated oils in the ingredients list on the back. Hydrogenated oils {aka trans-fat} is processed to make it solid at room temperature. Read More!
Homemade Pico De Gallo This homemade pico is a steadfast part of our family all Summer long! That magical season when big, red, sun-ripened tomatoes are hanging from the vines and crisp jalapenos are plentiful! At our house, we typically plant an entire garden bed to facilitate the making of fresh pico every Summer! Read More!
