Kristen

Growing up in the Chicago area, I got my dose of tasty Italian food.  We have 2-3 favorite Italian restaurants that we get food from during the holidays.  I love attempting to re create some of my favorites at home. …

So.  I have kind of already posted this recipe.   Last year I taught you how to make DIY Handi-snacks.    I made this two-ingredient cheese spread as a part of that. I just felt like I needed to reiterate how easy …

This post is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group®, Birds Eye®, and Farm Rich® but all my opinions are my own. #pmedia #FullnRichFlavor  http://my-disclosur.es/OBsst I love preparing homemade nutritious meals for my family.   …

This post contains affiliate links These DIY Chocolate Pudding Pops are healthy and easy. They are perfect for school lunches.   This chocolate pudding has no added sugar and is no cook.   All you need it six healthy ingredients.   …

A few weeks ago, I made Flourless Pumpkin Oatmeal Raisin Cookies.   They turned out so good, that I wanted to try another flavor. These cookies have no oil, no added sugar and no flour.   These can be made …

Before you click the X on the right hand of your screen, I have to tell you.  It’s delicious! Over the weekend, I made this cucumber dill hummus for my friend’s wedding shower.  I then was showing my mom all …

You will love these flourless oatmeal raisin cookies’ pumpkin and cinnamon raisin cookies. These are warm, comforting, and chewy and are a great gluten-free cookie option for autumn. These cookies are a quick treat to whip up anytime you are …

This Microwave Berry Compote is super easy. It has no added sugar and only takes about 5 minutes to make. But I am going to get into the recipe in more detail at the bottom of this post. First, look …

So yeah. This happened. Do you know that chocolate covered frozen banana bites you can get at Trader Joe’s? Well, they were the inspiration for this dessert. I wanted to make ones that taste like a Snickers Bar. These Frozen …

During the summer, I love preparing picnics for my boys. I love packing their little picnic basket and watching them eat all the fun “surprises” I put in it. ( I know that one day, I will hate packing lunches. …

Herbs from your garden aren’t just for savory recipes and drinks.  Once I started baking desserts using fresh mint, I could no longer stomach the mint extract you buy from the store.  These fresh mint cookies are a delicious way …

This post contains affiliate links.  Yup.  this totally happened.  And you know what?  these were actually really easy to make. These healthy Firecracker popsicles have no artificial colors, no added sugar, and can be made vegan.  I used cow’s milk, …