Apple Cider Donuts

I love apple cider donut this time of year. But who has time and heart health to eat fried donuts? Not me. I opted for baking my apple cider donuts using a donut pan. I know, I know, another specialized kitchen tool you will use at most once a year. But let me tell you …

Classic Apple Pie

This is a classic apple pie recipe. We are using Pillsbury pre-made pie crust for this recipe. Of course you can make your own crust. But after making it several times myself, I can tell you its not worth the time. Simply because its tough to get the right consistency with the dough, then it …

Apple Crumb Shortbread

I went apple picking this past week which left me with a lot of apples and a lot of baking possibilities. Apple Crumb and Apple crisp are by far my favorite. I love the taste of the apples with the cinnamon and spices.  I decided to put a twist on a classic apple crumb by …

Apple and Turkey Picadillo

As I was searching for low calorie meals for meal prep I came across this variation to spice up some ground turkey. Ground turkey is an incredibly lean protein, meaning less calories for the amount of protein. Which is why its popular for calorie counting and for low calorie meal prep. However, it is also …

Mini Apple Pies

I have a not so small addiction to apple picking. I would go all weekend every weekend of harvest season if allowed. Now hear me out, Apples are SUPER healthy. It has more fiber than a bowl of oatmeal. Of which is Soluble Fiber which reduces bad cholesterol levels, thereby improving heart health. The pectin …

Apple Dijon Bacon Spinach Salad

Salad. Wow. Exciting. Groundbreaking. These were my exact thoughts as I attempted to make this salad. People tend to dismiss salads as boring or too simple. But this recipe is anything but boring. However it is simpler than it looks!  What I love about this salad is that you can make a lot of it …

A Twist on Comfort Food: Tomato Soup and Grilled Cheese

Looking to jazz up the regular old canned soup and classic grilled cheese with a gourmet twist?  Adding a different kind of cheese and fruit to a panini is one way to do it. Roasting your own veggies and making homemade butter croutons to garnish soup is the perfect compliment to this sweet and savory …