Recipe: Vegan Cinnamon Raisin Bread

Vegan Cinnamon Raisin Bread makes 12-16 slices, takes about 2 1/2 hours 1 packet of yeast (1/4 oz.) 1 cup warm water (110-115 degrees F) 1/2 sugar, divided in half 3 T. vegetable/canola oil 1 tsp. salt 1 T. ground flax seeds  & 2 T. water Roughly 3 cups flour 1/2 cup raisins 1 1/2 tsp….

Recipe: Chicken & Broccoli Stir Fry

Now that I’m all grown up (but not really), I’ve been trying to eat veggies more often. Chicken & Broccoli Stir Fry makes 2 servings, takes 25 minutes 1/3 lb. chicken 2 T. flour 1/3 cup chicken broth 1 T. soy sauce (low-sodium) 1 T. brown sugar 1/4 tsp. ground ginger 1 clove of garlic,…

Recipe: Double Chocolate Chip Cookies

I’m obsessed. It seems I’ve fallen into some sort of routine that I bake cookies more than anything else… Double Chocolate Chip Cookies makes 3 dozen cookies, takes about 45 minutes 1/2 cup butter, softened (*or margarine or coconut oil) 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup white sugar 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1/2 cup applesauce 1…

Recipe: Vegan Apple Oatmeal Muffins

Vegan Apple Oatmeal Muffins makes one dozen muffins, takes 45 minutes 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup white sugar 2 T. ground flax seeds 4 T. water 1/3 cup vegetable oil 3/4 cup applesauce 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla 1 1/2 cup flour 1 tsp. baking powder 1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 1/4 tsp. nutmeg 1/2 tsp….

Recipe: Blueberry Oatmeal Bars (Starbucks Copycat)

Blueberry Oatmeal Bars makes 8 pieces, takes 30 minutes 1/2 cup butter* 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 cup flour 1 tsp. baking powder 1 cup oatmeal 1 1/2 cup fresh blueberries 1/2 cup sugar 3 T. water 1/2 fresh lemon, squeezed *to make this vegan, use 1/4 cup unrefined coconut oil and 1/3 cup applesauce!…

Recipe: Roasted Lemon & Herb Chicken with Veggies

Roasted Lemon & Herb Chicken with Veggies makes two servings, takes five minutes to put together and an hour to bake 2 chicken breasts 2 red potatoes, cut into wedges 1 onion, sliced 2 cups broccoli florets 1/2 lemon (for squeezing) 1/4 cup olive oil 1 tsp. Italian seasoning herb medley salt & pepper Preheat…

Recipe: Laura’s Super Soup

Laura’s Super Soup makes 4 servings, takes about 30 minutes 1 lb. fresh chicken breast 1 tsp. salt 2 T. salted butter (or vegetable oil) 1 sweet onion, chopped 4 large carrots, chopped 4 stalks of celery, chopped 4 roma tomatoes, chopped 1/2 tsp pepper 1/2 tsp. salt 1 tsp. dried basil 1 cup vegetable…

Recipe: Beer Brined Turkey Blanketed in Bacon

After doing lots of research, I decided to brine the turkey in Newcastle beer and cover the top with a blanket of bacon before throwing it into the heat. I also used lots of herbs, lemons, and vegetables in the brine. Here’s my fun twist on the delicious meal we eat around this time every…