As the weather gets cooler, we love to enjoy warm drinks and soups. Our kids are especially fond of hot cocoa. When I researched recipes online, most of them contain about three tablespoons of white sugar. That is enough to to have them bouncing off the walls! Most also contain half and half or whole milk. I decided to experiment with recipes that were still sweet but did not … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Hot Apple Cider With a Crispy Pie Crust Edged Mug
This time of year calls out for hot apple cider and a cozy blanket. Apple cider and apple pie both make the house smell like home. I decided to combine the two by making hot apple cider in a cup with a pie crust edge. It is really easy to do and makes it more fun! This recipe was a big hit with our whole family. SLOW COOKER APPLE CIDER WITH A CRISPY PIE CRUST … [Read more...]
Mini Pear Banana Cookie Crisp
Our kids love to help in the kitchen and there are all kinds of lessons to be learned from basic math (measuring ingredients) to following directions. They also learn patience as they wait for the dessert to bake. Mini Pear Banana Cookie Crisp You will need: 2 Cups crushed vanilla wafer cookies 1/4 Cup sugar 6 … [Read more...]
Lentil Couscous Tacos
The Sugar Snaps and I are vegetarian and Greg is happy to eat vegetarian at home. I am careful to make sure that we are getting enough protein and nutrients in our diet. For the most part, the Sugar Snaps are not picky eaters and love veggie sources of protein like lentils, chick peas and black beans. I … [Read more...]
Easy Sweetheart Tarts
I remember when I was a child, I wasn't a huge fan of pie filling but I loved the crust. I used to try and sneak little tiny pieces off the edges of the pie. After my Mom discovered my love of pie crust, she saved the bits of dough that were left over when she made pies. She rolled the dough out, added a bit of jam on one edge and rolled them tightly into tarts for me. I … [Read more...]