These simple pumpkin muffins are perfect this time of year. Cake-like with a nice crumb topping that is like a taste of fall! This post contains affiliate links, see our full disclosure policy here. I could feel the temperature dropping this weekend here in Southern California. We were busy moving our son back to college, so when I got back home I wanted to bake something I could put… Continue Reading
Simple Toffee Cookies
If you are looking for a really simple toffee cookies recipe, I have one for you today. These are so good – fluffy and soft with bits of toffee in them. This post contains affiliate links On Sunday evenings, I like to bake a little something to top off the weekend. It was kinda late to start a cookie from scratch so I went to one of my quick cookie… Continue Reading
Spinach and Blackberry Salad with Vinaigrette Dressing
So as you know, I am trying to savor the fruits of summer, before they disappear. This is a recipe for a Spinach & Blackberry Salad. You can use blueberries or strawberries or mandarin oranges if you like. Blackberry Salad sliced red onion (about 1/4 cup) 1 bag fresh spinach – rinsed and torn 1 oz package of blackberries cleaned 2 tablespoons sliced almonds 1/4 cup feta cheese Simple… Continue Reading
Simple Jalapeno Dip
This weekend I felt like having a spicy snack so I made individual jalapeno dips. These have a little kick so if you like things on the mild side, reduce the jalapenos by 1/2. These can be put together in about 15 minutes. Ingredients 1 8 0z tub cream cheese (I used the one with lower fat) 1/3 cup mayonnaise 1 4 oz can chopped jalapeno peppers 1 4 oz… Continue Reading
Simple Hummus
Simple Hummus is an easy recipe that can be put together in about 5 minutes, if you have the ingredients in your kitchen. All of these ingredients can be found in most major supermarkets. A few years ago Tahini was harder to find, but not any longer. Simple Hummus Recipe: 2 cloves garlic (chopped, I use the jar variety) 1 15 oz can garbanzo beans 4 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon Tahini… Continue Reading
Easy Pasta Salad
With these warm summer days, sometimes I just want to have a cool salad for dinner or lunch. One of my favorites is pasta salad, which can be made in about 10 minutes. Ingredients: 1 package spiral or rotini pasta (1 lb.) 1 cup chopped bell peppers (I used green and yellow) 1/4 cup chopped onions (I prefer red) 1 large tomato chopped 1/4 cup feta cheese 1/2 can olives… Continue Reading
