Quick breads are the best. You can throw all the ingredients together in one or two bowls, pour everything into a pan and leave it in the oven for an hour. There is no annoying whipping of egg whites, chopping of fruit, boiling of sugar or spooning batter into little cups. So easy! And this … Continue reading »
Yay, muffins! Fresh Strawberry Chocolate Chip Muffins with Orange Glaze Makes 12 large muffins Muffins: 1/2 cup butter or margarine (I used Earth Balance) 1 cup milk (I used almond milk) 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 2 eggs 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour plus 1 tablespoon 3/4 cup sugar 4 teaspoons baking … Continue reading »
After all the Christmas treats I thought it was time for a “healthier” snack. I also needed to get rid of some grossly black bananas and the cranberries that have been sitting in my freezer since October. I’m proud of this recipe. I usually am not able to combine ingredients in a way that produces … Continue reading »
After all the cupcakes and cookies these past few weeks, I thought it was time for something a little lighter. I was very happy with this simple bread- it could easily be eaten for breakfast, but it is sweet enough to satisfy my sweet tooth as a dessert too! You can make this healthier by … Continue reading »
Ever heard of the term “chick food”? Well, this breakfast pizza isn’t it. My boyfriend, Michael, is visiting me from Chicago this weekend (yay!), and we’ve been having a great time. We both love to eat (I bet you could have guessed that about me), so we are always trying new restaurants together. This time … Continue reading »
Overnight oats are all the rage right on food blogs right now. There are tons of different variations, and let me tell you– I am obsessed with them. The first time I tried, I wasn’t too sure about it– the only way I usually like my oatmeal is in Flourless Oatmeal Pancakes (or cookies), not the … Continue reading »
Would I ever be willing to die for blueberry muffins? Probably not. The name, however, did catch my eye, and they turned out to be delicious (almost good enough to die for, but I’m pretty young so I’m gonna stick with the statement that at this point in my life, I would not die for … Continue reading »
Every time I complain to my boyfriend about how hard it is to stick to a diet, he first assures me that I look perfect and have nothing to worry about (like any smart man would do)… and then he goes on to tell me about the latest body-enhancing food he read about on BodyBuilding.com, … Continue reading »
Donuts. Maple. Bacon. I present to you… “the Elvis” donut. A plain donut with maple glaze and bits of bacon sprinkled over the top. Magical. Elvis Donuts Makes 12 donuts 2 cups all purpose flour 2 tsp baking powder 3/4 cup white sugar 1/4 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp nutmeg 1 tsp salt 3/4 cup greek … Continue reading »
Princess in the Kitchen is taking a turn for the better. In my efforts to start (and remain committed to) a summer fitness regime… I decided that I’m gonna have to cut back on the desserts for a while and start eating a lighter, more summer-y diet. (Dessert bloggers tend to overdo it on the … Continue reading »
