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Almond Cacao Cupcakes with Carrots

April 13, 2018
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  Are you a cake fan? So am I. BUT, sometimes I need to find a healthier option to satisfy my sweet tooth. These Almond Cacao Cupcakes with Carrots fit the bill perfectly.  The recipe for these Almond Cacao Cupcakes with Carrots substitutes almond butter for the dairy option, almond meal for wheat flour, and a healthy sweetener […]

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Carrot Spirals with Cashew Kale Pesto & Shrimp

March 25, 2018
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  In case you are in need of a quick and healthy lunch or dinner option, you have arrived. Carrot Spirals with Cashew Kale Pesto & Shrimp are a very tasty dish. It is light and fresh but very filling.  You could substitute zucchini for the carrots and omit the shrimp for a lovely vegan meal. […]

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Carrot Muffins

April 30, 2014
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  My oven was broken again and you can probably imagine, that this is not a good thing happening around here. It is back in action since last night and I am thrilled. So today I had to bake something.  I decided on carrot muffins. They pack well and are a great snack for my daughter […]

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Ginger Carrot Red Lentil Soup

January 12, 2014
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  As a big soup fan I am always on the search for healthy and tasty new soup recipes. I prefer hearty soups made from scratch that make you feel warm and cozy from the inside. I made up this recipe a few days ago while Colorado was experiencing around 0 Fahrenheit temperatures. I didn’t […]

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Lip Smacking Oven Roasted Winter Veggies

March 3, 2013
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  My teens have a long list of vegetables they would rather me not put in front of them. I know for sure that brussel sprouts make the top of the list or let me say used to be on the top of the list since last weekend. The other day I served some grilled […]

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Happy Easter and a Carrot Cake

April 6, 2012
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Happy Easter from my kitchen to yours with this moist and irresistible carrot cake. I hope you will have an enjoyable Easter weekend with your family and friends. My dessert suggestion for your Easter buffet would be a homemade carrot cake with cream cheese frosting. This carrot cake gets enriched with walnuts, golden raisins, and […]

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Organic Yellow Split Pea Soup with Bacon

February 22, 2012
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  Here is my twist on a traditional pea soup the way I remember my German aunt preparing it. She served pea soup with some rustic bread and a Frankfurter sausage. My variation substitutes bacon for the sausage and uses the sweeter yellow split peas. I also added lots of veggies including leek, carrots, onions […]

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Chicken Noodle Soup

January 18, 2011
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  Humble ingredients shine in this heartwarming chicken noodle soup. This simple combination of carrots, celery, chicken, noodles and broth never seems to disappoint. This chicken soup will be on your dinner table in less than an hour. Smiling faces will await you, especially from your little ones. My kids love chicken noodle soup after […]

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