BlueberryParfait

I don't really have to explain how this works do I...? (Granola + greek yogurt + blue berries + cinnamon) 

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1stofJanuaryBreakfastRecipe!

As fun as it is to celebrate New Years Eve, the first breakfast of '13 is as magical for me. So... Enjoy ;)

For the Dumplings;

1 1/4 cup Flour

2 Tablespoons granulated sugar

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1.2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 cup buttermilk

1 large egg

1 tablespoon melted unsalted butter

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1mashed banana

For Vanilla Bean Maple Butter

1/2 cup pure maple syrup

1/2 cup unsalted, cold butter

1 Tahitian vanilla bean, seeds scraped.

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AQuickie

My favorite breakfast after an unsober night. And it's easy because there is no right or wrong recipe. This morning: 6 strawberries, half a banana, cinnamon, blueberries, rasberries, soy milk. Breakfast.

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SpicedNuts

Imagine yourself sitting around a fire place, with hot red wine in your hands, and these to fill your empty stomach before a big meal. Now that's what a call a great Friday night.

You will need: 1 lb mixed nuts, 3 tablespoons of fresh rosemary, 1 teaspoon cayenne, 1 teaspoon fresh ground nutmeg, 2 tablespoons of dark brown sugar, 1 tablespoon salt, 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees and toast the nits for 10 minutes, while stirring several times. Mince the rosemary and combine with the rest of the dry ingredients. 

 Melt the butter and mix with the dry ingredients. When the nuts look golden brown, it's time to take them out.

 Put the nuts in a bowl and pour the mixture over them. Make sure you toss well.

Voila!

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HalloweenTreats

You don't necessarily have to celebrate Halloween in order to get into the spirit of it....

Pumpkin rice balls.

Strawberry ghosts.

Bean soup.

What's Halloween without themed cupcakes?

Spider deviled eggs.

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Breakfast...

Start with some Greek yogurt (1/4 cup) and honey (one teaspoon)... Then add almonds (2 tablespoons) and freshly squeezed orange juice (1/2 cup)... Finally, add a cup of fresh mixed berries, and 2-3 ice cubes. Voila! Enjoy your smoothie breakfast!

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PinkLemonadeCupcakes

Today is all about celebrating summer, and making cupcakes. After all, what better way to celebrate anything by making cupcakes?

For the batter: 2 1/2 cups flour, 2 cups sugar, 2 teaspoons baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 2/3 cup oil (I prefer canola), 1 3/4 cup water, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, 2 teaspoons vinegar, juice, and zest from 1 lemon.

In a bowl, mix all the dry ingredients, and zest. In a separate bowl, combine the wet ingredients (water, oil, extract, vinegar and lemon juice.) Slowly stir the wet ingredients in to the dry until no lumps are left. Pour batter into lined baking cups, 2/3 full. (Don't freak out if it's too wet - that's how it's supposed to be!) Bake at 350 F for 20-22 minutes.

For frosting: 2-3 sticks of softened butter, 1 1/2 to 2 cups powdered sugar, juice from 1/2 lemon (or 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract, but more organic the better!) and a few drops of red food coloring.

Beat the softened butter until creamy. Slowly add in powdered sugar, mixing and scrapping down the sides of the bowl as you go until you're satisfied with the sweetness. Add in lemon juice and food coloring and mix until the frosting looks like frosting! And finally, take pictures and send them to me! :) Enjoy.

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