Tag Archives: cherry

Chewy Cherry Almond Bars

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Christina

Happy Monday everyone! Did you get a chance to watch any of the London 2012 Summer Olympic Games this weekend? We have been glued to the television ever since the opening ceremony on Friday night. I love watching Team USA complete in … Continue reading →

Posted in Dessert, Fruit | Tagged almonds, baking, bars, cherry, cinnamon, dessert, oats, summer | 10 Comments

Homemade Thick and Chewy Granola Bars

Posted on July 25, 2012 by Christina

Healthy, portable, and delicious granola bars packed with assorted nuts, seeds and dried fruit. I have been looking for a chewy granola bar for a while now. It seems like many of the recipes that I have tried that claim … Continue reading →

Posted in Snacks | Tagged almonds, Blueberry, cherry, cinnamon, coconut oil, cranberry, flax seed, granola bars, hazelnuts, honey, no bake, oats, pecans, raisins, snack, walnuts | 14 Comments

Sweet Cherry Slab Pie

Posted on July 11, 2012 by Christina

Nothing is better than a freshly baked pie for a summer cookout, especially if it can be made into a perfectly portable dessert like this incredible slab pie. I have had my eye on making a slab pie ever since … Continue reading →

Posted in Dessert, Fruit, Pie & Tart | Tagged baking, cherry, cinnamon, dessert, fruit, lemon, pie, plums, summer | 15 Comments

Cherry Hand Pies

Posted on July 5, 2012 by Christina

Forget the plates and utensils! This is the best way to bring a pie to a cookout or picnic! As I have mentioned numerous times I am a huge fan of fruit pies, but sometimes they are just too messy to … Continue reading →

Posted in Dessert, Fruit, Pastry, Pie & Tart | Tagged baking, cherry, cinnamon, dessert, fruit, hand pies, pie, plums | 11 Comments

Double Chocolate Cherry Muffins

Posted on June 21, 2012 by Christina

Some days you really need something rich and chocolatey for breakfast! Oh wait? What did you say? Usually rich and chocolatey foods are eaten at dessert? Nonsense! I have learned that anything goes these past couple weeks. Blueberry pie at eight … Continue reading →

Posted in Breads & Muffins, Breakfast, Fruit | Tagged baking, breakfast, cherry, chocolate, cocoa powder, muffins | 15 Comments

Summer Eats Roundup

Posted on June 20, 2012 by Christina

Today is the day I have been waiting for ever since the start of fall last year. It’s the first day of summer here in the Northern Hemisphere…my absolute favorite season! 😀 To that first dip in the swimming pool … Continue reading →

Posted in Appetizers, Dessert, Fruit, Ice Cream, Main Dish, Pastry, Pie & Tart, Pork, Roundup, Seafood, Soup | Tagged 4th of July, appetizers, apple, avocado, baking, bell pepper, blackberry, Blueberry, cherry, chocolate, coconut, corn, dessert, fish, ice cream, lime, main dish, mango, marshmallows, peaches, pork, raspberry, red onion, roundup, shrimp, soup, strawberries, strawberry, summer, tomato, zucchini | 12 Comments

Double Chocolate Almond Cherry Crisps

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Christina

Somedays you just need a chocolate fix. These bite-sized crisps will satisfy your chocolate craving without wrecking your diet. Each crisp is only 62 calories and packed with two different types of chocolate, almonds, and dried cherries. I can’t wait to … Continue reading →

Posted in Candy, Dessert | Tagged almonds, candy, cherry, chocolate, cooking light, dessert, no bake, white chocolate | 10 Comments

Chocolate-Cherry Heart Smart Cookies

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Christina

Chewy, fudgy oatmeal cookies studded with chocolate chunks and plump cherries. Oatmeal cookies are one of my favorites this time of year. They are so fat, chewy and comforting. For this recipe, I added a splash of cherry flavoring to the dough to intensify the … Continue reading →

Posted in Cookies, Dessert, Light | Tagged baking, cherry, chocolate, cookies, cooking light, dessert, oats | 17 Comments

Cherry Hazelnut Oatmeal

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Christina

Help jumpstart your day with a warm and satisfying bowl of this Cherry Hazelnut Oatmeal. Tart cherries, crunchy hazelnuts and hearty steel-cut oats are combined in this satisfying and healthy morning meal. Growing up my mom always insisted that we ate a healthy … Continue reading →

Posted in Breakfast | Tagged breakfast, cherry, cinnamon, cooking light, flax seed, hazelnuts, oatmeal, steel cut oats | 16 Comments

Fruit and Nut Granola Bites

Posted on August 14, 2011 by Christina

Healthy, portable, and delicious granola bites packed with dried fruit, healthy nuts and seeds. They are the perfect for an on the go breakfast or afternoon snack. Just pop one of these granola bites in your mouth for an instant energy … Continue reading →