Banana Nut Oatmeal

As you can probably tell, from my plethora of Banana Nut recipes posted on this blog, banana nut muffins are my absolute favorite. For example: this delicious Banana Nut Muffin in a Mug, these Hearty Banana Nut Muffins, even these Hearty Banana Nut Pancakes! When I was younger I used to do year round swimming,…

Sweet Almond Apricot Tarts

I had my first apricot in Germany. No, not my first sausage, bratwurst, or even spatzle. In fact, I didn’t even try any of these foods while in Germany! How is this possible, you may be asking? Well… I had my first apricot in the Frankfurt Airport in Germany. And at the time, I had…

Peanut Butter Crunch Granola

Peanut Butter Crunch Granola. Like Cap’n Crunch… but better (for you). Not to mention, downright addicting. Seriously, once you start with this stuff, you won’t be able to stop. Especially if you’re a fellow Peanut-Butter-Lover. This granola isn’t just your typical Plain Jane, practically homologous vanilla granola. This granola contains a myriad of different and…

Never Fail Refried Beans

Nachos are a staple in my house. Now, when I say nachos I don’t mean those spray-cheese and Tostitos nachos you can find at any snack bar. No, these are legit. We start off by lining a plate (or cookie sheet if we’re feeling fancy) with three types of chips: typically blue corn chips, white…

Sweet Peach Cobbler for Two

Although I must admit that nothing will ever surpass my love for Christmas cookies and all things ginger and pumpkin, summer desserts definitely hold a special place in my heart. Especially cobblers! Cobblers really are the perfect summer desserts. They can be made with whatever fruit is in season (my favorite are blueberry and peach…