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How to make naturally pink frosting

Very Berry Naturally Pink Frosting

February 3, 2016 by Sally

Wouldn’t it be nice to celebrate Valentine’s Day without Red Dye #40? I’ve shared a recipe for naturally red frosting that gets its hue from beets (read Naturally Colored Frosting). I wanted to do a baby pink frosting for Valentine’s Day that’s colored and flavored with whole fruit. For naturally pink frosting, start with a half-pound of …

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Thumbprint Cookies

Thumbprint Cookies

December 10, 2015 by Sally

Thumbprint cookies, rolled in chopped walnuts and filled with a dab of frosting, are a festive holiday treat for your family. Thank you to Silpat for sending me a free Perfect Cookie Mat. My husband’s favorite Christmas cookies are Thumbprints. Specifically, the ones my mom makes when we visit over the holidays. So every December, …

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Chocolate Peppermint Bites

No-Bake Chocolate Peppermint Bites

December 4, 2015 by Sally

Do you have a love-hate relationship with frosted holiday sugar cookies like I do? They look so good. They taste SO GOOD. Problem is, they don’t feel so good. One buttercream-glazed cut-out snowman sends me into a headachy stupor. Though I’ll probably still have a sugar cookie or two this holiday season–because you know, maybe this time it …

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Easy Frozen Treats For Summer -- Real Mom Nutrition

Easy Frozen Treats For Summer

July 31, 2015 by Sally

I’ve been busy over at Inspired Home, where I’m writing about healthy eating and the tools that make it easier. This month, I created four simple frozen treats you can make at home. For all the details and recipes, read Delicious DIY Frozen Treats. Here’s a peek: Two-Ingredient Blueberry Fro-Yo Watermelon Slush Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana “Ice Cream” Refreshing …

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Double Chocolate Almond Granola -- Real Mom Nutrition

Double Chocolate Granola

May 14, 2015 by Sally

This easy Double Chocolate Granola bakes up in big clusters, so it’s perfect for snacking and packing in lunch boxes. Disclosure: I was asked to participate in the #CrunchOn campaign as a member of the Healthy Aperture Blogger Network. I was compensated for my time and also received free samples for recipe testing from California …

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No-Flour Peanut Butter Cookie Sandwiches (Gluten Free)

January 5, 2015 by Sally

These sweet little peanut butter chocolate cookie sandwiches contain just five ingredients and no flour. And they’re gluten-free! Turning 40 didn’t bother me. I jumped the gun and went through all the milestone’s complicated emotions when I turned 39. By the time my 40th came around, I was ready to embrace the next decade and …

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Naturally Colored Frosting

December 16, 2014 by Sally

Is decorating sugar cookies a holiday tradition for you? If you’d like to use natural hues to tint your frosting instead of artificial dyes, I’ve got two recipes to help you achieve red and green. Yes, naturally colored frosting takes more time than squeezing dyes from a store-bought tube. But think how much fun your kids will have …

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Dark Chocolate Mixed Nut Butter -- Real Mom Nutrition

Dark Chocolate Mixed Nut Butter

February 20, 2014 by Sally

I’m a sucker for chocolate nut butters and can’t be trusted in the house alone with the store-bought kinds, which tend to be very sweet. So I make my own in smaller, less expensive batches that are still chocolately but not as sugary. All you need for this recipe is 2 cups of mixed nuts and …

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Lunchbox Oatmeal Bars

August 9, 2013 by Sally

Like most kids, mine love a little sweet treat tucked into their lunchboxes. I don’t include a dessert every day. But when I do, I love when it can be homemade. Ever since I saw this video for Katie Morford’s new book Best Lunch Box Ever, I’ve been wanting to make these Oatmeal Bars. So …

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Strawberry Fruit Leather

Homemade Strawberry Fruit Leather

June 27, 2013 by Sally

Skip the boxed fruit roll-ups and make your own with this recipe for Strawberry Fruit Leather that uses real fresh fruit and honey. My next door neighbor and I used to swap food. It started with a loaf of Oatmeal Yogurt Bread I brought them when they first moved in. Then she made us some …

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Banana Oat Nut Bites

Banana Oat Nut Bites

May 28, 2013 by Sally

Recently, I was lucky enough to have a fabulous intern for a week. Megan Gutierrez, who is working toward her Master’s degree in dietetics. When I’m craving something sweet, I turn to this recipe for an easy cookie fix. Although some recipes like this blend all of the ingredients together before baking, this version lets …

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Strawberry Rhubarb Tart

April 22, 2013 by Sally

I spent my entire childhood afraid to eat rhubarb. My dad grew a big patch of it in the garden, and my mom made strawberry rhubarb jam. To me, it looked like gigantic wild celery–and I certainly wasn’t spreading that on my toast. When I finally tasted rhubarb and strawberries together as an adult, it …

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