Super Superhero Muffins
Last school year I had the privilege of chaperoning a group of high schoolers to a weekend-long drama competition. I knew in advance that our hotel would offer breakfast, but I didn't know where the rest of
Honey Baklava
Baklava, made with honey, walnuts, butter and crispy phillo dough is one of my very favorite treats. Once a year on my birthday, I allow myself any dessert, and baklava is my birthday star.
You would think that because I
So What IS a Blondie, Anyway?
Have you ever had a blondie? It's kind of like a brownie, and kinda not like a brownie. Brownies get their pop from cocoa powder. But Blondies are little masterpieces of vanilla flavors. Add
Chocolate Tart with Brown Butter Crust
Chocolate Tart with Brown Butter Crust looks and tastes like a fine restaurant dessert. One slice of this decadence will cost you $11-$15 dollars in a restaurant. But guess what? You can easily make the
Favorite Green Smoothiecopyright www.itstartedwithtoast.com
Green Smoothies Are Yummy!
Creamy, fresh, earthy, sweet and tangy is the best way to describe my Favorite Green Smoothie. Baby kale, spinach, mangoes, protein powder, matcha powder and almond milk combine into a special combination of deliciousness.
Caprese Skewers with Balsamic Glaze
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Caprese Skewers
Perfect for a party, patio dinners, picnic, lunchbox or anytime, Caprese Skewers are a lovely marriage
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