Frosted Maple Pear Blondies make an easy holiday dessert. Moist and chewy maple blondie base mixed with caramelized pears. Topped with a cinnamon cream cheese buttercream frosting. Sometimes life, especially during the holiday season, can get busy and overwhelming. Or maybe your day didn’t go too well. I’ve certainly had both of those feeling recently. Luckily there’s at least two...
Hassle free Butterscotch No Churn Ice Cream. Butterscotch chips, whole milk, egg yolk, raspberry preserves, pecans and whipped cream make a creamy, dreamy ice cream. Within this post you’ll make perfect, creamy butterscotch no churn ice cream, without an ice cream maker. Plus you’ll the secret behind how no churn ice cream works! Ice cream is one of my guilty...
Healthy and balanced kale, roasted beet and black rice salad with earthy, nutty flavors. Red onions, toasted walnuts plus a mustard cider vinaigrette for bold flavors. Within this recipe post you’ll make an easy salad that’s full of nutrients, minerals, antioxidants and fiber. Plus you’ll learn about black rice and what it is. Lately I’ve been finding a whole new world...
Quick and easy gluten free party appetizer. Craisins White Cheddar Cheese Ball made with white cheddar, cream cheese, parsley, garlic, green onion, rosemary and toasted pecans. This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #BetterWithCraisins #CollectiveBias Within this recipe post you’ll make a cheese ball in about 10 minutes that includes...
Chewy Cashew Toffee Cookies are an easy Christmas or holiday cookie. Crisp, moist and chewy toffee cookies with roasted cashews and toffee bits baked in. Within this post you’ll make fun holiday cookies with wonderful flavor and texture. Plus you’ll learn about differences between baking soda and baking powder, and why some recipes call for either, both or none. It’s...
Quick and healthy Vegan Coconut Rice Pudding is a decadent breakfast you can feel good about. Almond and coconut milk cooked into rice with cardamom, cinnamon, dried cranberries and pistachios. Within this post you’ll make a lightened-up rice pudding using Born Sweet® Zing™ Baking Blend. Plus you’ll learn about baking and cooking with Zing™ Baking Blend, as well as tips...
Super moist and chewy Cranberry Maple Blondies with homemade walnut butter, toasted walnut pieces, maple syrup, brown sugar and dried cranberries. Easy holiday dessert bar. I’ve been enjoying baking lately. Maybe it’s the holidays, where desserts are more common. It’s a perfect way to share something personal with others. While fancy decorating isn’t quite my skill set, I enjoy the...
Decadent breakfast with easy Peanut Butter Banana Stuffed French Toast sandwich. Creamy peanut butter, ripe banana, cinnamon and maple syrup sandwiched between sweet french toast. This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #SpreadTheMagic #CollectiveBias Within this post you’ll learn how to make a unique stuffed French toast sandwich. Plus you’ll learn a...
Quick No-Bake Mini Caramel Apple Pie “Cheesecakes”. Easy fall dessert made with caramel apple yogurt, whipped cream, graham cracker crust, cinnamon sugar and toasted walnuts. This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #EffortlessPies #CollectiveBias Within this recipe post you’ll learn how to make easy mini cheesecake pies; with just a...
Hi I'm Matt Ivan and am slightly obsessed with food, i.e. food geek. Read through my blog for recipes (lots of lightened up and healthy comfort foods) with cooking and food science tips. You'll have fun and learn a lot about cooking. More about Plating Pixels...
