
As the days get longer and we get closer to summer, I find that I get up a lot earlier in the morning than I do in the winter. This is in part because it is light out so much earlier, but also because I like to beat the heat when it …

During the fall, when I’m using a lot of pumpkin in my baking, I’m always looking for new pumpkin recipes to use up leftover pumpkin that I might have sitting around in my refrigerator. This Pumpkin Granola is definitely worth making even if you don’t have leftover pumpkin that needs to be used …

I enjoy any cookie that includes oatmeal in the dough. Oatmeal is wonderfully nutty that adds an extra layer of flavor to a dough, as well as adding texture to finished cookies. These Cinnamon Raisin Granola Cookies use granola instead of oatmeal to put a twist on a traditional oatmeal raisin cookie …

As the days get longer and we get closer to summer, I find that I get up a lot earlier in the morning than I do in the winter. This is in part because it is light out so much earlier, but also because I like to beat the heat when it …

While I do pick up the odd cake mix from time to time, I rarely pick up a mix for cookies because it doesn’t seem like the mixes will save much time over a from-scratch recipe. One of the reasons that the Betty Crocker Chewy Oat Bars Mix caught my eye when I …

Granola is a fantastic snack for munching when you’re on the go – and because I have a bit of a sweet tooth, I happen to like my granola to be on the sweeter side. Sometimes, this means sweetening it up with dried fruits and a bit of sugar. Other times, it …

Homemade granola is always a favorite in my kitchen. It’s a hearty breakfast, an energy-boosting snack when you’re on the go and a fantastic way to add some texture to your favorite yogurt. Granola is not difficult to make, but it can be fairly time consuming to make because most recipes call for …

Homemade granola is a delicious option for breakfast or for snacking, but it can take quite a while to go from having a bowl of pale, uncooked oats to golden, crispy granola. Most granola recipes call for granola to be baked for a long period of time with the oven set to a …

Granola bars are one of my favorite grab-n-go snack foods. They’re easy to pack, store well and can give you a much needed energy boost when you’re out and about but aren’t ready for a full meal. Plus, they tend to be a little bit healthier than a jumbo chocolate chip cookie, which …