Month: December 2019

Peppermint Bark

Yield: 18-20 servings   Ingredients: 12 oz dark chocolate, melted 8 oz white chocolate, melted 1 ½ cups crushed candy canes (or peppermints)   Directions: Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper. Pour dark chocolate onto the pan and spread into an even larger with a spatula. Drizzle the white chocolate over the dark …

Homemade Vanilla Extract

The easiest and most simple homemade gift for anyone! Feel free to double this recipe to have more on hand!   Ingredients: 5-6 vanilla bean pods (I bought mine on Amazon!) 8 oz 80-90 proof vodka (You could also do Brandy, Whiskey or Rum)   Directions: Place vanilla bean pods into a glass jar, pour …

Spiced Apple Baked Oatmeal

My favorite make-ahead breakfast, packed with fiber and protein and incredibly versatile! Truth is, I’m not a hot oatmeal or even muesli lover, so this is the perfect nourishing breakfast with all of the added health benefits. Feel free to mix and match flavors- add different fruit, dried fruit, nuts, seeds and other nut butters …