If you are looking for a moist, freezable, pretty to gift pumpkin bread, this is the best pumpkin bread recipe I have ever made. The Nordic Ware Harvest Loaf Pan is amazing but if you don't have that don't despair. Make a regular style 9*5 loaf and drizzle it with Torani Pumpkin or Caramel Sauce. ...
Gooey Carmelita Bars
What could be better than an easy caramel sauce poured over semi-sweet chocolate chips and an oatmeal-brown sugar crust? Topping it with an oatmeal crumble, of course! If you haven't had the pure joy of trying one yet, get ready because this super easy Carmelita Bars dessert is about to be on your way to your tummy! I originally learned how to make these from Averie Cooks and adapted them based on what was easiest for me. I am not about to sit and unwrap caramels but she has a great video that will help you catch on if you need a little extra help. ...
Cooking With Essential Oils
Cooking with Essential Oils has gotten even friendlier now with Young Livings Vitality Line (which you get some with the Premium Starter Kit sale I have going on). All of the oils in this line are labeled as safe for internal use. So there is no reason at all to not get started kicking up your meals with these little bottles of goodness. Remember, when cooking with oils, a little goes a long way! For some of these you won't even need a full drop. Dip a toothpick in the bottle and swirl it in the recipe. Talk about saving money!!! Here are some of my favorite recipes to get you started. CHIMICHURRI: Sauce for Steak GUACAMOLE: Dip for Chips KALE SALAD with Lemon RAINDROP SALAD DRESSING SAVORY SAUSAGE BEET SALAD This summer beet salad is one of my all time favorite recipes. Click the link or the picture to get the recipe, directions and a cool tip to keep the red off your hands while handling beets. ...
Summer Beet Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette
A few months ago my friends and I took a cooking class where we learned how to make this amazing Summer Beet Salad with pickled and candied oranges, almonds and a to die for citrus vinaigrette. I have now made it at home several times and have adapted it a little more to the home kitchen but beware this does take a while to make due to all the steps and it makes enough to feed a large picnic. This is going to be your summer picnic potluck go to for sure! Step 1: Pickle and Candy the Orange Peels Ingredients: 3 whole oranges, sliced with peels left on 1 cup sugar 1/4 cup white wine vinegar 3 whole cloves 1/2 cinnamon stick 1/2 c water Directions: Place the orange slices in a pot and and cover with water (not the 1/2 c needed above). Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce to a simmer. Continue simmering for 1 hour. Strain the orange slices and return them to the pot. Add the remaining ingredients and stir to help dissolve the sugar. Bring to a gentle simmer. Continue simmering, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature. Separate the orange pulp from the rind and discard the pulp. Slice the rind into 1/8" think ...
Orange Dream Cake-Baking With Essential Oils
Oh my friends, get ready to preheat the oven and cheer for Heather is at it again with another amazing baking recipe for us: Orange Dream Cake-vanilla cake with orange marmalade filling and orange cream cheese icing! Orange essential oil has quickly became my most favorite oil. I love using it in my baking! I am a cake baker by trade, so I've been brainstorming a recipe to include orange oil for quite sometime. This is the moistest cake you will ever eat...promise! The orange marmalade and orange cream cheese frosting really complement it well. You will want to make this filling up a day or two in advance so it has time to firm up. I used lemon essential oil in the marmalade to complement the oranges. Orange Dream Cake Ingredients This list contains affiliate links For the filling: 3 oranges 2 cups sugar 3 drops lemon essential oil (Get a great deal on Young Living Essential Oils here) Peel oranges making sure to remove as much of the white as possible. Chop oranges and place in a medium, microwave-safe bowl. Add sugar to oranges and stir to combine. Place in microwave for 20 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes. Remove from microwave and allow to cool for ...