It’s the end of our spring break here, and we had big ambitions to go on a fly-by-the-seat-of-our-pants trip to the Grand Canyon last weekend with two other couple of friends. As the date drew near, life took over, and we had to cancel the trip. We decided to have a casual breakfast at our

Although I’ve been a little crazy with the chocolate peanut butter, I’m not forgetting that Easter is fast approaching. What better way to celebrate Easter than with peanut butter and chocolate? See! I know what’s happening! John is concerned. After making the peanut butter M&Ms (which is a MUST-TRY) last week, I couldn’t help but test a

Sweet potatoes are my favorite. I love sweet potatoes. When my brilliant friend Alina invited John and me over to dinner a few months ago, she served us roasted sweet potatoes that I had never tasted before. Friends, I will never eat plain sweet potatoes again. This recipe has so many different serving options. It is simple

Again, I am a fan of raw desserts. I can’t stop. Why would I want to eat desserts that are loaded with butter and sugar when I could have a healthier one made in 10 minutes using five ingredients? I agree. This pecan pie bar is ridiculously simple to make. The dates are soaked in

There are many green smoothie recipes, and they’re probably all great in their own way. This recipe is my favorite, and I drink it almost every day. I am sure I have shared a number of dessert recipes in this forum, but I eat a clean diet. Fruits and vegetables are a part of every meal.

This week, I’m sharing my recipe here at Iowa Girl Eats! Visit Kristin’s blog to read the story behind this recipe and see more pictures. Also, I tell you a little about the origins of Minimalist Baker, so please visit our site to learn more. We would love to hear from you. This minimalist recipe has

Some mornings, you need nothing more than a biscuit with lots of butter and jam. I think I have the perfect jam for this occasion. This jam is inspired by the rustic jams that I buy to serve on sandwiches, toast, and other things. I have wanted to make my jam for some time but

The kind I like is definitely artery-clogging. This recipe is different. It is vegan, heart-healthy, and contains three servings. It’s also so simple to make, taking only 30 minutes, that it is perfect for weeknight dinners and special occasions. This would go well with grilled corn, lentils, or tofu if you are a vegan or

When you are a food blogger, you may not have the time to repeat your favorite recipes. After making a similar version a few years ago, I couldn’t resist trying them again. The brownies are fudgy and sweet, but they are still the best I’ve ever had. They’re packed with omega-3s, fiber, and other healthy

Although I am not an expert in gluten-free baking, I’m improving! I used a gluten-free blend of flour that a friend gave me. It worked well. If you’re not gluten-free, use all-purpose flour or whole-wheat pastries to make an equally delicious muffin. If you are dying to know the exact ingredients, they are 3/4 cup