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Scrumptious Pumpkin Walnut Waffles!

The days are getting shorter and that tell-tale chill in the air has arrived…autumn is fast approaching.  One of the many things I love about fall is pumpkin!  Pumpkin jack-o-lanterns, pumpkin pie, pumpkin ice cream, and of course, pumpkin waffles! … Continue reading

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Oatmeal Chocolate Cherry Pecan Cookies

Holy cow are these cookies good!  If you love lots of chocolatey-oaty, sweet and crunchy goodness then this is the cookie for you.  It is also a great back-to-school treat you can share with the kids, without any guilt since … Continue reading

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Teff Flour Peanut Butter Cookies

Teff is one of the smallest grains in the world, and also one of the most nutritious.  It is gluten-free and a good source of fiber, protein, calcium and iron.  In Ethiopia, teff flour is used to make injera bread, … Continue reading

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Low-Fat Cherry Almond Scones

My original recipe for “Scones, Perfected!” was posted last year at http://yournutritionista.blogspot.com/2010/05/sconesperfected-cherry-almond-scones.html  It has been a favorite around here for a long time.  This week I made a batch to say thanks to my husband and kids for making my … Continue reading

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Strawberry Rhubarb Upside-down Cobbler

Our kids and I had a great time strawberry picking with friends yesterday.  Before we left the farm stand, I spotted a box of beautiful, ruby-red rhubarb.  My mind went immediately to “rhubarb…strawberries…COBBLER!”  Not to mention the fact that rhubarb … Continue reading

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Chocolate Birthday Cupcakes

After posting this tasty little picture on my Facebook Page, (yes, Mel’s Healthy Kitchen does have a Facebook page.  If you haven’t “liked” it yet, what are you waiting for?!) I got so many requests to post the recipe, that I … Continue reading

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Blissful Blueberry Muffins

  We had a reason to celebrate this morning…our son woke up with his first loose tooth!  So, we made muffins.  Though, you really don’t need anything more to celebrate than just waking up in the morning to enjoy these … Continue reading

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Time to Show Bananas a Little Love

Bananas.  They are one of the most popular fruits in the U.S. which is pretty remarkable since they aren’t widely farmed anywhere in U.S. (except maybe Hawaii?)  And why not?!  They are full of Potasium, Manganese, Fiber, carbohydrates, vitamins C and B6.  … Continue reading

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