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I have a big bag of sunflower seeds that is quickly approaching the expiration date on the package, so I needed to find a way to use them up before they go bad. I considered making the normal “seeded fare” (muffins, breads, a nice salad with some seeds sprinkled on top), but I was [...]

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I wasn’t really sure how to “categorize” this recipe (breakfast, dessert, bakery, etc), and since I don’t have a category for “simply amazing”, I included it under all three categories! It makes a fantastic dessert as well as a sweet, warm breakfast treat. You really have to try this cake – the flavor [...]

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For those of you that do not like lemon flavored baked goods, I sincerely apologize. I realize that I have posted quite a few of them as of late. I promise that this will be the last one for a while. Also – for those of you (like [...]

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I received an email from Crystal, who has been craving a yummy, lighter version of a cinnamon bun. As we all know, those monstrosities that you buy at the mall or bake shop are LOADED with calories and fat. Unfortunately, they are also ridiculously delicious!!! Not to fear, Crystal – [...]

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I received an email from Crystal, who has been craving a yummy, lighter version of a cinnamon bun. As we all know, those monstrosities that you buy at the mall or bake shop are LOADED with calories and fat. Unfortunately, they are also ridiculously delicious!!! Not to fear, Crystal – [...]

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I received a request for some healthier versions of these two treats from Kristen, whose husband “loves all thing lemon.” I hope he enjoys them Kristen!
Traditional lemon squares are loaded with butter, eggs and sugar, resulting in a high calorie, high fat treat. With a few easy changes I reduced the calories by [...]

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I received a request for some healthier versions of these two treats from Kristen, whose husband “loves all thing lemon.” I hope he enjoys them Kristen!
Traditional lemon squares are loaded with butter, eggs and sugar, resulting in a high calorie, high fat treat. With a few easy changes I reduced the calories by [...]

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“Pound cake” derived it’s name from the fact that the original recipe used a pound of butter, a pound of sugar, a pound of eggs, and a pound of flour!!! Needless to say, the “original” recipe would, no doubt, leave you with a few extra pounds of your own!! As a matter of [...]

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Don’t let the apparently long list of ingredients deter you from trying these phenomenal muffins – they are actually very quick and easy to throw together. And trust me, they are definitely worth making.
Need more convincing? Okay: Warm, moist intensely flavored muffins with chocolate chips and a hint of espresso – and [...]

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Oatcakes themselves are a very healthy and nutritious dish. They are a great source of fiber and healthy whole grains, and they are extremely low in calories and fat. Unfortunately, the overall nutritional benefits of these cakes really depends on their accompanying filling. Traditionally, they are filled with bacon, cheese, sausage, tomato [...]

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