Lemon Almond Loaf

 

My last post was for a Lemon Olive Oil Banana Bread.  Today I'm posting another lemon loaf but it is very different from my last post.  This is more like cake and is absolutely delicious!  I love all things lemon and was excited to give this recipe a try.  The first time I made this was when my childhood best friend came to visit.  It was great to catch up while enjoying a slice of this Lemon Almond Loaf.

Brussels Sprouts Salad with Dried Cranberries, Almonds and Parmesan

Brussels Sprouts is something we never had growing up.  From the TV programs we watched, it sounded like they were horrible.  After getting married, I started trying all sorts of new foods that we didn't have as kids.  Brussels Sprouts is one of those and we have enjoyed them ever since!  Typically I would roast them with some olive oil, salt and pepper.  When I came across this recipe it sounded interesting as it uses raw shredded Brussels Sprouts.

Almond Biscotti

Recently I shared with you a recipe for Maple Walnut Biscotti which my husband and I really enjoyed.  That version was along the lines of a traditional Italian biscotti, very hard and crunchy.  Today I'm sharing a recipe for Almond Biscotti which is typical of a North American biscotti.  It isn't as hard due to the addition of butter.  This version of biscotti was a big hit with everyone at home.  The second time I put them in the oven, they darkened a little too much but were still delicious!  My boys really enjoyed having them for an after-school snack.

Chocolate Granola {SRC}

It's Secret Recipe Club time again!  This month I was assigned Table For Seven.  Table For Seven is written by Erin who is a "mom to many"!  Erin has 6 children.  Her youngest passed away last summer at the age of 31 days....this story brought me to tears.  I cannot even imagine what it is like to lose a child.  My father passed away in February which was and is difficult to deal with.  I cannot even imagine the pain of losing a child.  May God help you with this great loss Erin.

Maple Granola

Awhile back I posted a recipe for Omega 3 Granola which we loved.  It makes a great breakfast with Greek yogurt or a quick snack.  Granola is very easy to make.  I wanted to give another recipe a try that would use maple syrup as the sweetener rather than honey.  I came across this recipe from Craving Greens written by Marie-Eve in Montreal.  It turned out really good...I still prefer the Omega 3 Granola but this was a great change.  The oats come out more crunchy and crisp since maple syrup is used instead of honey.

Omega 3 Granola

We have been addicted to this granola.  I'm thinking I should now make a double batch since it doesn't seem to last that long!  Lately I've been having it for breakfast with some greek yogurt and dried cranberries.  This has become a staple in our home.  It's very easy to put together.  The original recipe had sesame seeds in it.  I added this the first time I made it and we found the taste overpowering.  So I prefer to leave it out.  I don't mix in any dried fruit in it to suit everyone's taste.  To make clean up easy I line my baking sheet with parchment paper.  I have tried foil and the granola stuck to it and didn't get as crisp.