Chocolate Cranberry Oat Squares

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These little oat squares loaded with tart cranberries, semi-sweet chocolate and crunchy pecans are addictive. Last weekend, I made a batch of these and delivered them to a few family members. Since then, I’ve received three separate phone calls placing orders for more chocolate cranberry oat squares. And now I suppose I know what I will be doing this weekend! I will be making a double batch of these  to keep the masses happy. :) This recipe is more than just utterly delicious and a huge hit with the family. It also means a lot to me personally, as a…

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Spiced Pumpkin White Bean Bisque

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Winter is definitely starting to make itself known here on the prairies. Over the past few days, it’s been snowing on and off and it has been quite blustery. So, on Friday, Jesse and I decided to forgo our usual date night out and cuddle up and stay warm at home. We made this delicious soup together and proceeded to have a Breaking Bad marathon. We are a little late to the game – but we powered through seasons one and two this week. So good! I cannot wait to get through the remaining four seasons! Now, more about the…

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Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Cookies

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Cookies with the texture of a muffin. So light, fluffy and cakey. Genius! Or well…I thought it was genius because it gave me the perfect excuse for having cookies for breakfast. *hehe* These cookies are perfect to throw together if you have some bananas going brown on your counter and you’d like to make something other than conventional banana bread. Although, I’m not sure I’d ever say no to banana bread! These little cookies can be made for a special brunch offering or even for the kids’ lunches. The recipe calls for fat-free milk and very little oil. The majority…

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