Pineapple Juice Cake

August 17, 2020 Amanda Plott

Guys, there isn’t enough good I can say about this Pineapple Juice Cake. It’s truly and honestly, one of my most favorite cakes. Even next to pineapple upside down cake. And yes, there is a reason I haven’t yet posted a recipe for a pineapple upside down cake here. - And the reason is that it’s one of my all time favorites and I want to be sure it’s healthier version is every bit as delicious as the original.

This cake, takes the cake! It’s sort of similar in texture to a tres leches cake in that the cake has time to soak up all the pineapple juice goodness to leave you with one deliciously moist and gooey cake. I would eat this cake for breakfast, snack, dessert… anything and everything! It’s just that damn good…

Skinny Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie

August 12, 2020 Amanda Plott

So the other day I ordered pizza. Yes, delivery. What? You think I eat healthy all the time? Nope! Fun Fact: I whole heartedly believe that part of eating right and healthy means that sometimes you should afford yourself splurges. Give into a craving every once in a while. …Anyway. I also grabbed a ‘cookie pizza’ and my kid sort of fell in love with it.

Today I decided to have her help me make one! Of course, the one we made is better for you already simply because it’s homemade and from scratch. Plus, the sugar is reduced and we have complete control over what’s going into it. And hey, any excuse to get her in the kitchen with me is a good one…

Strawberry Banana Bread

August 7, 2020 Amanda Plott

Strawberries and banana go together like a perfect pair in anything from smoothies, juices, desserts, and other sweet treats. But never banana bread. Why not? Today that changes! This Strawberry Banana Bread is one of my newer favorites. Especially right now during summer strawberry season.

Banana bread is fast becoming a staple in my house. And being as I had plenty of bananas that needed to be used up, I thought… why not make another loaf? This time around I added in a LOT of fresh strawberries to an already fairly thick batter. The end result was a perfectly delicious Strawberry Banana Bread!…

Shisho Pesto

August 3, 2020 Amanda Plott

So, I realized the other day that due to the shape of world right now that I didn’t get to do as much with my backyard herbs as I generally do during the Spring and Summer. Usually I have a yard that’s plentiful with basil, rosemary, thyme, oregano, limes, and grapes! Sometimes there’s some strawberries and tomatoes out there too.

With all the basil I end up making pesto all through the Spring and Summer months. And being as I didn’t have any this year? I haven’t been able to make my homemade pesto. Craving the tasty green stuff, I decided to be a little creative. I got my hands on some Shisho, which is an herb that’s used often in Japanese dishes…

PBJ Brownies

July 31, 2020 Amanda Plott

I don’t know why, but I always go into peanut butter and jelly mode as the summer winds down and back-to-school starts to nip at our heels. What can I say? But, I’m sorry and you’re welcome. These PBJ Brownies are every bit as good as they look. They are the gooiest, most decadent, delicious brownies that I’ve ever had the pleasure of eating.

One of my favorite things about these brownies (other than how good they are) is that they are made all in one bowl. Which means they’re fairly easy to make and don’t require a lot of effort for being as amazing as they are…

Instant Pot Cold Start Vanilla Greek Yogurt

July 28, 2020 Amanda Plott

I never in a million years would have guessed that I would ever make yogurt. I don’t know why, but I just never really considered that I even could make it. Mostly because I honestly didn’t know the process of how to make yogurt. And… then I got a pressure cooker.

As it turns out, making yogurt is really easy to do. And what’s better? You can make it just the way you want, in any flavor you want, and as tangy as you want. Plus, making it yourself saves you calories AND money! So, as scary as the concept may seem, it’s definitely worth trying out!…