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Banana Toffee Scones

These soft and delicious Banana Toffee Scones taste like banana bread. They are a great way to use up some of the ripe bananas you have on your counter.

Yes, it's true. I have a banana buying addiction.

I can't just buy one bunch at a time. But of course, they all turn brown and spotty before I can eat all of them because I'm a green banana snob. Ripe bananas totally gross me out.

But...that just means I can be a crazy baker for a few days once they turn yellow and brown. If I can get to them before everyone else in the house that is.

Now that our oldest is home from college the bananas on the counter disappear at a much faster rate, so I have to be quick if I want to bake with them.

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Chia Pudding Parfait

A Chia Pudding Parfait is an easy and healthy breakfast to grab in the morning. Stir together chia seeds, milk, and sweetener of your choice and refrigerate until thick and creamy.

Add your favorite toppings in the morning and dig in to the delicious and healthy parfait.

Three jars filled with chia pudding, fruit preserves, granola, and fruit with a spoon in each one.

A few months ago when our son was home, we went out to breakfast at First Watch. The restaurant we chose had a chia seed pudding parfait on the menu, and I was intrigued by the flavors, so I ordered it.

I was impressed by the large bowl of pudding and fruit that came out of their kitchen. It was so light, creamy, and filling without being heavy at all. Although, I really think their serving was a little too large, so I decided to make my own version at home in small jars.

Why This Works

The first time I made this chia pudding I couldn't believe how easy and quick it was. Stir and sit.

That's it. No fancy equipment or kitchen tool is needed to achieve a healthy meal.

These little jars of chia pudding, fruit, and granola are a filling and delicious choice to start out the day. Each jar is loaded with protein, fiber, and healthy fats.

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Homemade Seedless Blackberry Preserves

In just minutes you can make a jar of Blackberry Preserves using fresh blackberries. The sugar free jam is delicious on toast, yogurt parfaits, ice cream, or breakfast pastries.

One thing I remember from growing up was walking along our country road picking fresh raspberries and blackberries. We always tried to fill a bucket with berries so we could make a pie. But most of the time the few berries we did pick got eaten before we got back home.

There is just something about a fresh warm berry picked right off the bushes. Of course, our kids grew up in town, so the only berry picking they have experienced was on different fruit farms we visited when they were younger. I actually don't think they ever picked blackberries though.

I think they would give me evil glares if I suggested picking berries in the hot sun now. Their idea of picking berries is going to the store and picking out a box that doesn't have mold on it. I get it. That's easier, but I still really do enjoy being out in the fields picking my own berries. [Read more...]

Pineapple Lime Cauliflower Rice

Make a bowl of this Pineapple Lime Cauliflower Rice to go with your taco dinners. It's a delicious and healthy side dish that goes well with pork, chicken, or fish.

Say hello to our favorite side dish. We eat this Easy Cauliflower Rice all the time. And I do mean all the time. It's such a great thing to use in so many meals.

Those of you who eat healthy know what a magical vegetable cauliflower is. You can use it in place of regular rice and potatoes, and it really does taste very similar. Now, yes, it is cauliflower so it has a slightly different taste...but not much.

I love using it in this Spicy Rice and Chicken Soup and these Healthy Stuffed Peppers because our kids really can't tell the difference. Gotta love getting your teenagers to eat and enjoy a healthy meal, am I right? [Read more...]

Cherry Chocolate French Toast Bake

Cherry Chocolate French Toast Bake is a delicious way to wake up in the morning. Chocolate and cherries make this breakfast casserole taste amazing.

This weekend we kept pretty busy. My husband and I went for a run on the beach Saturday morning, then we did a little bit of work in our backyard patio. There was this one plant that needed to be relocated to outside the pool fence.

While my husband did that, I potted a few hibiscus plants for around the edge of the pool. We also hung a few hanging baskets out there too. Fingers crossed that I can keep all of these alive through the summer. I have quite a black thumb, so this could be interesting.

Then on Sunday we had three different activities to attend to in between church and running our daughter to babysitting. Some weekends I feel like we chill and do nothing, then other ones are crazy busy all day long. It's a good busy though.

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Behind BruCrew Life

It's hard to believe that another month has already come and gone this year. I know I say that all the time, but it feels like we stay busy and time just keeps flying by.

We love going over to the bridge at the marina to walk or run from time to time. It's such a gorgeous place to get your steps in.

A friend and I headed over there one afternoon to walk and chat. We both kept saying how crazy it is that we get to call this place "home". Most people vacation here for a week each year, and we our privileged to actually live here year round.

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Easy Salsa Recipe

Grab a bag of chips because in just a few minutes you can be enjoying this Easy Salsa Recipe. Tomatoes, cilantro, and lime mix together to create the best homemade salsa. It's the perfect topping for nachos, enchiladas, or tacos.

Easy Homemade Salsa

Taco Tuesday just isn't complete without a bowl of freshly made salsa. My husband has been making this homemade salsa since we got married. It is our go to recipe any time we are having tacos.

Although, my hubby doesn't measure when he makes food. So, I had to stand right there with him this time, so I could get the exact measurements for his easy salsa recipe. He said I was cramping his mojo, but a recipe that says pinch of this and a pinch of that isn't helpful. Right?

It's so easy to make!!! Open a few cans of tomatoes and blend to your favorite consistency, then stir in some finely diced veggies. We love to season ours with a little bit of lime juice and salt and pepper.

With Cinco de Mayo just around the corner, spicy salsa is the perfect addition to this Easy Chicken Enchiladas recipe or this Nacho Chicken Casserole.

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Peanut Butter Cup Cheesecake

The best Peanut Butter Cup Cheesecake is fantastic and will disappear right before your very eyes. Chocolate and peanut butter layers with more chocolate need to happen right away.

Have you ever had one of "those" days? You know the one I'm talking about, right? The one that makes you wonder if the full moon is out.

Today was that day for me. And the day isn't even over, so I'm kind of scared to see what happens next. It all started the minute the alarm started going off. Yup, that's it. Hahahaha! Just kidding. There's more.

Staying up late and getting up early isn't a good thing. Especially when you are trying to be dedicated to getting a workout in before doing any work, I didn't really feel like working out, but I did it anyway because I know I'll feel better later.

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Butterscotch Banana Muffins

These Butterscotch Banana Muffins are the perfect breakfast or afternoon snack. Use the ripe bananas on the counter to make a batch to munch on all weekend long.

Muffins are one of my favorite things to bake for breakfast. They are so easy to make the night before, and they are the perfect thing to grab on your way out the door in the morning.

We always have bananas, either on the counter or in the freezer, so I love trying out new banana muffin recipes. Although, if I'm being honest, I make these Double Chocolate Banana Muffins more than any other.

A day that starts with a dose of chocolate is a good day in my books. Just don't ask my shorts because they might disagree with me there.

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Ham and Broccoli Pasta Bake

This Ham and Broccoli Pasta Bake is loaded with meat and veggies. Homemade macaroni and cheese is an easy pasta dinner that everyone will love.

When I need comfort food, I always go for easy pasta recipes. A pan of this Cheesy Chicken Pasta satisfies that need and always disappears at dinner.

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I am definitely enjoying sharing some of our favorite easy dinner recipes with you guys.

And judging from the amount of response and traffic on this Chicken Supreme Pasta Bake, you guys are loving them too. I still have a few more delicious pasta recipes up my sleeve. Well, actually they are in my belly and on my computer just waiting for the right day to share them.

Dinner is something that everyone has to eat, so why not share the ones that are kid approved in our house.

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