What a lovely day I’ve had! It’s 8 PM on a Monday evening and I’m relaxed! I don’t remember the last time this happened!?
My afternoon snack held me over pretty well, so I kept dinner light with an “ everything-but-the ” salad.
In the mix:
- Romaine
- Tomatoes
- Broccoli
- Red pepper
- Artichoke hearts
- Roasted turnip
- Pomegranate arils
- Leftover Nasoya noodles
Dessert
I had some free time tonight, so I got busy in the kitchen! 
A few weeks ago, I received an email from Challenge Dair y, a dairy company in California, asking if I would be interested in participating in a holiday recipe showdown.
The deal was that Challenge Dairy would send me some free goodies, and then I would use those goodies to create a recipe using Challenge Butter in a category they would choose for me. They picked DESSERT for me. Perfect!
Here’s what I came up with…
Cherry-Coconut Baked Apples
Recipe inspired by Martin Breslin
Ingredients:
- 4 large apples (I used Macoun, but just about any would work)
- 1/2 cup dried cherries
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 tsp Challenge Butter
- 1/4 cup bread crumbs
- 2-3 tsp agave nectar
- 1 egg
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Remove core from each apple.
- Combine all ingredients (minus apples) in a mixing bowl. Blend well.
- Place apples in a lightly greased 8-inch square baking dish.
- Fill center of each apple with mixture.
- Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until apples are tender.
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream (optional).
Before:
After:
Amazing baked apples! 
Carrots ‘N’ Cake on FitSugar
A reader emailed to let me know that she saw an article for Oatmeal, Dark Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffins on FitSugar – and she was happy to see that Carrots ‘N’ Cake was referenced as the inspiration! So cool! I love FitSugar!
Campbell’s Giveaway Winner
Thanks to everyone who entered the Campbell’s Giveaway! There was a crazy number of entries!
Stay tuned for more giveaways this week. There are at least a couple on the agenda!
Here’s your random winner: 265
Congrats to #265! Please email me at tina@carrotsncake.com with your full name and mailing address.
What a lovely day I’ve had! It’s 8 PM on a Monday evening and I’m relaxed! I don’t remember the last time this happened!?
My afternoon snack held me over pretty well, so I kept dinner light with an “ everything-but-the ” salad.
In the mix:
Dessert
I had some free time tonight, so I got busy in the kitchen!
A few weeks ago, I received an email from Challenge Dair y, a dairy company in California, asking if I would be interested in participating in a holiday recipe showdown.
The deal was that Challenge Dairy would send me some free goodies, and then I would use those goodies to create a recipe using Challenge Butter in a category they would choose for me. They picked DESSERT for me. Perfect!
Here’s what I came up with…
Cherry-Coconut Baked Apples
Recipe inspired by Martin Breslin
Ingredients:
Directions:
Before:
After:
Amazing baked apples!
Carrots ‘N’ Cake on FitSugar
A reader emailed to let me know that she saw an article for Oatmeal, Dark Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffins on FitSugar – and she was happy to see that Carrots ‘N’ Cake was referenced as the inspiration! So cool! I love FitSugar!
Campbell’s Giveaway Winner
Thanks to everyone who entered the Campbell’s Giveaway! There was a crazy number of entries!
Stay tuned for more giveaways this week. There are at least a couple on the agenda!
Here’s your random winner: 265
Congrats to #265! Please email me at tina@carrotsncake.com with your full name and mailing address.