I’ve never met anyone who didn’t love Rice Krispy treats. They are a classic and have been a part of everyone’s childhood. The other day I picked one up from a coffee shop near my work and was so disappointed when I bit into it. What I tasted was way below my expectations. And so [...]
Categories: Deliciously chic
Tagged: dessert, recipes, Rice Krispy treats, treats
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- January 27, 2012 – 9:00 am
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- By Melissa
I know, I know… I’m sorry! I’ve been a little MIA the past little while. But I’m back and I brought yummy treats to make it up to you! Last night I was home alone for what felt like the first time in months. After a particularly difficult week, I was looking forward to a [...]
Categories: Deliciously chic
Tagged: chocolate chip, cookies, Martha Stewart, peanut butter, recipes
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- November 11, 2011 – 10:32 am
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- By Melissa
So yes I am doing the Sugar-Free Challenge, and yes I stumbled a few times. Actually I fell square off the wagon… more than once. But I generally didn’t have a problem cutting out the sugar from my diet. I figured this was a way for me to adopt great eating habits and splurging on [...]
Categories: Deliciously chic
Tagged: blueberry muffins, coconut, healthy muffins, healthy recipes, macadamia, recipes
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- July 15, 2011 – 9:04 am
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- By Melissa
One of my more recent culinary obsession takes the form of Greek yogurt. Now, the weird thing is that I never liked Greek yogurt before. So weird how one day you suddenly decide to try something and love it! And honestly, when it comes to Greek yogurt, what’s not to love. It’s fat free, loaded [...]
Categories: Deliciously chic
Tagged: Greek yogurt, healthy eating, healthy recipes, recipes
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- June 17, 2011 – 10:12 am
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- By Melissa
It’s obvious to anyone who has known me for five minutes that I love sweets! The good news is that I can proudly say that I have my addiction under control (unlike my shoe addiction). The majority of my recent food posts have been healthy dishes filled with natural ingredients. But despite the cookies and [...]
Categories: Deliciously chic
Tagged: almonds, coconut, dates, healthy treats, recipes
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- June 3, 2011 – 10:52 am
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- By Melissa
It’s no secret that I love to cook. And it’s not even about savouring the delish dish, it’s about merging and combining flavours to create something wonderful, a culinary pleasure that tickles all the senses. There is something so impressive about mixing a few simple ingredients to make a meal so light yet so flavourful [...]
Categories: Deliciously chic
Tagged: basil, italian recipes, recipes, spaghetti, summer recipes, tomatoes
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- May 27, 2011 – 10:17 am
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- By Melissa
I am obsessed! Over the past little while, I have had a weird craving for oatmeal cookies. So I scoured my fave recipe books and Websites for the perfect cookie – healthy, delicious and super soft and chewy. And guess what, I finally found it! My girl Candice Kumai delivers once again in her book [...]
Categories: Deliciously chic
Tagged: banana chocolate chip oatmeal cookies, Candice Kumai, chocolate chip cookies, oatmeal cookies, Pretty Delicious, recipes
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- May 6, 2011 – 9:26 am
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- By Melissa
What is it about weekend mornings that make baking so good! While most reserve their Sunday mornings for the freshly baked breakfasts and spend Saturdays running around, I would rather welcome the weekend with warm baked goodness straight from the oven! While keeping with my New Year’s resolution of trying one new recipe each week, [...]
Categories: Deliciously chic,Oh so chic!
Tagged: bread, breakfast, brunch, healthy recipes, quick recipes, recipes
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- April 22, 2011 – 10:30 am
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- By Melissa
Don’t let the name fool you! This salad is absolutely delicious and oh so nutritious. You’ve probably heard about quinoa before. The seed is gaining in popularity and for all the right reasons. Although it’s considered a grain, it’s actually related to leafy green veggies like spinach and Swiss chard. And the health benefits of [...]
Categories: Deliciously chic,Oh so chic!
Tagged: Candice Kumai, healthy reicpes, Pretty Delicious, quinoa, quinoa recipes, recipes, summer salads
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- April 15, 2011 – 10:50 am
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- By Melissa
Whenever I decide to stay in one night to relax and recharge, I always end up with the worst cravings for something sweet. Almost like staying in is my version of indulging which makes me want to take it a step further and indulge in food. Of course for me, cooking is a huge part [...]
Categories: Deliciously chic
Tagged: date squares, dates, desserts, recipes
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- April 8, 2011 – 10:58 am
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- By Melissa