Cinnamon Rolls

This recipe has been brought to you by my six year old, Wesley! Well, sort of. I made them. And taste tested them. (droooooool) And decided I had to share them with you all right away! Wes’ school has cinnamon rolls on Wednesdays, and he came home asking if we could make some this weekend. […]

Cinnamon Rolls

Whole Wheat Apple Muffins

Although it’s been 90 degrees the last two days, we have had a taste of fall in Illinois. The leaves are starting to turn, the nights are cool, and pumpkins can be spotted on porches. Something about fall just makes me itch to cook. I don’t know if it’s the cooler weather or the seasonal […]

Whole Wheat Apple Muffins

Bananas Foster French Toast Casserole

I love entertaining with breakfast casseroles. You assemble them the night before, stick them in the fridge, and then the day-of, all you have to do is bake them! This allows you to actually spend time with your guests instead of preparing food! You can prepare it the same day you want to bake and […]

Bananas Foster French Toast Casserole

Homemade Granola

When my school has inservice days, we do a breakfast potluck. I usually bring fruit, but I knew others would bring fruit, and I wanted to do something different for a change. I’m dairy free because I’m nursing Eleanor who has a milk protein allergy, so that really narrowed things down. I also wanted something […]

Homemade Granola

Whole Wheat Banana Blueberry Muffins

I was at the Farmer’s Market the other day pining over all of the beautiful produce, and admiring the increasing variety of other products sold there – lotions, soaps, plants, cheeses, etc. I came up to a stand of baked goods that looked good enough to make your mouth water, and I very nearly bought […]

Whole Wheat Banana Blueberry Muffins

Whole Wheat Pancake Mix

A few days ago, we were having some family over, and I wanted to make a breakfast casserole. I was looking around for a new recipe, and I found one that called for addingĀ pancake mix in with the eggs. I thought it was an interesting spin, so I decided to give it a try. (Incidentally, […]

Whole Wheat Pancake Mix

Breakfast Cookies Recipe

I’m forever on the hunt for healthy things my toddler will eat. Whenever possible, I like to make things at home as opposed to buying them so I can control the quality of ingredients. The less additives, the better! Breakfast seems to be the most challenging meal for me be creative with. I’m a working […]

Breakfast Cookies Recipe

Happy 2015, Erik Estrada!

[social_share style=”square” align=”horizontal” heading_align=”inline” facebook=”1″ twitter=”1″ google_plus=”1″ linkedin=”1″ pinterest=”1″ link=”https://www.thecocinamonologues.com” /] It’s been quite a while since I have posted on here. I’m not one to make excuses, but if I was, I’d mention that I’m pregnant with baby number two, have a one and a half year old, and work a full time job. […]

Happy 2015, Erik Estrada!

What’s in Season: Zucchini Waffles

Zucchini is one of those things that you can prepareĀ a million different ways. Slice it, dice it, roast it, sautee it, grill it, fry it, put it in sauces, serve it with pasta, make zucchini bread, muffins, pancakes, tots, chocolate cake…the possibilities are endless if you use your imagination! The flavor of zucchini is very […]

What’s in Season: Zucchini Waffles

Happy National Peanut Butter Lovers Day!

Oh happy day! It’s National Peanut Butter Lovers Day! Well I love peanut butter every day, but I’m not going to say no to a day devoted to the love of my favorite ooey gooey tasty treat. So smear it, spread it, dip it, mix it, or just grab your spoons and celebrate with me! […]

Happy National Peanut Butter Lovers Day!