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Simple breakfasts are always a win in the kitchen, and an oatmeal bake fits the bill! Most of the mixing is done the night before, so in the morning all you have to do is add the last few ingredients while the oven preheats. Hearty oats, fresh apples, warm spices, baked till golden brown -- this is the perfect breakfast on a cold winter morning.

Soaked Apple Spice Oatmeal Bake

Have you ever looked at the ingredients on a tub of flavored yogurt? Sugar, fructose, corn syrup, flavorings, colorings... A bowl of ice cream often contains less sugar than a similar serving of flavored yogurt! The good news? It's easy to create delicious and healthy flavored yogurts at home. The possibilities are endless! Here are 10 of our favorites to get you started.

How To Flavor Yogurt At Home + 10 Flavor Ideas!

Yes! Homemade Mayo Is Easier Than Store-Bought! | Oh, no! You've got a *big* problem. You just ran out of mayo! In my house, at least, this *is* a big problem. Did you know that making your own is EASIER (yes, easier) than getting more from the store? Plus it's healthier and cheaper, too! Watch this video, and I'll prove it to you! | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

Yes! Homemade Mayonnaise Is Easier Than Store-Bought!

Applesauce... It's easy to can or freeze, with backyard gardeners and food preservationists filling their pantry shelves with many healthy, tasty calories for the long winter months. And while it is delicious simply as a snack right out of the jar, it has plenty of other sweet and savory uses, like Applesauce Custard Pie -- all the lovely flavor of a traditional apple pie with a smooth, custard-like filling.

Applesauce Custard Pie

plate of soaked spelt rolls brushed with za'atar spice blend, one of which has been toasted and buttered

Middle Eastern Soaked Za’atar Spelt Rolls

Mediterranean Stuffed Grape Leaves {Dolmas} | Stuffed grape leaves are one of my all-time favorite foods. When we had them growing up, it was a family affair. Whoever was home loved to get in on the rolling. My mom would lead us in making a huge pot of them. We would eat off them for days, if they lasted that long! | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

Mediterranean Stuffed Grape Leaves {Dolmas}

Why We Steam Kale and Other Greens | Nutritional powerhouses like kale, collards, spinach, chard, and beet greens all contain oxalic acid, which binds with calcium and other minerals (like magnesium and iron) in order to be excreted from the body. Calcium and magnesium are precious minerals our bodies need to function and grow properly. The good news is: oxalic acid is easily reduced by steaming, boiling, or wilting the leaves of any of these vegetables. | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

Why We Steam Kale (and other dark leafy greens)

Tropical Probiotic Smoothie | Not only is it healthy, this simple smoothie is like vacation in a glass -- picture yourself on a tropical island, lounging under a palm tree, listening to the waves crash against the beaches! | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

Tropical Probiotic Smoothie

Allergy-Friendly Carrot Cake | Sweetened with apples and dates, this carrot cake (or really, they could be "carrot bars" just as easily) are also allergy-friendly. Dairy-free, egg-free, and gluten-free! | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

Allergy-Friendly Carrot Cake {dairy-free, egg-free, & gluten-free!}

DIY Whole-Herb Stevia Extract (+ 4 tips for using it!) | When refined sugar is out and whole sweeteners cause blood sugar issues, what else is there? Try this whole-herb stevia extract! It's economical, unprocessed, and ideal for Trim Healthy Mamas. Learn how to make it, plus 4 tips for using it! | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

DIY Whole-Herb Stevia Extract (+ 4 tips for using it!)

Amazing 1-Ingredient Gluten-Free Tortillas

Amazing 1-Ingredient Gluten-Free Tortillas

A festive Russian gathering always includes a lineup of chopped salads. Make this yummy probiotic potato salad a meal of its own, or serve it with a cup of soup and crusty bread!

Russian Probiotic Potato Salad

Imagine sweet biscuits infused with lemon, then topped with fresh juicy strawberries and thick coconut whipped cream... Is your mouth watering yet? Then it must be time for strawberry shortcake! This is an allergy-friendly strawberry shortcake -- free of gluten, dairy, eggs, corn, soy, and nuts. Yet it doesn't compromise on flavor!

Allergy-Free Strawberry Shortcake

Guess how easy it is to make yogurt parfaits? As long as there's yogurt, a selection of fruits, and some crunchy granola or nuts, you've got everything you need! Even your kids can help with this fun and healthy snack or dessert!

Delicious Yogurt Parfaits In Endless Variations (kid-friendly recipe!)

Caramelized Pear and Coconut Rice Pudding | Gorgeous red, perfectly ripe pears...That's what my family saw at a local farm stand recently. We snacked on our pears all the way home. Meanwhile, I wracked my brain for a recipe to use these delicate beauties before they could go bad. So what did I decide to do? Make a Caramelized Pear and Coconut Rice Pudding! | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

Caramelized Pear and Coconut Rice Pudding {Dairy Free, Gluten Free}

Is there anything easier than a bowl of cereal for breakfast? No cooking, no waiting -- just pour the cereal, pour the milk, and chow down! Make up a batch (or 2 or 5!) of these deliciously nourishing granola recipes, then sit back and savor a bowl of granola any time of day.

The Great Granola Round-Up: 31 Deliciously Nourishing Recipes!

Is there anything more exciting than the brimming farmer's markets and gardens of spring and early summer? In this round-up, we'll share the best and brightest ways to use your farmer's market, foraging, and garden finds. May these recipes and possibilities make your springtime even more glorious!

41 Exciting Ways To Use Spring Produce

Easy Homemade Essential Oil Deodorant | I've tried so many deodorant alternatives I can't even count them all. Then I found this one: an easy homemade essential oil deodorant that meets all of my expectations: it smells good, it works (even combating stress-sweat, intense exercise, and hot, humid summer days), it’s economical, it doesn’t stain my clothing, and I feel great about the ingredients. | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

Easy Homemade Essential Oil Deodorant