Leftover Candy and Dry Bones to New Life

As October winds down, Dina’s in the kitchen tackling the post-Halloween candy avalanche and turning it into something sweet and smart! This week, she shares creative ways to use leftover candy, including a Yogurt Bark and Granola. Plus she’s stirring up a cozy Loaded Sweet Potato Soup and testing a new Mac & Cheese recipe for the holiday season.

But beyond the recipes, this episode takes a powerful spiritual turn. Dina opens up about walking through her own “valley moments,” times when faith feels dry and God seems quiet. Through Ezekiel 37 and 40, she reminds us that God is always working toward restoration, even when we only see rubble. The invitation this week: give God your “dry bones” and ask Him to breathe new life into them.

This Week in the Kitchen:

1. Loaded Sweet Potato Soup
2. Mac and Cheese

Recipe of the Week:

Leftover Candy Yogurt Bark

2 cups vanilla Greek yogurt

1 tbsp maple syrup

1 tsp cinnamon

20 mini candy bars, roughly chopped

8-10 gummy fish

¼ cup candy corn (optional)

Edible eyes (optional)

1. Line a rimmed baking quarter sheet with wax or parchment paper.
2. In a medium size bowl add the yogurt, maple syrup and cinnamon mix gently until well combined
3. Pour the yogurt into the baking sheet and spread evenly on the prepared baking sheet so that it fills the shape.
4. Top with the chopped candy bars, decorate with edible eyes or a couple of gummy fish if desired.
5. Place in the freezer until the yogurt is firm, about 4 hours.
6. Cut into 12-15 pieces, and enjoy cold.

Resources:

Dina’s Cookbook

Dina’s website, recipe for loaded sweet potato soup

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