With every new season, I gravitate to a theme or new recipe, one that can be rolled out in a few different ways. This Asian inspired Coleslaw with Mango and Herbs is just that. Vibrant, zesty, and refreshing. We served it alongside grilled chicken thighs that were coated in Hoisin sauce. That was a great… Continue reading
In my ongoing quest for the perfect high protein savory breakfast option, I decided to go out on a limb and try making a Buckwheat loaf. Finally, a recipe to use that bag of buckwheat flour, that has been languishing in the pantry for gosh who knows how long. This is not a fluffy sandwich… Continue reading
I am very excited to share these Savory Breakfast Scones with you. Unlike the rest of my family, I wake up hungry, looking for breakfast. Intermittent fasting and I do not get along at all. Dairy doesn’t really like me, so greek yogurt with fruit and nuts is off the table now. Eggs don’t sit… Continue reading
Up until last night, Lamb Meatballs were not in my repertoire. Yesterday, we were wandering around the grocery store looking for inspiration for dinner, when I spotted ground lamb. Huh, what could we do with that? Make a fabulous Lamb Meatball with Harissa and Dill, that’s what! We paired then with some tzatziki, greek salad,… Continue reading
Gluten Free Dinner Rolls! Soft, pillowy, tender, buttery… Easily made dairy-free and vegan. Add some herbs for a savory version, or enjoy with a smear of butter warm from the oven. Just what your bread basket has been looking for. Print Gluten Free Dinner Rolls Category: Brunch, Dinner Party, Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian Ingredients 1… Continue reading
We had guests for dinner a few days ago. I had time to consider what to make for dinner, but put not a thought into any form of dessert. Sigh… Lucky for me, we had a box of gluten free yellow cake mix in the pantry. Actually it had been in there for quite awhile… Continue reading
Last winter I saved a ton of Lasagna Soup recipes from Instagram. Never did get around to making any though. Until today. Now I wish I hadn’t waited so long. Tastes just like Lasagna, but takes a fraction of the the time and effort. Don’t wait, make it soon, it’s fabulous…… Print Lasagna Soup Prep… Continue reading
Rarely do I bake something that I find perfect. Usually, I make a mental note to change some little thing next time… However, this Orange Loaf I wouldn’t change a thing, honey. Super moist, citrusty, baked and waiting to be consumed in under an hour. Not to mention, you put every ingredient including a whole… Continue reading
We picked up a few zucchini’s from the farmstand over the weekend, originally thinking of making a gratin-ish type zucchini dish, bubbly cheese, garlic etc. Instead, I whipped up a batch of yummy Zucchini Corn Muffins. That’s how versatile this vegetable is. How many other vegetables can you think of that make a fabulous cheesy… Continue reading
Do you have certain recipes that you only make for holidays and special occasions? When was the last time you roasted a turkey? or made corned beef and cabbage on a Wednesday? Gingerbread? It will come as no surprise then, when you learn I only make Irish Soda Bread around St. Patricks Day. I did… Continue reading
Yesterday, I was craving this Carrot Currant Cake I made a few months ago. It was so easy to whip up, in the oven in under 15 minutes, and I had everything I needed to get started. Only snag was the few bananas sitting on the counter in my fruit bowl, begging to be used… Continue reading
If you are searching for a fabulous dessert that you can whip up and have in the oven in 10 minutes, is dinner party worthy, with only one bowl to wash up, and is made with basic pantry staples you may already have lurking in your pantry. Than this Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Glaze is… Continue reading
Honey this recipe for Pecan Squares is a keeper. Good thing too because it’s perfect for school functions, holidays, share with friends and neighbors, all someday…… It makes a large sheet pan size, that’s up to 20-30 squares, depending on how big you cut them. There is an Ina Garten recipe out there for Pecan… Continue reading
It probably come as no surprise to everyone that we are having a much smaller gathering for Thanksgiving this year – just like most of the country. We still want to make a fuss, cook way too much, and spend quality time with certain family members. You too I bet. These circumstances happen to work… Continue reading
In the past, my go-to-no-fail recipe for Oatmeal Cookies was always the one printed inside of the Quakers lid. They may not even print it there anymore, it was that long ago. Once I found out gluten was not my friend, I converted the recipe to a gluten-free version. It was fine, an okay oatmeal cookie,… Continue reading
With so many years of putting together a Thanksgiving feast for friends and family, and double doses for this Canadian-American family. I finally feel I have a handle on how to get the meal on the table without too much chaos, and with some semblance of grace. First tip: make as much as you… Continue reading
Have you heard about this famous Plum Torte originally published by Mariam Burros in 1983 for the New York Times? It was so popular that it was published every year from 1983 to 1989, by then the editors felt it had been featured enough. Apparently not, according to all the backlash they received, after making… Continue reading
As the summer winds down, I usually do a mental inventory of all the seasonal foods we have cooked and enjoyed to make sure we haven’t missed out. With all the usual suspects all accounted for: tomatoes, corn, zucchini, leafy greens, and more tomatoes, I cast a larger net and discovered I had not made… Continue reading
You know when you see recipes that look so simple but contain gluten, so you don’t even attempt them because you assume it won’t work for us gluten free? Well, honey this is not one of those recipes! This time luck is in our favor. This flatbread recipe produces a wonderfully chewy, crispy, savory flatbread,… Continue reading
We have all become so bored of quarantine meals. It was time to make something DIFFERENT for dinner today. We were feeling indifferent with the steady staple of 1) some protein from the freezer or tofu, 2) a vegetable that has been resting in our cold garage that hopefully is not moldy yet. 3) gnocchi/rice/potato… Continue reading
When my daughter was younger she just didn’t like pureed soups. I could never figure out why? As she grew older, and more articulate, she informed me that she didn’t like pureed soup because every spoonful feels and tastes the same. Huh, who knew. To get around that dilemma, I found a few ways… Continue reading