As promised, the Chewy Gingerbread Bars. For anyone who still thinks that if it’s gluten-free it can’t be good, well…I defy you to try these. They are awesome. So awesome I might have eaten most of the pan by myself. I might have hidden them from my kids, even though they loved them as I […]
White Balsamic Marinated Chicken with Rice Pilaf, and Cauliflower with Raisins
I’ve been wanting to try cauliflower with raisins for awhile. I keep seeing it in magazines and on other food blogs. I really loved the way they tasted together. This was a quick meal to throw together. I marinated the chicken overnight and then tossed it in the oven for a bit. It was incredibly […]
Indian Spiced Pear Honey Sorbet
I had a busy weekend. Do you ever have those weekends where you’re glad to see Monday come? Nah, me either. I’m never glad to see Monday come. :) My birthday is tomorrow. I will turn 31. This year I am feeling much better about getting older than when I stared 30 in the face […]
Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Banana Muffins
Friends, I’ve been craving a good banana muffin. I don’t bake many gluten-free goodies because a) it’s expensive and b) I’m trying to eat more raw fruits, veggies and nuts for snacks. But those black, squishy bananas on my counter beckoned to me. I caved. And we ate muffins until our hearts were content. My […]
Butterscotch Blondies
When I was a little girl, my mom would occasionally make Butterscotch Brownies (Blondies) out of her old red and white Better Homes and Gardens Cookbook. (This is the original recipe.) They were magnificent. This recipe differs slightly in that it has more flour so they are more like chewy cookies instead of candy. Mom’s […]
Spaghetti with Brussels Sprouts and Caramelized Balsamic and Honey Shallots
Ocean Mist Farms sent me a big ol’ box of Brussels sprouts just in time for St. Patrick’s Day. Now, I must say that I was not a fan of Brussels sprouts until a few Thanksgivings ago when we had them with browned butter and chestnuts. AMAZING. Since that time I have learned to love […]
Oat and Irish Butter Shortbread Cookies Recipe for St. Patrick’s Day
These tasty, melt-in-your-mouth butter shortbread cookies are based on my grandmother’s shortbread cookies recipe. I’ve used grass-fed butter from Ireland and oat flour to give these cookies a little Irish flair. My daughter came home from school yesterday asking me if leprechauns were real and “what do snakes have to do with St. Patrick’s Day […]
Quinoa Salad with Red Pepper and Dried Apricots
Another quinoa salad? I think the answer is always YES. I always cook up a bunch of quinoa and stick in the fridge to use as I like through the week. It comes in handy when I’m on short on time, but big on hunger. It’s easy enough to scan the fridge and see what’s […]
Dairy-Free Meyer Lemon Curd Ice Cream
Meyer lemons. Have you tried them yet? I keep seeing them for sale. I think no one in my community knows how fabulous they are. Even yesterday there were dozens of bags just waiting to be taken home and turned into a lovely lemon curd or ice cream, or both. Man. It’s already March 7th! […]
Strawberry-Pear Salad with Creamy Mustard and Fennel Pollen Dressing
I’m ready for Spring. Anyone with me? The past week has been a foggy blur of fevers and coughing so hard I wet my pants too many times to count. It snowed and was downright dreary. I spent the days trying to sneak a nap in where I could. Then my husband picked up some […]
