It s time to start thinking ahead to side dishes for Thanksgiving dinner. This roasted carrots and mushrooms dish is flavored with fresh thyme and roasted in the oven to bring out the naturally sweet flavor of the carrots. It’s scrumptious! Can you BELIEVE Thanksgiving is right around the corner? I say it every year,…
In case you didn’t notice it, fall is on the way. On social media that means months of everything pumpkin! Today’s pumpkin recipe are these delicious pumpkin spice cookies. They are sweetened with pure maple syrup and contain gluten free oats for a clean eating treat. Making these pumpkin spice cookies Pumpkin spice is something…
It’s time for all things pumpkin! Fall is my favorite time of the year, and I love the taste of pumpkin in recipes. Energy bites are one of my favorite snack treats and these delicious pumpkin nut butter energy bites combine pumpkin pureé with another favorite of mine – sunflower nut butter. Sunflower nut butter is…
The Amish people are found in the United States in several rural areas, but primarily around Ohio and Pennsylvania, and also in smaller numbers in Ontario, Canada. Lancaster, Pennsylvania is home to about 16,000 Amish people and is in the heart of the Pennsylvania Dutch area. Traditional Amish food is very simple and something that…
One of my favorite ways to cook onions is to caramelize them to release a lovely sweet flavor and brown color. It takes time but is so worth the effort. Now that you have a pile of these tasty morsels, what do you do with them? Here are a few of my favorite ways for…
Looking for a healthy and super tasty treat? These tasty sunflower nut butter energy bites are the perfect after work out pick me up. They are sweetened only with medjool dates and are sinfully delicious. These little balls of chocolatey bliss are crazy delicious and are paleo, gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan. They have a peanut…
Learning how to caramelize onions is a kitchen task that any cook should be able to do. Caramelized onions taste great on so many foods, but can be a little tricky to master. These cooking tips will help you make perfect caramelized onions every time. There is nothing quite like the taste of caramelized onions. Most…
One of my favorite flavor combinations for cookies is orange and dark chocolate. It is bright and fresh with a decadent touch. These Orange Dark Chocolate Cookies have the addition of macadamia nuts for extra crunch and are just delicious! And best of all, the cookies are totally gluten free! Treating yourself to baked goods…
These Paleo Banana Nut Muffins are simple to make and have no added sugar. They are one of my favorite quick grab and go breakfast recipes for those mornings when you have to get out the door in a hurry. Baking can be a challenge on a Paleo diet, but these Paleo baking tips will…
This Whole30 Breakfast Bowl is a rich and filling mixture of dried fruit, apples, raw nuts, coconut and other healthy goodies. A plus is that this Whole30 recipe is one of my 30 minute meals (ready in FAR less than 30 minutes too!) Are you trying to follow a Whole30 diet but seem to get “egged out” for breakfast.…
FALL!! My favorite time of the year~ I can almost smell all of the new aromas that are sure to come from my kitchen during the next few months. I just love the tastes that go into my recipe creations during the festive season. And, of course, peanut butter and chocolate play a big part…
Heat up your winter nights with this slow cooker spicy minestrone soup. Winter is my favorite time to try out new crock pot recipes. My husband and daughter like it year round, but I’ve always been a “soup in the winter” kind of gal. This recipe for slow cooker spicy minestrone soup is perfect for…
This recipe for Sweet Corn and Coconut Pudding is the perfect summer time treat. My friend Regina, from Molly Mel, is a regular contributor of recipes to my website. I love Regina’s blog, and especially today, because of both this amazing recipe and the gorgeous pictures of her peonies in bloom. They put mine to shame!…
Whenever I used to go to pot luck type parties and someone brought hummus, I turned my nose up at it. For some unknown reason, I thought that hummus appealed only to die hard vegans and vegetarians and didn’t make party food. But, recently I have had the opportunities to try a lot of varieties…
One of my favorite breakfast choices is granola. I have tried just about every brand of it and generally like them all. But most store bought granola has extra chemicals and I would rather not eat processed food. Making your own is a good choice if you feel this way too. This recipe for stove…
25 Ways to use Zucchini What is not to love about zucchini? It is a super easy to grow vegetable, especially for beginning gardeners, is prolific, is low in calories and tastes great. But by the end of the growing season, you are likely to have bucket loads of it and the neighbors will be…
Soups make great 30 minute meals. There is nothing quite like a big bowl of creamy soup on a cold winter’s night. This slimmed down broccoli cheddar soup is rich and delicious but without the calories of a full cream soup. Yet the flavor will make you think that you didn’t skimp on the cream.…
These roasted root vegetables use maple syrup and orange juice as well as cinnamon and ground cloves to give the dish a wonderful level of taste. I love to roast vegetables. Cooking them in the oven brings out their natural sweetness and adds a lovely flavor to them. For another way to roast veggies, see…
Printable Recipe: Ziti Pasta with Asparagus and Mushrooms My daughter visited for the Christmas holidays this year and she is a vegan. We were planning on having ham for Christmas dinner, and she could not eat this, so I wanted some tasty side dishes that she could enjoy. This recipe for Ziti Pasta with Asparagus…
These cream cheese appetizers with Tomato and spring onion were another big hit at my Christmas party this year. What I liked best easy appetizers like these, is that the mixture kept its consistency well and did not make the crackers soggy, so they could be made a little ahead of time. The taste is…
Recipe from The Gardening Cook. Ingredients 2 cups sugar 1 stick of Earth Balance Buttery Spread sticks 3 Tbsp of dark cocoa 1/2 cup of Vanilla lite Soy Milk 1/2 cup of peanut butter 1/4 cup of slivered almonds 1 tsp pure vanilla extract 3 1/2 cups of old fashioned rolled oats (not instant)
Recipe from The Gardening Cook. Ingredients 1-3/4 cups finely chopped pitted dates 3/4 cup water 1/3 cup pure maple syrup 1 teaspoon lemon zest 1 cup all-purpose whole wheat flour 1 cup rolled oats (not quick-cooking) 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 2/3 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup earth Balance buttery spread Cooking spray
Ingredients 1 large eggplant (1-1/2 lb.), ends trimmed, peeled and cut crosswise into 6 slices 1 tsp salt 1 egg, beaten 1 pkg. (6 oz.) Fresh Take Rosemary & Roasted Garlic Recipe Cheese Breadcrumb Mix 1 jar (24 oz.) Newman’s own marinara sauce 1/2 lb. spaghetti, uncooked
Ingredients 1 Vidalia onion 1/3 cup of oatmeal (not instant) 1/4 tsp black pepper 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper 1/4 tsp garlic salt 1/4 tsp seasoned salt 1/3 cup unsweetened almond milk 2 egg whites
Looking for a super tasty and healthy breakfast recipe? Try this egg white quiche. It has tons of flavor but is very low carb and healthy. Ingredients 8 egg whites (reserve yolks for baking later) ½ cup Whole Milk 1 clove Garlic, minced 1/4 cup diced onion Black Pepper, to taste 1 cup shredded Gruyere…
Printable Recipe: Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes I love scalloped potatoes. The creamy cheese sauce gives the dish a richness that is so delicious. Chives and nutmeg are the secret ingredients to complete the flavor profile. Every time I serve this recipe, it disappears quickly. And if you do happen to have any left, it is great…
