Scalloped Potatoes Au Gratin, with their irresistible combination of creamy potatoes and melted cheese, are a beloved classic that has stood the test of time. It is the perfect potato side dish! Whether you’re serving a holiday feast, a casual dinner party, or a weeknight family meal, pairing the meal with this dish never fails …
Vegetarian and Vegan recipes
Are you on the hunt for a seasoned wild rice recipe? This vegan wild rice recipe combines this unusual grain with brown rice, and has a lovely flavor seasoned with fresh thyme and vegetable stock. I used a combined brown rice and wild rice mix, but you can also make your own by mixing it …
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. In case you didn’t notice it, fall is on the way. On social media that means months of everything pumpkin! Pumpkin spice is something that I use all the …
These vegan banana muffins have no dairy and are made with coconut oil and crunchy walnuts. They are tasty and make a lovely quick breakfast. Even though they are designed for a vegan diet, my meat eating husband loves them too. Your family won’t miss the dairy or eggs at all. The coconut oil banana …
This healthy apple coconut breakfast bowl is chock full of fresh and healthy goodies. It comes together in just minutes. Having a breakfast bowl makes a great change from eggs when you are following a whole foods or high protein eating plan. The recipe is vegan, gluten free and this Paleo breakfast bowl tastes amazing. …
This post will help with roast vegetable cooking times and give you some tips for perfect oven roasted vegetables every time. Roasting vegetables brings out their natural sweetness and is a great way to get kids to eat veggies. It’s also an easy form of meal preparation, since all you have to do is cut …
Traditional Amish food is very simple and something that we associate with the group today. We think of it as comfort food. It usually has simple, plain ingredients. Keep reading to find out more about the Amish people, their cooking and get some tasty Amish recipes. Where are Amish people living in the US? The …
Always a hit at pot luck dinners and summer barbecues, these no bake peanut butter chocolate oatmeal cookies have been made more healthy with a few easy substitutes. But don’t let that fool you – the flavor still rocks! No bake desserts are super easy to make, and come together in a flash without heating …
Roasting red peppers is super easy to do and gives you a great tasting result that is so different from the pepper’s natural taste. This cooking tip gives you four ways for roasting peppers and works with both sweet bell peppers, and spicy chili peppers. If you have never eaten a roasted red pepper, fresh from …
These gluten free date bars are chock full of healthy, good for you ingredients, but have a flavor that is still rich and decadent. The taste reminds me of “mom’s cooking” with home cooked dates, oozing with maple sugary sweetness. To this day, they are still one of my bar recipes. The gooey date filling pairs perfectly …
Fresh strawberries combine with old fashioned oats in these gluten free strawberry oatmeal bars. The bars have a buttery crumb crust, a sweet strawberry filling inside and a tasty and crunchy crumble on top. They are a great way to use up fresh strawberries for a dessert that everyone will love. I have included both a gluten free and vegan …
The best mashed potatoes are not too airy, seasoned perfectly, lump free, and have just the right amount of butter. These cooking tips will show you how to make the perfect mashed potatoes every time. Nothing says comfort food to me like a bowl of creamy and fluffy mashed potatoes. Combining this delicious side dish …
This recipe for honey glazed carrots is a quick & easy 15 minute side dish. Baby carrots combine with champagne vinegar and honey for a sweet healthy side dish recipe. Of you are looking for a lovely addition to your Thanksgiving buffet table this year, look no further. I can’t believe how quickly this year …
This roasted carrot salad with mushrooms, cranberries and pecans is topped with feta cheese and dressed with a tangy balsamic dressing. Fall is a great time to serve salads that are made with roasted vegetables. I love having hearty salads as a lunch time meal. Adding something extra to a normal garden salad gives you …
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! Using fresh herbs for cooking recipes adds so much flavor. For today’s recipe, the fresh thyme is one of the stars! Don’t know how to cook veggies in the …
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. It’s time for all things pumpkin! Fall is my favorite time of the year, and I love the taste of pumpkin in recipes. No bake treats are …
Here are a few of my favorite ways for using caramelized onions to give color, flavor and depth to all sorts of recipes. 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 …
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 healthy Breakfast Bowl is a rich and filling mixture of dried fruit, apples, raw nuts, coconut and other good for you ingredients. It makes a great alternative when you are tired of the eggs if you have been following a whole foods eating plan like Paleo or other high protein plans. A real plus …
These chocolate peanut butter bites will satisfy your sweet tooth, but they also have some special ingredients to pack a nutritious punch as well. 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 …
This recipe for slow cooker spicy minestrone soup is perfect for a cold winter night and also fits in with my new healthy eating idea of having a Meatless Monday. 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 …
My friend Regina, who used to blog at Molly Mel, is a regular contributor of recipes to my website. I loved her blog, and especially today, because of both this amazing recipe and the gorgeous pictures of her peonies in bloom. They put mine to shame! This recipe for sweet corn and coconut pudding just …
This recipe for red pepper and Toasted Pine Nut Hummus is super easy to make and is creamy and delicious. It is so much better for you that cream cheese dips and you will love the taste of it. It has become one of my favorite easy appetizers. Whenever I used to go to pot luck …