I don’t know about you, but when I get to the end of a big feast, the last thing I want to show up on my dessert plate is a super rich concoction that’s going to send my stomach into cardiac arrest. Or rather gastronomic arrest. I want light. I want tasty. I want fluffy. I want this Spiced Pear Sour Cream Bundt Cake. Because it is all those things. I want … [Read more...]
Fluffy Coconut Cake with Toasted Coconut Frosting
This year, I've decided to expand my baking methods repertoire by trying recipes that use batter making processes that I have not used before. And I'm documenting it all in my "dessert of the month" series. January - Gingered Pear and Blueberry Cobbler February - Angel Food Cake with Lime and Pistachios And now this cake for March! Now, before we proceed I … [Read more...]
Lime Cake
Any cake with more than two layers is a special celebratory cake in my cookbook. A spring green cake even more so. At the first sign of brilliant blue skies, I start to think of making my Aunt Kathy’s Lime Cake. Will it be for Easter, Mother’s Day, a birthday or a bridesmaids luncheon? All of the above. The inside of the cake gets its spring green … [Read more...]
Rolo Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies
I've just got to get this out of my system. Ever since I saw these Oreo Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies over at Picky Palate, I've been wanting to try something similar. I have a little thing for chocolate chip cookies. And by little, I mean big. And by big, I mean huge. And by huge, I mean... You get the picture. After making these, I'm really not sure that chocolate … [Read more...]
Sauteed Potatoes and Mushrooms
This is a quick and easy side dish that goes beautifully with just about anything! It’s completely dairy free if you use dairy free margarine and it’s also free of the top 8 allergens! Sauteed Potatoes and Mushrooms 1 lb White Button Mushrooms, quartered3 Green Onions, sliced2 Cloves Garlic, mincedCup Dairy Free … [Read more...]
Spicy Kale Chips and Yogurt Dip
I was not that fond of kale and initially only grew it in our garden to supplement our guinea pigs and bearded dragon's diet. When it continued to grow throughout our harsh winters filled with snow and below freezing temperatures producing more than our pets could consume, I developed a new respect for its resilience and grudgingly added it to my diet. I used it primarily as … [Read more...]
Lemon Poppyseed Muffins with Strawberries
Ask and you shall receive. Lemon Poppyseed Muffins with Strawberries The strawberries really level up these tasty muffins! 1 cup sugar1/2 cup butter or margarine (I used a dairy free margarine)1 Tbsp vanilla4 eggs1 cup milk (I used almond)Juice from 1 lemon1 tsp lemon zest2 1/4 cups flour1 tsp baking soda3/4 tsp baking powder3 Tbsp poppyseeds2 cups fresh … [Read more...]
Skillet Cornbread Recipe
Comfort. Comfort. Comfort food. I don't know about you, but for me...cornbread is such a comfort food. It's warmth, it's texture, it's taste remind me of home and family. Slathered in a rich butter, dipped into a bowl of your favorite chili, chopped up for a scrumptious holiday stuffing. There now, I've got myself drooling again! ;) 5 Ways to … [Read more...]
St. Patrick’s Day “Green” Smoothies
When it comes to making smoothies at our house, I like to make them as "raw" as possible. I find great comfort in knowing that I can get a glassful of nutrients that is filled with deliciousness! This particular "green smoothie," has 2 green ingredients...kale and kiwi. The kale cannot be tasted at all. The kiwi gives it a nice little zing. And the kids are sure to slurp … [Read more...]
Gluten Free Oat Chocolate Chip Mini Muffins
Here's a simple Gluten Free breakfast muffin for you...with a little chocolate-y surprise! They call for brown rice flour, and GF certified oats...both of which I had stashed on the gluten free shelf in my pantry. Stir in a few chocolate chips (here are my favorite allergy free chocolate chips), and you've got a lovely breakfast. When it comes to baking muffins or loaves … [Read more...]