A fun way to color eggs and use up kitchen scraps, all the same time. Experiment with what scraps you have and see what comes of it. It’s all part of the fun. I will give you an example of four colors you can create to get you started. Growing up, our family tradition included…
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Carrot Cake
There is a secret ingredient in this recipe you don’t want to miss out on! A light and airy cake with just the right sweetness and moisture. Turns out perfect every time! Here’s a hint, carrot isn’t the secret ingredient. haha
Mixed Berry Hand Pies
What’s better than a slice of pie? Hand Pies! Portable pouches of sweet mixed berries enveloped by a flaky pie crust.
Shredded Beef Tamale Bowls
All the wonderful flavors of tamales without the hassle. Chuck roast, Slow cooked in a puree of peppers, onions, garlic and cilantro until it falls apart in the pan. Served on a bed of creamy masa corn.
Chicken Bone Broth
Make your own chicken stock from home. Easy to do, tastes great and souper healthy for you. Use the broth in place of water to enhance many chicken or rice dishes. Feel free to make the broth using whatever vegetable scraps you have in your refrigerator. I like to retain all my vegetable scraps and…
Coconut Ginger Chicken Thighs Over Rice
Boneless chicken thighs marinated in coconut milk and seasoned with fresh ginger, chili powder, cumin and garlic chili paste. Chicken Skin garnished with lemon juice and additional spices. Baked over a bed of rice, the skin crisped to perfection. I like to buy chicken thighs with the bone in and remove the bone myself. The…
Marshmallow Peep S’mores Dip
A fun and delicious way to enjoy marshmallow Peeps. Rich chocolate ganache, topped with marshmallow peeps and toasted in the oven to gooey perfection. Scoop it from the pan with the graham cracker or create a sandwich, either way, it will taste amazing. There are mixed feelings about marshmallow Peeps. Some find them absolutely revolting,…
Red Velvet Cake
Just the right density, flavor and sweetness, topped with sweet cream cheese frosting. This red velvet cake boasts the power of beets. No artificial color or flavor.
Cheesy Garlic Biscuits
Light, fluffy, cheesy, Addictive…..need I say more? These deliciously addictive biscuits are basted in garlic butter and topped with fresh parsley. Good luck having just one.
Clam Chowder
A symphony of ingredients contribute to the bold flavor of this dish. Fresh clams, roasted vegetables, sweet potatoes with a hint of spice. All in perfect harmony. The soup is thickened with
Cashew Creamed Spinach
Creamy flavorful and healthier version of creamed spinach. No cheese, heavy cream or milk. Although this recipe is dairy free, it will be hard to tell. Shhhhhh my husband still thinks he was cheating on his diet.
Creamy Beet Salad
Grated beets, crushed waluts and fresh dill. Combined with a homemade mayonnaise and horseradish.
Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Cookies
Packed with chocolate, a hint of pumpkin flavor, and all the warm and cozy feelings that come with a fresh baked chocolate chip cookie. I have a chocolate chip cookie recipe I always use, and made them the other day. There was leftover dough in the fridge that I had yet to use and got…
Butternut Queso Fundido
Flavorful nacho cheese sauce, so tasty you would never guess it was healthy. Creamy butternut purée combined with cheddar cheese, diced tomatoes and jalapeño. We do not do processed cheese at our house, but at times I miss the creamy texture of velveeta cheese. Most cheese sauces have a cream/roux base and are too heavy…
Pumpkin Cheesecake
Traditional flavor of pumpkin pie atop a creamy vanilla bean cheesecake with a homemade graham cracker crust. Dont forget the whipped cream! I have pumpkin coming out of my ears! Our pumpkin plant was out of control. I planted pumpkins this year, because I wanted my son to be activly involved in my gardening. The…