I wanted a simple but fancy looking kind of strudel-ish, sorta Danish-ish coffee cake for a Mother’s Day treat, and I started looking quite a bit ahead for things I might “practice” on before the big day. I am that annoying cook/baker who usually has puff pastry in the freezer, ricotta in the fridge, and Demerara sugar in the cupboard. I will have frozen fruit, if not fresh, waiting for a recipe, as well.
Read MoreMy family will mostly be together for Christmas at my house this year! In honor of the vegans, I will use plant-based ingredients to replace dairy in this recipe, shared by my daughter.
Honey and I often enjoy cinnamon rolls on weekends, but we try to keep the batches small. Not this time! I will double this, because I want at least a 13x9” pan of them. I usually use yeast, so this is a bit out of my comfort zone!
I’m used to rolling, then cutting, not the other way around, too. Either way, yum! We’re going to have these on Christmas morning, I may make ahead!
Read MoreThis delightful brunch dish is perfect for a holiday weekend. It is easy to blend up the batter while the oven and cooking dish are heating up. Adding the batter to the hot dish starts the cooking quickly and helps it rise. While sometimes called a German or Dutch (after a German word “Deutsch”) pancake, this dish is similar to a Yorkshire pudding. Here in America it is served as a breakfast dish with powdered sugar, syrup and maybe berries or other fruit. In England, Yorkshire pudding is a similar dish with the same core ingredients: egg, flour, milk. Yorkshire pudding was often served with thick gravy as a first course, as the meat drippings were used to grease the pan. This is my BRUNCH version of this dish which has sliced cinnamon apples, provolone cheese and crumbled sausage. Of course add any variety of ingredients you have on hand (banana slices and peanut butter) or flavors your family loves (green chili and cheddar cheese), to make this a holiday brunch favorite for your bunch.
Read MoreA "Paleo" diet is supposed to resemble what our human ancestors ate thousands of years ago during the paleolithic period, also known as the Stone Age. There are many versions of the paleo diet. Still, the foods are generally less processed, avoiding sugars, sugary empty calorie drinks, all grains, most dairy cow products, artificial sweeteners and colors, legumes, industrial seed oils including canola, margarine, shortening like Crisco, etc.
Read MoreBack to school! Don’t let that early alarm clock’s chime steal your joy! Let’s take a little time to prepare in advance of those hectic mornings with some lovely homemade waffles. I have a 4” waffle iron and it makes perfect “Eggo” -sized waffles that are rather eggy and taste much like crepes. They disappear quickly!
Read MoreA no-grain diet has helped some people with symptoms of muscle aches, fatigue and even brain fog. Removing grains from your diet can be discouraging if you like hot cereal. Here is a hearty hot cereal “substitute for oatmeal” that is just as satisfying on a cold morning.
Read MoreI pretend to be organized. I do it very well. If I didn’t have a husband to follow behind me; closing cupboard doors, finishing loads of laundry I start, and smiling when I tell him about my dreams for new projects he’ll end up finishing, I’d probably be forced to acknowledge a house full of opened cupboard doors, mildewed laundry, and a bunch of unfinished projects. He’s the helpmate God promised.
Read MoreEveryday Green Smoothie
Making this Smoothie With a Purpose is an easy way to start the day, and it supports getting in some vegetables along with the fruit. Many health experts recommend striving for 7- 9 servings of Veggies and Fruits - EVERY DAY! Between the vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients, flavonoids, and antioxidants, fruits and vegetables are packed with healthy biochemical components.
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