Well now.  This might be my all time new favorite salad...one I will make again and again. Perfect for hot summer days, and it also makes a great picnic salad or pot luck salad.   The flavors really came through, and as it is rice based, any vegetables you want to use, the key is to […]...

These muffins make a great addition to a quick breakfast or just for a snack.  They were a bit of an experiment, in that I was not sure how much maple syrup to add.  We were happy with the sweetness, but you could add more for extra sweetness. 2 1/4 cup Gluten Free cup for […]...

This was another way to have pizza - using Polenta, or Medium Grain Corn Meal.  It makes for a great crust that is flavorful, hearty and nutritious.  The Italians know good food!  Plus, leftovers the next day taste even better. FOR THE POLENTA: 1 cup milk 2 cups water 1 cup Medium Corn Meal or [&...

  This pasta chicken casserole really came together nicely, and the Ranch Seasoning Mix added a huge depth of flavor.  The recipe made enough for 2 for dinner, with leftovers the next nite, but you could certainly double the recipe. RANCH SEASONING: 2 Tblsp. dried parsley 2 tsp. diced dried ce...

There are lots of recipes for this throw together dinner.  I believe it's origins are from Newfoundland.  Basically you use up what you have in the fridge. Looking at different recipes, most of them call for a can of cream of tomato soup, any vegetables you have on hand with a focus on ground beef...

Now I do realize, I may have mentioned a time or two or three:  these are the BEST Gluten Free pancakes I have ever made.  Scratch that - completely scratch that, because hands down just check out these fluffy - yes fluffy gluten free pancakes: These gluten free corn meal pancakes aka Johnny cakes...

If you have leftover cooked quinoa this is a quick hearty breakfast to throw together.  It is very versatile too.  You can include sauteed spinach, peppers, red onion, feta cheese etc. 2 Tblsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil 2/3 - 3/4 cup cooked quinoa 2 small to medium sized Swiss chard leaves and stems ...

Of all things, if you can believe it, I have never made a pot roast in a slow cooker.  Hello, give your head a shake girl! This was delicious, and we will be having slow cooker pot roast from now on - so easy and so much flavor. Now, with only the 2 of us, […]...

  It is soup season in this household, with no complaints - we do love a good bowl of nourishing immune boosting soup any day. I do not recall every having Kabocha Squash before, and we found it delicious.  Surprisingly sweet tasting and turned into a soup made it hearty and warming. You could...