I'm not a morning person. Like, at all. But I also love brunch. Like, I LOVE brunch! This is why I love frittatas. Just add all the fillings to a baking dish, pour in your egg mixture, and let the oven do the work while you nurse a strong cup of morning coffee. Frittatas are … Continue reading Salmon Cheddar Herb Frittata
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Fiesta Lime Chicken with Avocado Salsa
The weather is heating up! When the sun comes out, I start craving Mexican and Tex-Mex flavors. This delicious combo of marinated chicken with fresh, creamy salsa is perfect for a warm evening dinner. The addictive flavors of the marinade combined with the freshness of the corn and lime is mouthwatering! This meal would be … Continue reading Fiesta Lime Chicken with Avocado Salsa
White Chocolate Coconut “Tom Cruise” Cake
Have you heard about the Tom Cruise cake? It's the Doan's Bakery Bundt cake that Tom Cruise sends all his friends every Christmas. It's a rich coconut-flavored butter cake filled with chunks of white chocolate, covered with cream cheese frosting and shredded coconut. Several of Cruise's famous friends have gleefully admitted to looking forward to … Continue reading White Chocolate Coconut “Tom Cruise” Cake
Spring Pasta with Peas, Mushrooms, and Bacon
This year, spring has been delayed in my neck of the woods. But the sun is starting to come around, making me dig through cookbooks for lighter, fresh fare. When I saw this veggie-packed pasta from Kate McDermott's Home Cooking, it really fit the bill! The original recipe called for precooking the bacon, but I … Continue reading Spring Pasta with Peas, Mushrooms, and Bacon
One-Bowl Baked Granola with Berries and Maple Syrup
I originally chose to try this recipe because of its simplicity. I needed something I could throw in the oven on an early, busy morning. The idea of a single bowl appealed to this not-a-morning person. I didn't realize, however, that it had a leavener in it until I was making it. Half asleep, I … Continue reading One-Bowl Baked Granola with Berries and Maple Syrup
Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
There are many resources to learn to bake gluten free. There are many others to learn to bake sugar free. However, there are very few (read: none that I've found so far) that combine the two restrictions. Both gluten free flours and sugar substitutes tend to dry out baked goods more than their traditional counterparts. … Continue reading Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
Simple Homemade Granola
Have you heard how simple granola is to make from scratch? I had, and yet I hadn't tried it until last week. Turns out everyone was right; this is pretty stinking easy. If you can stir, you can make homemade granola! There are many reasons to make granola at home: It's a lot more affordable … Continue reading Simple Homemade Granola
Southwest Clam Chowder with Corn and Bacon
I have a library cookbook problem. I've read over 300 in the last two years, and I'm absolutely guilty of picking them based solely on their covers. That's how I ended up with a copy of The Red Truck Bakery Farmhouse Cookbook. I didn't - and still don't - know much about the Red Truck … Continue reading Southwest Clam Chowder with Corn and Bacon
Rosemary Garlic Rack of Lamb
One of my absolute favorite splurge meals, especially for Easter, is Rack of Lamb. Smothered in fresh herbs and roasted in the oven to perfection, these lamb chops are much easier to prepare than they seem. They're especially delicious served alongside a yogurt dill feta sauce or nestled in mashed potatoes. Rosemary Garlic Rack of … Continue reading Rosemary Garlic Rack of Lamb
You’ll Never Believe It’s Gluten (and Sugar) Free: Double Chocolate Mocha Cupcakes
Upon being put on a restricted diet, one of the things I missed the most was chocolate. So once I could tolerate baked goods once again, I set out to find safe but chocolatey treats. I first turned to my new favorite gluten-free baker, deciding to convert her small batch chocolate cake into cupcakes, so … Continue reading You’ll Never Believe It’s Gluten (and Sugar) Free: Double Chocolate Mocha Cupcakes
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