Shepherd's/Cottage Pie is a simple dish, one my husband really enjoys! Hearty, filling, and perfect for a cold winter's day. But do you know the difference between Shepherd's Pie and Cottage Pie? While they are both comprised of ground meat and veggies in gravy topped by mashed potatoes, Shepherd's Pie is made with lamb, while … Continue reading Cottage Pie
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You’ll Never Believe It’s Gluten-Free: Orange Drizzle Cake
Did I lose you on that term, gluten-free? I don't blame you; it's been horribly abused and vilified. A gross percentage of GF treats are bland, claggy, dry, and generally awful. But what if I told you they didn't have to be? Most of our current baking habits, knowledge, and training are based on our … Continue reading You’ll Never Believe It’s Gluten-Free: Orange Drizzle Cake
Dark Chocolate Tart
I decided to make a homemade birthday treat for my mother-in-law this month, and she happens to love dark chocolate. Not just love, but adore! So when I saw this recipe for a proper - yet relatively easy - dark chocolate tart from one of my favorite online bakers, Christina from Scientifically Sweet, I knew … Continue reading Dark Chocolate Tart
Citrus Extract
What do you do when you receive a gorgeous bottle of vodka, but you don't actually drink alcohol? Make extract! When Danielle from Rustic Joyful Food handed me a bottle of her new grapefruit and pomelo flavored Florescence Vodka, I immediately knew what I was going to do with it. I loaded up the entire … Continue reading Citrus Extract
Bacon Cheddar Jalapeño Poppers
I'm not going to lie; I don't actually like jalapeños. But my husband? He loves 'em! Almost as much as he loves bacon and cheese. So when I saw these Bacon Cheddar Jalapeño Poppers in the Five Mary's Farm cookbook, I knew I had to make them for him. And boy was I right! He … Continue reading Bacon Cheddar Jalapeño Poppers
Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookies
Have you discovered Joy the Baker yet? She's fantastic, especially for desserts! In her most recent magazine publication, this recipe jumped out at me. With my husband's boisterous affinity for anything apple cinnamon, I knew we had to try them! These taste like an oatmeal cookie and a snickerdoodle had a baby, loaded up with … Continue reading Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookies
Pumpkin Spice Granola
In case you have not yet discovered, homemade granola is super easy to make and customize to your preferences and/or needs. This fantastic seasonal Pumpkin Spice Granola is chock-full of nuts, seeds, and oats, tossed in delicious pumpkin spice goodness. Not only does it make a protein-packed snack on its own, but with a little … Continue reading Pumpkin Spice Granola
Roasted Maple Sage Turkey
No Thanksgiving table is complete without the turkey! I'm a fan of traditional poultry seasoning flavor; bring on the fresh sage! This recipe, however, adds onto that flavor profile with a delicious maple and bay basting sauce. The result is an incredible balance of herbs and gentle sweet maple. This turkey is the perfect recipe … Continue reading Roasted Maple Sage Turkey
Creamy Chocolate Cinnamon Rice Pudding
Restricted diets can be difficult, not to mention a massive bummer. Sometimes you have to eat gluten free. Sometimes sugar free. Sometimes dairy free. Sometimes yeast free. And sometimes, you have to stick to all four of them simultaneously, like I do right now. The hardest part of the day on this diet is after-dinner … Continue reading Creamy Chocolate Cinnamon Rice Pudding
Thanksgiving Turkey Pie Design
Looking for a way to make a basic pumpkin pie more festive for Thanksgiving? Put a turkey on it! TIMESAVER TIP: You don't even have to make anything from scratch! This works great with refrigerated/frozen pie crust and a premade pie from the freezer section/bakery of your local grocery store. Just make sure, before you … Continue reading Thanksgiving Turkey Pie Design
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