To make school lunches easier on our family this year, we stocked up on various rice bag meals and lentil meals. They have been a great, easy way to have a healthy meal without much effort. One of these meals, the Madras Lentils by Tasty Bite, has worked its way into my chili. …
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Pumpkin Butter Cheesecake Trifle
A few months back I saw a post for a pumpkin cheesecake trifle, which sounded like a delightful holiday dessert. It got my attention because (1) my husband LOVES cheesecake and (2) I love pumpkin pie. Since some family gatherings don’t always net a hoard of people, being able to combine two favorite…
High Altitude Gluten-Free Brownies
Hitting a milestone birthday is a big deal for many. Some splurge on cars, and others have a right-of-passage party. Not my husband. He requested a guitar cake. That’s right he picked a themed cake over a Lamborghini. Well, not really, but he knew I wasn’t going to get him a car so he…
Bulletproof Energy Bites
Have you heard of bulletproof coffee? It has been something my husband and I have wanted to try, and had resurfaced recently in a morning conversation. The concept is that creamer is replaces with a pad of butter and a bit of medium chain triglyceride (MCT) oil (or coconut oil in some copycat…
Fried Mozzarella Stuffed Olives
I don’t know how I have never heard of fried olives until now. On a recent work trip I noticed them on a menu and I was instantly intrigued. I just HAD to make these at home. A multitude of recipes abound on the internet, but for my first batch I decided to stick…
Samoa Granola Bars
So far I have resisted the tempting display of Girl Scout cookies at the entry of the grocery store. Growing up, my mom always bought thin mints and tag-a-longs so it wasn’t until I was an adult that I really got to appreciate the perfect flavor combination of the Samoa cookie – a…
Chicken, Wild Rice, and Mushroom Soup
In the winter months my family is a huge fan of soup. It is an easy, warm meal that we enjoy for both lunch and dinner, plus it is one of the best ways to get my kids to eat a variety of vegetables in one sitting. Typically, my go-to recipe is chicken…
Sweet Potato and Curry Corn Chowder
For the first course at my Thanksgiving meal I usually start with a festive salad, but this year I wanted to try a soup. While smooth, root based soups typically abound for the holiday meal, I wanted to go for a chunky, curry corn chowder. One of the key ingredients I wanted to…
Nectarine and Blueberry Crisp
The fresh, perfectly ripe nectarines looked so inviting on my latest trip to the grocery store that I just had to stock up to make a crisp. Even with peak August heat, turning on the oven to make the bubbly, oat topped treat is so worth it. What I love about making crisps…
Gluten Free Blueberry Muffins
I am in trouble. I don’t know if my kitchen is big enough for more than one foodie. Perhaps I should backup . . . a few weeks ago I ventured out to Party City to pick up some straws for my Grasshopper Soda Floats and spent way more time than I could…
4th of July Party Mix
As the Fourth of July draws closer, I begin to think of the fun ways the U.S. celebrates its freedom: Parades, Fireworks, and BBQs. I enjoy all three and try to squeeze each of them in if I can. It is hard not to get wrapped up in the enthusiasm of the day…
Skinny Chicken Tetrazzini
One of the comfort food and potluck staples I’ve come to enjoy is chicken tetrazzini. The creamy sauce is hard to resist, yet it is not easy on the waistline. But what is the best way to make this dish in a healthier manner? My friend Kim Van Dunk of Life in the Van was…
