Thank you to Silk for sponsoring this post! Protein is vital. And it's especially important to get an adequate amount of it for breakfast. I was reading a recent article from The Atlantic wherein they were taking a look at the latest research findings on protein … Continue reading →
Blender Banana Oatmeal Bran Muffins
I made these muffins earlier this week and out of a dozen muffins our 4 year-old daughter ate six in a two-hour period and was still wanting more! Her new favorite muffin? Apparently so! As she kept asking for more I hesitated and then reasoned, "you know, why not? We … Continue reading →
Whole Grain Pumpkin Spice Waffles
It's like eating pumpkin pie for breakfast, only healthier! I hesitate to mention that these waffles are gluten free. Because in knowing they're gluten free many non-GF people will avoid making them because they think they'll taste...gluten free. Okay, so here's the … Continue reading →
Portuguese Potato Hash with Linguica, Peppers & Olives
A special thank you to Lindsay for sponsoring this post! Is there a more versatile vegetable than the potato? (Okay, it's not technically a vegetable, but you know what I mean.) Boiled, baked, mashed, roasted, soup, gratin, salad, gnocchi, tater tots, French … Continue reading →
Oat & Buckwheat Waffles with Rhubarb Compote & Vanilla Cream (Gluten Free)
Ready for some waffles that not only taste incredible but are actually good for you, too? These are some of our favorite go-to waffles served with a variety of syrups, and paired with this Rhubarb Compote and Vanilla Cream they are simply amazing! Made with oat and … Continue reading →
Apple Cinnamon Quinoa Cereal
Here in western Washington State we've still got some chilly mornings. This week has been gorgeous here in western Washington and I'm crossing my fingers the weather stays that way for a while, especially while I'm preparing our garden beds outside for our vegetables. But … Continue reading →
Pumpkin Sausage Gravy and Biscuits
How did you guess I like sausage gravy and biscuits? Oh, because this is the third version I published?? Well, you're right! It's just really terrific comfort food, do you agree? I first shared my classic Southern-style Sausage Gravy and Biscuits and that was followed by … Continue reading →
Pumpkin Chocolate Pecan Muffins
Thank you to Albertsons Safeway for sponsoring this post! Alright everybody, the new Peanuts movie is coming out November 6th and I've made something to celebrate. Mostly I'm looking forward to taking our kids to see it, but the truth is, I'm a long-time Peanuts fan. … Continue reading →
Double Apple Crisp Streusel Muffins
Thank you to General Mills for sponsoring this post! I love the texture sensation of chomping into a muffin with crunchy sweet crumblies on the top and a soft and chewy interior. And simply nothing beats a rack of freshly baked muffins hot out of the oven! These … Continue reading →
Whole Grain Almond Fruit Bars
Thank you to the J.M. Smucker Company for sponsoring this post! Last week I posted the recipe for my Lemon Millet Fig Cake with Walnuts and Candied Ginger and mentioned that I was planning on making some fruit bars next. I like homemade fruit bars and wanted to develop a … Continue reading →
Lemon Millet Fig Cake with Walnuts and Candied Ginger
Summer is slowly coming to an end here in western WA. We've had several days of rain after a record hot and dry Summer and though there's still some pleasant weather in the forecast, I sense a hint of Fall in the air. The end of Summer is always bitter-sweet. Bitter … Continue reading →
Mega Healthy Triple Chocolate Cupcakes
Thank you to Silk for sponsoring this post! Health-conscious parents, the ultimate sweet deception has arrived. You already know from previous posts that I regularly deceive my children. Yes, yes, I know. But it's all out of love. I love my family more than … Continue reading →
BEST Easy Homemade Greek (or Regular) Yogurt
How long does it take you to pour a gallon of milk into a slow cooker? That's how much prep time is involved in making this gloriously thick, rich, creamy Easy Homemade Greek Yogurt! Set aside everything you've been taught about the evils of full-fat dairy. It simply … Continue reading →
Orange Butter Croissant French Toast (+ Taste of Washington Cookbook Review)
Deliciously delicate, buttery croissants are infused with multiple sources of orange flavor and prepared French toast style. The results will make any orange and French toast fan swoon! … Continue reading →
Peach Buttermilk Cornmeal Pancakes
Sweet fresh peaches, refreshingly tangy buttermilk and quality cornmeal combine to make one seriously delicious pancake! … Continue reading →
Vegetarian Sausage Gravy and Biscuits
I've teamed up with Morningstar and BlogHer to bring you this post. Here is the dialogue that took place between my husband and I after I handed him a plate of this and he took his first bite: Me: "So, what do you think?" Todd: [chewing and nodding simultaneously] … Continue reading →
Stuffed Mexican Cornbread
Here's the perfect dish to take on your next family picnic or potluck! … Continue reading →
Southern-style Sausage Gravy & Biscuits
Creamy, smooth, velvety sausage gravy served over hot, fluffy buttermilk biscuits. That spells "c.o.m.f.o.r.t." … Continue reading →
Mega Healthy Pancakes
The next installment to my Mega Healthy food series! Ever since experimenting with my Mega Healthy Honey Olive Quinoa Cake, quinoa has become a baking favorite. Quinoa is ideal because it cooks up especially soft and blends in well with whatever it's baked in. These … Continue reading →
Bacon, Leek and Roasted Tomato Quiche with Polenta Crust
Here's what happened. I had leek that needed to be used, a bag of gorgeous tomatoes from a friend's garden, and an open package of bacon. And I wanted quiche. A savory, buttery, leeky, tomatoey, bacony quiche. But I wasn't in the mood to make the crust. Can you relate? … Continue reading →
Lemon Coconut Muffins
I love pretty much any baked goods with lemon. Can't think of an exception. Lemon has a way of bringing carbs to life, which is probably why lemon zest is a central component to German and European baking at large. That and butter. Must have butter. But these muffins … Continue reading →
Mega Healthy Honey Olive Quinoa Cake
My family's health is of utmost importance to me, especially my kids' health. I'm always looking for creative ways to incorporate healthy ingredients into my cooking and baking. This cake is no exception and I can't begin to tell you how excited I am about it! I felt like … Continue reading →
Better Than Otis Almond Poppy Seed Muffins
I know the title sounds terribly bold and audacious. I mean, let's face it - Otis Spunkmeyer makes some pretty dang good tasting muffins. And his Almond Poppy Seed muffins are no exception. But mine rival his for two reasons: 1) The list of ingredients in my … Continue reading →
Curried Hash Brown Scramble
I made potato salad this past Saturday to take on a family picnic. I ended up boiling more potatoes than I needed, so I put the leftovers in the refrigerator for another use. The potatoes ended up coming in handy for a quick meal on a time crunch. I love potatoes. Made … Continue reading →
Bacon and Leek Quiche
Practically everything tastes better with bacon, don't you think? And to be fair, bacon really gets a bad rap - as do a lot of things that the food industry decides to target for a time, and so we avoid them for a decade or two resorting to "safer" alternatives just to … Continue reading →
Healthy Homemade Granola (with some help from my kids :)
The more things I can make myself without having to resort to store bought and pre-packaged the happier I am. I know what's in it - and what isn't. Plus, a lot of things just taste better homemade...and are healthier. Take granola for example. Even a lot of the organic, … Continue reading →
New Orleans Grillades and Grits
Well, shut my mouth, is that New Orleans Grillades and Grits?? Darn tootin' it is. Well, now ain't that the berries! Doesn't this look tasty? You wouldn't normally think of this as a breakfast food though, would you? Grillades (pronounced GREE-ahds) and Grits is a … Continue reading →
Canadian Bacon and Pineapple Quiche
I just recently made a Canadian bacon & pineapple pizza - my husband's favorite - and still had some of the toppings left. I didn't want to make another pizza and I didn't want to let the ingredients go to waste. And so this delightfully delicious quiche was born. … Continue reading →
Caramel Orange Buttermilk Syrup
My mom makes some of the best pancake/waffle syrups there are. We have several favorites of hers, two of which are her vanilla buttermilk and orange syrups. My husband Todd made some pancakes (yep, those are his gorgeous fluffy pancakes in the picture) and while he did … Continue reading →
Sweet Potato, Orange and Buttermilk Pancakes
Often my ideas stem from an item or two that I have on hand that needs to be used. I don't like wasting anything, plus it gives me a fun challenge to try and figure out how to utilize that particular ingredient (and, as you already know, I love challenges!) So the … Continue reading →
