Soft, light, chewy, fruity and wonderfully fragrant, Panettone is Italy's world famous sweet bread that is traditionally enjoyed for Christmas and New Year. But you don't have to limit yourself, with this traditional Panettone recipe you can enjoy this scrumptious treat all … Continue reading →
Goetta (Cincinnati Sausage Grain Patties)
These famous German-influenced sausage grain patties known as Goetta from the Greater Cincinnati area have a fantastic flavor and are an absolutely delicious addition to your breakfast! This authentic Goetta recipe captures the flavor and texture that you know and love. … Continue reading →
Mega Healthy Chocolate Cupcakes
The ultimate sweet deception! Believe it or not, these healthy chocolate cupcakes are 100% whole grain, sweetened with honey and banana, made with coconut oil, and are packed with quinoa and zucchini! That's right, these deliciously decadent TRIPLE chocolate cupcakes are … Continue reading →
BEST Homemade Breakfast Sausage (Links or Patties)
Nothing beats homemade and homemade breakfast sausages are no exception! Tender, moist, and wonderfully flavorful, this homemade breakfast sausage recipe is entirely from scratch without any fillers or junk ingredients and the sausages taste absolutely amazing! Truly … Continue reading →
Traditional Johnny Cakes
This traditional Johnny Cakes recipe is made the old-fashioned way with only a small handful of ingredients and they're fried until golden brown and delightfully crispy! Serve them hot with butter, maple syrup, maple butter, or applesauce for a filling a thoroughly … Continue reading →
Almond Poppy Seed Muffins
You won't be able to resist the smell, the flavor, or the perfectly moist texture of these Almond Poppy Seed Muffins! I recommend making a double batch while you're at it because these muffins will go FAST! Yes, for the ultimate Almond Poppy Seed Muffins recipe, you've … Continue reading →
Homemade Bacon
Bacon is simply one of the most delicious foods on the planet and absolutely nothing beats homemade bacon! Learning how to make bacon is easy and you will be positively thrilled at the results! How to Make Bacon Before we get to the tutorial on how to make homemade … Continue reading →
Traditional Hot Cross Buns
The world famous sweet yeasted buns enjoyed throughout the Easter holidays or all year long, these Hot Cross Buns are packed with flavor and all of the charm of their long, rich history! This traditional hot cross buns recipe will ensure your success and is sure to become … Continue reading →
Irish Barmbrack (BáirÃn Breac)
This traditional Irish Barmbrack recipe is destined to become a family favorite. Sliced, toasted and buttered, barmbrack is the ULTIMATE cinnamon raisin bread! What is Barmbrack? It is the Irish version of the tastiest cinnamon raisin bread you've ever had! … Continue reading →
BEST Sausage Gravy
Creamy, smooth, and velvety sausage gravy poured over hot and fluffy buttermilk biscuits....that's what I call pure heaven! Try this phenomenal Sausage Gravy recipe along with our homemade biscuits recipe and you'll be in heaven too! Sausage gravy has been an … Continue reading →
How To Make Yogurt
Whether you're making regular or Greek yogurt, it's time to learn How to Make Yogurt! It's incredibly easy, requires virtually no prep work and the outcome will amaze you: Wonderfully thick, creamy, luxuriously delicious yogurt! This homemade yogurt recipe is SO good and … Continue reading →
Vegetarian Sausage Gravy
Savory vegetarian sausage is cooked with onions, garlic, herbs and spices and enveloped in a creamy white sauce to produce a vegetarian version of one of the most beloved American comfort dishes. This Vegetarian Sausage Gravy recipe is so deliciously creamy and rich in … Continue reading →
Authentic English Crumpets
Crispy, chewy and delicately spongy in texture with a delicious depth of yeasty flavor, for the best and most authentic homemade crumpets look no further! Serve these crumpets with homemade Black Currant Jam, Strawberry Rhubarb Jam, Gooseberry Jam, Golden Syrup, honey, or … Continue reading →
Whole Wheat Sourdough Waffles
Have sourdough starter you need to discard on frequent basis? This is the perfect way to put it to good use!  This Whole Wheat Sourdough Waffles recipe combines sourdough starter with whole grains followed by a simple fermentation process that makes these waffles extra … Continue reading →
Boxty (Irish Potato Pancakes)
Boxty are Irish potato pancakes made from a combination of grated and mashed potatoes that are fried until delightfully crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. They're irresistibly delicious! This traditional boxty recipe uses simple ingredients, is easy to make, and … Continue reading →
Whole Grain Pumpkin Waffles (GF)
Whole Grain Pumpkin Waffles Recipe  These delicious pumpkin spice waffles are made with oat flour and are naturally gluten-free. Wholesome and delicious they're sure to become a family favorite! It's like eating pumpkin pie for breakfast, only healthier! ;) These … Continue reading →
Pumpkin Sausage Gravy and Biscuits
A delicious autumn twist on a beloved American classic, this Pumpkin Sausage Gravy recipe served over fluffy homemade biscuits is sure to be a hit! Sausage Gravy and Biscuits has been an American breakfast staple for generations and it's some of the best comfort food … Continue reading →
Banana Oatmeal Blender Muffins
Super delicious and nutritious, these Blender Muffins are the easiest muffins you'll ever make! They’re perfect for a quick snack or on-the-go breakfast!  Made without flour, refined sugar or fat! made these blender muffins earlier this week and out of a dozen … Continue reading →
Pumpkin Chocolate Pecan Streusel Muffins
Thank you to Albertsons Safeway for sponsoring this post These pumpkin streusel muffins have a soft and chewy interior and a deliciously crunchy streusel topping. Add to it chocolate and pecans and you have an absolutely irresistible treat to enjoy throughout the fall … Continue reading →
BEST Whole Grain Zucchini Muffins (GF)
Wonderfully moist, fluffy and packed with flavor, these gluten free zucchini muffins are so delicious that no one will ever guess they're gluten free! I'm not a fan of many, probably even most, gluten free recipes because in addition to their texture being dry and … Continue reading →
Candied Bacon
Sweet, salty, smoky, rich with umami and a deliciously crispy-chewy texture, it's everything Candied Bacon should be. It's INSANELY delicious! It's hard to imagine bacon being any better than straight out of the frying pan. But that's where you'll need to stretch … Continue reading →
Cinnamon Raisin Sourdough Bread
This cinnamon raisin sourdough bread is wonderfully light, fluffy and chewy. But toasted it is downright irresistible!  Delightfully crispy with chewy raisins and the warmth of cinnamon - it's pure heaven! I LOVE bread. All kinds. And while I don't allow myself to … Continue reading →
Apple Cinnamon Quinoa Cereal
Wonderfully nutritious and delicious, this warm breakfast cereal is sure to become part of your morning rotation. With the warmth of cinnamon, the tanginess of apple and the sweetness of plump raisins, this Apple Cinnamon Quinoa cereal is deliciously flavorful and … Continue reading →
Healthy Homemade Granola
This healthy granola is made with healthy oils and without refined sugar. It's also very customizable to your particular likes and needs. Above all, it's DELICIOUS! The more things I can make myself without having to resort to store bought and pre-packaged the … Continue reading →
Lemon Millet Fig Cake with Walnuts and Candied Ginger
I've partnered with The J.M. Smucker Company to bring you this post. Packed full of whole grains, fruits, nuts, healthy oils and no refined sugar, this hearty millet cake will satisfy the sweet tooth without layering on the guilt! I've been baking quite a bit … Continue reading →
Gluten Free Oat Waffles
I love experimenting with a variety of grains in my baking, not only in an effort to focus on nutrition but also to keep things interesting. These oat waffles are one example and they've become a favorite in our home. We all agree that the oats contribute more flavor and … Continue reading →
Scottish Barley Pudding
During the seven years I lived in England, our family would visit Scotland almost every Summer, spending some time in Edinburgh and then traveling far and wide throughout the Scottish countryside. As I've been doing more genealogy work and tracing some ancestral lines many … Continue reading →
Kartoffelpuffer (German Potato Pancakes)
Delightfully crispy and flavorful, these authentic German potato pancakes, Kartoffelpuffer, are fun to make and even more delicious to eat! A quintessential German treat beloved across every region of Germany, Kartoffelpuffer (German potato pancakes) are not only a … Continue reading →
Chocolate Nut Banana Protein Smoothie
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 →
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 →
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! Â 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 … 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. Â 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 →
Stuffed Mexican Cornbread
Here's the perfect dish to take on your next family picnic or potluck! … 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. Â I had leek that needed to be used, a bag of gorgeous tomatoes from a friend's garden, and an open package of bacon. Â And I wanted quiche. Â A savory, buttery, leeky, tomatoey, bacony quiche. Â But I wasn't in the mood to make the crust. Â Can you relate? … Continue reading →
Lemon Coconut Muffins
I love pretty much any baked goods with lemon. Â Can't think of an exception. Â 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. Â That and butter. Â Must have butter. Â 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. Â I'm always looking for creative ways to incorporate healthy ingredients into my cooking and baking. Â This cake is no exception and I can't begin to tell you how excited I am about it! Â I felt like … Continue reading →