Our garden yielded a ton of squash this Summer. A ton. And we've just harvested what is hopefully the last bunch. Fingers crossed. That said, this overabundance of squash enabled/forced me to get creative in finding news ways of using it. So as I dragged in the … Continue reading →
Cream of Zucchini Soup with Gorgonzola
Picture this scenario: You're making a cream of vegetable soup, in this case zucchini, and you grab the half-and-half out of the fridge and start pouring it into the pot. Over a cup's worth later you look at the container in your hand and realize...you're pouring in … Continue reading →
Spelt Buttermilk Biscuits
No more dense, whole grain bricks posing as biscuits. These Spelt Buttermilk Biscuits are fluffy with a great texture and delicious flavor! … 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 →
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 →
Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Bread
Thanks to Green Giant™ Veggie Snack Chips for sponsoring this post! Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Bread. Clearly I was experiencing some flavor combination cravings that wouldn't be satisfied until I unleashed my experimental powers in the kitchen. And fortunately … 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 →
Rhubarb Buttermilk Streusel Cake
Rhubarb is easy to grow and spreads rapidly, yielding a generous harvest. That said, we've attempted on at least a couple of occasions to grow rhubarb, but without success. It's never been able to survive the antics of the family dog! Fortunately, I was able to reap some … Continue reading →
Orange Chocolate Hazelnut Bread
Does that hazelnut oil in the picture look familiar to you? That's right! You saw it in my Hazelnut Shortbread Cookies where I lavishly praised its name. Hazelnut oil is simply too good to let sit unused in the refrigerator, so I wanted to put it to use. And since I love … 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 →
Caramel Banana Upside Down Bread
I couldn't take it anymore. After two carb-free days to lose the 2 pounds I had gained after an indulgent week, I had to have CARBS. A few days ago I was back down to my desired weight and I approached the day with a smile on my face. An almost intoxicated giddiness set … Continue reading →
Killer Peanut Butter Cake
Two things: 1) I need more food props, and 2) to quote my husband, "Every time you use the white table cloth and that plant it looks like something out of a 1970's cookbook." (Thanks, Todd. Love you, too.) Combine points one and two: No more 70's food pics. Need. … 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 →
Pink Grapefruit Buttermilk Muffins
It's grapefruit season! Have you noticed the heaping mountains of them in the produce sections of the grocery stores? Now is the time to buy those luscious pink grapefruits because this time of year they're at their cheapest. At 3 pink grapefruits for $1 we've been … 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 →
Lemon Zucchini Bread with Lemon Glaze
It seems most people I talk to love lemon-flavored treats, whether it's candy, baked goods, or lemon-flavored sauces for pastas and seafood. There is just something about that refreshingly sweet-sour zippy taste of lemon that is so addicting. I've always loved lemony … Continue reading →
Orange Buttermilk Cake with Orange Cream Cheese Frosting
I was just talking to one of my best childhood friends, Steffi, from Germany. Talking to her got me thinking about many of the things I miss from back home in Europe. One small, but fond item that came to mind was triggered by seeing a jug of buttermilk in my fridge. … Continue reading →
Whole Wheat Banana Buttermilk Nutella/Truffle Muffins
If you want really good banana baked goods, whether muffins, cupcakes or bread, overcoming any squeamishness towards overripe bananas is a must. That is the key to the flavor. And when I say overripe, I mean over-ripe. Like black overripe. Like … Continue reading →
Chocolate Deception Cake
As you hand your child something healthy to eat, they ask "What is thiiiiiis??" "Honey, it's good, it's really, really yummy," you say as reassuringly as you can. Your child takes a long, scrutinizing look at it, makes a face and holds it out to you with an emphatic, "I … Continue reading →
