Frosted Molasses Ginger Cookies I’m re-posting my Molasses Ginger Cookies for the start of Christmas Cookie Baking. These are consistently a favorite with a crisp outer crust and soft chewy inside. They come together quickly using Pamela’s baking mix which includes the goodness of almond meal and brown rice flour and white rice flour all in…
Almonds – Maple and Bacon Roasted
Maple and Bacon Roasted Almonds Sweet and Savory Appetizer for the Upcoming Holiday Season I watched a show on the Cooking Channel called “drink-up” where they visited a Brooklyn, NYC restaurant called Buttermilk Channel . This restaurant is known for serving NYC’s Best Bar Snack, Maple and Bacon Roasted Almonds. By the time the segment…
Pumpkin Ice Cream Pie
Pumpkin Ice Cream Pie (aka…Oktoberfest pie) While talking with my son on his way to work the other day he mentioned having had a Dairy Queen Pumpkin Pie Blizzard that was soooo good. That sparked conversation about a pie my mom use to make when we were growing up. At Thanksgiving, we as kids, didn’t…
Onion Rings!
Onion RingsIn honor of National Greasy Foods Day, October 25th, I am re-posting my onion rings. Yes, onion rings! Those wonderful breaded crispy rings of joy are back on the menu and better than ever. If there’s one thing I strive for, it’s learning new ways of converting all those foods we enjoyed and loved…
Pork Chops – Crisp Cracker Crusted
Crisp Cracker Crusted Pork Chops You’ll never believe how easy these are….and so delicious Our friends are all foodies and when a good recipe meets our table(s), you can guarantee it’s in an email or text the next day. This is one of those recipes. My friend, Ann, called one evening to say she had…
Apple Pear Pecan Crumble
Apple Pear Pecan Crumble Apples, orchards, pears, and crumbles. They go hand-in-hand with the Autumn leaves, crisp cool air, and the changing landscape. And just ahead are the days of long simmering stews and savory roasts, baked apples and pumpkin pies, apple cider and mulled wine…all comforting and warm to prepare for the long winter…
Flatbread Crisps – Review
Goldbaum’s Flatbread Crisps Deliciously light and flavorful! I have to admit when asked to review these crackers I was skeptical. We’ve all been disappointed (many times) after purchasing crackers at $5-$7 a box hoping to find a flavorful one to enjoy with cheese or spreads. I’ve learned to avoid most, sometimes a good rice cracker…
Butternut Squash Soup – Two Recipes – Sweet or Spicy!
Butternut Squash Soup with Vanilla and Bacon A special sweet and savory blend of creaminess. I’m sharing my two butternut squash soup recipes with you today as I enjoy a bowl of the Red Curry one with my mom for lunch. We are making pulled pork taco’s for this coming weekend’s gathering of cousins. It…
Asian Lettuce Wraps
Asian Lettuce Wraps And Oldie but Goodie! One of my favorite styles of cooking is the sheer enjoyment of blending flavors and tossing ingredients together without measurements, relying simply on taste to create a dish. But there’s a drawback to this method…recreating the same dish the next time! This is one of those dishes. I’ve…
Brownies: Cherry-Choc-Pecan Frosted – Food Love
Cherry, White Chocolate, and Pecan Brownies with Cream Cheese Frosting These kicked-up brownies start with a packaged brownie mix making them oh-so-easy! I used King Arthur’s Gluten Free Brownie Mix and found it to be much easier to mix than other brands. It’s also very chocolaty and rich tasting rather than just sweet. I added…
Pull Apart Rolls – Recipe Review
Pull-Apart Rolls With a Butter-Garlic-Parmesan Top We all know the challenge of making gluten free breads and the many times we’ve tossed a loaf after hours of labored efforts. But we keep trying…revisiting the methods and various flours to create an edible gluten free bread. Well I’m writing a review today with many go-to…
Salmon Cakes with Chipotle Mayo
Salmon Cakes with Chipotle Mayo Yummmmy! Forget the canned salmon in those salmon cakes of old…fresh poached salmon is the star of these flavorful cakes. Not too much filler, just enough to keep them together while adding a little texture and flavor. They are gently fried to a golden brown and served with a zippy…