This weekend, we're holding a Halloween party for about 20 close friends and family. Although we are really looking forward to seeing everyone, we're struggling a little bit with the menu. See, of the 20 people coming, this is the breakdown of their eating habits: 1 diabetic 4 paleo 5 gluten-free (counting the 4 paleos) 2 vegetarians 1 peanut allergy So of course, there's no way we...
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For several years, I've heard from my in-laws about a cherished recipe their mom used to make. Like many people, they weren't very well-off growing up, so she had to learn to scrimp and save and let nothing go to waste. Her family lived in the country, so having a large garden helped keep the cost of groceries down. But when the gardening season came to an end, oftentimes she found she was...
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As we get close to Halloween, most of us are inundated with one thing... Pumpkins. We buy them to decorate our homes, our kids come home with cute little ones from school, and we pick up even more during pumpkin picking trips. Most of us probably just throw them out or compost them on November 1st, but did you know you can use them for delicious soups, breads, and more? It's simple and...
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As the seasons change, one of the things many of us look forward to are warm, satisfying dishes like stews and soups. One of my favorite dishes is potato soup; unfortunately, it's also a dish that can be very high in fat and calories (butter, cream, and bacon are all featured ingredients in most potato soup recipes). So I developed a recipe that cuts out almost all the unhealthy fat. I also added...
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In most parts of the county, it's beginning to show definite signs of fall. Although the passing of summer always makes me a little sad, knowing what's coming makes me feel a lot better. And what's coming? Comfort food. We all have our own definition of comfort food; to one person, it might be mom's macaroni-and-cheese. To others, it might be homemade tomato soup, or a nice big dish of...
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A few months ago, my husband and I purchased chicks to raise for the eggs. A couple of weeks ago, those chickens started laying eggs - and hoo, boy, did they start laying! They've been laying an average of a dozen a day, so we've been eating a LOT of eggs around here. In honor of the multitude of eggs, I decided to post the recipe for a popular Mexican breakfast dish - Huevos Rancheros....
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Today we discovered the garden at the local middle school , which is open to the public three days a week. Not only is everything organic, but the deal is that if you pick it yourself, you don't have to pay for it. Gotta love a price plan like that! We picked up some green beans, cucumbers, and FREE carrots (the kid picked them himself!), which I made into a really easy, herbed stir-fry. When...
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This is a relatively fast and easy ice cream recipe, although if you use the advanced vegan cream substitute option you'll really be bumping up against the 5 minute mark. If you hurry. I'm not sold on veganism, but that's an opinion. My mom is lactose intolerant and for her, cream-free ice cream recipes give her an option to enjoy summer treats with the rest of us. Variety is the...
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Summertime is here, and you know what that means - barbecues, picnics, and potlucks. My in-laws have a HUGE family, so we tend to go to a lot of parties and barbecues in the summer, and invariably we're asked to bring a dish. Salads are always welcome; they're light, cool, and provide nice variety. We have one salad that we prepare for almost every event - as much because it's popular, as because...
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For those of us living in the U.S., the Fourth of July holiday is just a few days away. Realizing that fact prompted me to look for a recipe you can make if you need to bring something to a barbecue or potluck (and for those readers not celebrating the holiday, this dish is just as delicious for a regular ol' summer night). I've made this potato salad on numerous occasions, and each time the bowl...
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