Kumquat Blackberry Salad
Slightly sweet and colorful, this kumquat blackberry salad is simple, fresh and nutritious. Not to mention cheery and tasty–eat a rainbow! I had never eaten a kumquat before. But I’m…
Read morePistachio Brittle without Corn Syrup
What is a tastier snack for the holidays than Pistachio Brittle! Step by step instructions for making this candy favorite with no corn syrup. When it comes to holiday candy,…
Read moreGolden Lentils and Rice (One Pot Dal)
Creamy and lightly spiced, golden lentils and rice is like a healthy comfort food! Also vegan, gluten free and a one pot dish! This recipe came about after I followed…
Read moreThanksgiving Leftovers Curried Rice Salad
With turkey, sweet potato and cranberry this Curried Rice Salad is perfect for using up your Thanksgiving leftovers. Make up a big bowl for visitors–or use chicken any day! Thanksgiving…
Read moreLow Sugar Fresh Strawberry Pie
Fresh Strawberry Pie brings together the goodness of berries and the fun of pie. Ripe strawberry halves are placed in a crust then held together with thickened berry juice. It’s…
Read moreSavory Homemade Spaghetti Sauce
In the cold, dark days of winter, what’re you gonna eat? Comfort food! Like this “pasta” with Savory Homemade Spaghetti Sauce. Now I’ll admit it — writing about tomatoes in…
Read moreBlood Orange Vodka Spritzer
Recently I got a request—could I create a drink for a Breast Cancer fundraiser? Um, yes! How about a Blood Orange Vodka Spritzer? Rosy and sweet, it seemed perfect for a…
Read moreCitrus or Mushroom Flavored Sea Salt
There are sooo many things that have been on my “to do” list for ages. Which is why I like Marisa McClellan’s Food in Jars Challenge. Some people (me!) just…
Read moreBotswanan Iced Tea
Wow, it’s been a strange year for weather. But I wasn’t about to complain when it topped 50 in Wisconsin this week. It almost felt like spring. Time for a…
Read moreQuinoa Stuffed Peppers
I just got a deal on some red peppers! Organic for under $1 each. While I like to “eat local” if I can, I sure won’t pass up an opportunity…
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