
Originally posted July 28, 2013 A few years ago, I made a version of tamale pie where I made tamale dough and put something in the middle (honest, I can’t remember; it might have been chili inside). I’m not sure why that went out of my rotation. More recently, I made a tamale pie…

Originally posted June 14, 2013 Have you ever wondered how to make your own chocolate hazelnut spread, aka “nutella”? It’s easier than you think to do it yourself. Everyone has different reasons for making food like this spread at home which they can buy off of the shelf; it might be economic or for…

Originally Posted April 2, 2020 If you miss getting your favorite muffins from your local bakery, this recipe will make you very happy! These easy gluten-free berry muffins are just what you need right now. And the best part? If you do any gluten-free baking, you will likely have all of the ingredients on…

Whether you make your own gluten-free flour mix or buy one, it’s easy to make really tasty muffins. You just need a fool-proof recipe! I’ve been making gluten-free muffins since about 2007, when my daughter was first diagnosed with a gluten and dairy sensitivity. I put my best foot forward and figured out the perfect combination…

Originally posted March 1, 2013 A big thank you to Aida Mollenkamp for this recipe for Curried Cauliflower with Peas from her book Keys to the Kitchen. I have made this twice, both times with much success. The children (now almost 9 and 7) loved it as well. I put my Family Chef spin…

Originally posted February 13, 2013 When you are looking for an elegant dish that you can serve to both adults and kids, try this one. The recipe is courtesy of Aida Mollenkamp from her book “Keys to the Kitchen”. I made it for Christmas Dinner this past holiday and everyone raved. Now, if you…

Originally posted January 14, 2013 I was speaking to a friend today about blogging. My advice to her was that some times it’s ok to just write a quick entry without spending a lot of time. That’s my goal; let’s see how I do (I had to write the recipe; this took the longest).…

Originally posted January 7, 2013 as “Gluten-free Dairy-free Belgium waffles” I don’t know about you, but when I smell Belgian waffles at those kiosks, I really wish I could eat gluten. Last year I vowed to find a gluten-free Belgian waffle replacement, and I must say, I nailed it. I’ve made it two ways:…