This is the best roasted vegetable salad I’ve ever eaten made with roasted root vegetables, artisan greens, sharp white cheddar cheese, dried cranberries and raw pumpkin seeds topped with a delicious white wine honey vinaigrette dressing. I call it “crack salad” because it will leave you craving seconds! I love making hearty main dish salads. …
Pumpkin Oat Flour Pancakes Made With Kefir
Pumpkin oat flour pancakes are wholesome pumpkin pancakes made without wheat flour, using canned pumpkin and oat flour ground from whole oats. These pancakes are made with probiotic-rich kefir that makes them fluffy and moist. They’re hearty, healthy, and delicious! I adore pumpkin pancakes so decided to come up with an oat flour variation. I…
The Best Keto Cabbage Casserole
Keto Cabbage Casserole is a vintage recipe made with fresh cabbage, eggs, butter, and cream. The recipe originated from my great grandmother’s cookbook published in the 1800’s. I’ve been playing around with my great grandmother’s old cookbook and trying out a bunch of old vintage recipes. I came across this dish and had to give…
Easy Homemade Granola Recipe
A delicious and easy homemade granola recipe made with whole grain oats, almonds, apricots, unsweetened coconut, and golden raisins. This is my absolute favorite homemade granola recipe. I blended a few recipes and came up with this tasty version. It makes a great snack and an incredible bowl of cereal. This kid-friendly recipe is an…
Old-Fashioned Date Nut Bread Recipe
This family favorite date nut bread recipe is moist, flavorful and incredibly delicious! Made with Greek yogurt and olive oil, it’s a healthier alternative to regular quick bread. This recipe can be made into mini loaves or one large loaf. I get really excited when my aunt sends us packages of California dates. She gets…
Chocolate Protein Pancakes with Peanut Butter Drizzle
These are the best chocolate protein pancakes I’ve ever eaten, made with almond milk, egg whites, protein powder, high protein pancake mix, and creamy peanut butter. The peanut butter drizzle makes them over-the-top amazing. How To Make Flavorful Chocolate Protein Pancakes It’s all in the ingredients. These chocolate protein pancakes are SO tasty. I could…
How To Make Homemade Pumpkin Puree
Make homemade pumpkin puree with this easy method of roasting a whole sugar pie pumpkin. *This post was updated on September 27, 2019 from the original post published November 4, 2010. Roasting a pumpkin whole not only saves me the hazard of losing a finger(they are TOUGH to cut), but it saves time. Fresh pumpkin…
Light & Fluffy Japanese Pancakes
These delicious light and fluffy Japanese Pancakes are a custard-like soufflé pancake made with eggs, cake flour, milk, sugar, and fresh lemon juice. If you haven’t heard of these trendy soufflé pancakes, you’re probably wondering what are Japanese pancakes? Japanese pancakes taste like a rich vanilla custard but with a light and fluffy…
Cinnamon Raisin Sponge Cake {Vintage Recipe}
A vintage recipe from the 1800’s for sponge cake made with a bread sponge starter, plump raisins, spices, and flour. *This recipe has been updated on Sept. 13, 2019 from the original recipe posted Jan. 27, 2011. I made my Great Grandmother Stauber’s vintage Sponge Cake recipe from her handwritten recipe collection. The results are…
Homemade Pinto Beans For Easy Mexican Burritos
A delicious and nutrient-dense recipe for Easy Mexican Burritos made with homemade pinto beans. You can also freeze these burritos for a quick meal on-the-go. This post has been updated on Sept. 6, 2019, from the original version posted on March 24, 2011. This awesome homemade pinto bean recipe came from my friend, Tracy. I…
The Best Cheeseburger Quiche
Cheeseburger Quiche is a gluten-free, grain-free recipe made with lean Ground Beef, light sharp cheddar cheese, baby spinach and tomatoes. *This cheeseburger quiche recipe post is a collaboration with Beef. It’s What’s for Dinner., on behalf of the Beef Checkoff, as part of my role as a compensated member of the Beef Expert Bureau. However,…
Zucchini Spaghetti with Easy Beef Bolognese
Zucchini Spaghetti with Easy Beef Bolognese Sauce is a simple and delicious recipe for sautéed zucchini noodles topped with a thick and hearty sauce made with lean beef. This easy dinner recipe is a family favorite in our house! *This post was updated August 2019 from the original version posted November 2012. *This post contains…
