Recipes

I made this kale smoothie recipe yesterday – and it was refreshing. Like most of us, I am trying to get more greens into my diet every day. Kale, as we know, is a superfood – or a salad bar garnish, depending on how you look at it. But I digress. For this kale smoothie I …

Most of us don’t know how to cook beets, even though they are one of nature’s more perfect foods. Luckily they are pretty easy to make and cooked beets store well in the refrigerator. This means that you can make them ahead of time and add them to your recipes as you need them. Because beets …

This roasted pumpkin seeds recipe gives new flair to a Fall favorite. Black pepper, paprika and lemon juice add a burst of flavor. Every year we get a pumpkin or two for the kids to carve. We scoop out the seeds – and some years I roast them. But other years I toss them out. …

This homemade chicken tikka masala recipe could not be any easier. And it tastes just like authentic Indian food that you would get in a restaurant, at a fraction of the price, of course. I make it in the slow cooker because it makes the chicken very tender – and it allows me to spend …

If you like cookies that are crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside, this is the sugar cookie recipe for you. If I have one claim to fame in this house – it’s my sugar cookies. Oh it is a happy day when I decide to bake. 😉 Actually, this recipe is very …

This is my family’s favorite Banana Bread Recipe. It comes out amazing just about every time – so I thought that I would share it with you. A bonus is that it is really easy and it doesn’t take long to make. The Ingredients The first thing that I did was pull together all of …

This black bean and wheat berry pilaf recipe is so versatile that you can create many dishes out of one. So while I call it a pilaf it can become whatever you want it to be. Serve it as is or a top a bed of leafy greens and it’s a salad. Roll it up …

What is an upma recipe, you ask? Upma is a traditional Indian dish made with cream of wheat and vegetables. It is best for breakfast, lunch, or a light dinner. There are many variations, and you can experiment as you go along. I have split the recipe into required ingredients and optional ingredients. You can …

I have been making this Apple Coffee Cake Recipe for years and it is one of my favorites. You know what I’m saying? This recipe is perfect for an after dinner treat. The process is simple. THE CRUMBLE TOPPING I like to make the crumble topping first so it is ready to sprinkle on top …

I made these Spiderweb Halloween cupcakes this year, and got so many compliments that I just had to share. The thing is, these cupcakes were so easy to make, that I can hardly call it a recipe at all. Really. You Martha Stewart types out there will scoff at the shortcuts I took. But for me …

Brewing whole bean coffee is a great way to start the day. Use this process to make it taste amazing. Like most people, I am pretty finicky about my coffee. I want a consistent cup from day to day. With my Keurig coffee maker, I get the same taste from cup to cup. But when …

This is how to make poached eggs for breakfast simply and easily. I love poached eggs. And while they are a pretty simple dish – making them is a little complicated. If you don’t have the right equipment. I know that there are ways to make them without a special poached egg cup thingy – …