I was getting tired of my cheap and easy recipe for guacamole, so I decided to try something new and it turned out delicious. Give it a try and let me know what you think! Share this: Read more →
Category: Food
Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins
These muffins are a family favorite. Like I have mentioned before I have changed the recipe a little to be more friendly for our family diet. James and Adam are big fans of these muffins and Adam described them as tasting like the Swedish cookies he ate growing up. I will take that as a compliment! Let me know what… Read more →
Large Batch of Waffles
Often, like most people, our house is a whirlwind in the morning. We have a family of 6. Both Adam (my husband) and I work, and 3 of our 4 kids are in school. Oh, and did I mention we only have one car. One thing that makes things go smoothly is that we eat the same thing every morning.… Read more →
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins
I thought I would jump onto the band wagon of fall-pumpkin-flavored-everything. My family really likes to eat home made muffins and these are a family favorite. I enjoy a good quick and delicious food that warms the tummy and the heart. I have recently been advised by my doctor to avoid dairy and so this recipe is easily adapted to… Read more →
Restaurant Style Salsa
I love this recipe because it is so flexible. I will list out the recipe and ingredients but realize that you can switch things out according to diet and what you have in home. For example my brother cannot eat any form of peppers, but he does enjoy a bit of a kick in his salsa. Over time he has… Read more →
Fluffy Banana Pancakes
Ingredients 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1 cup milk 1 egg 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 brown-spotted bananas, mashed (about 1 cup) 1/4-1/2 cup mini choc chips (optional) Directions Combine dry ingredients in a bowl and blend well. Flour, brown sugar,… Read more →
Strawberry Freezer Jam
This is my favorite Jam recipe and the secret is lemon. It adds an element that brightens the Jam and just makes it Pop. I found myself eating spoonfuls of just the berry mix with the lemon as I was making it. I believe that by itself would be wonderful on waffles or pancakes. I hope you enjoy this recipe.… Read more →
Oven Roasted Asparagus
Growing up i was not very adventitious with my vegetables like most kids and teens. So As i am getting older i am trying to be more healthy and but in a delicious way. When eating healthy you don’t have to sacrifice taste or deliciousness. OVEN ROASTED ASPARAGUS INGREDIENTS 1 lb. Fresh Asparagus 3 TBS. Olive 2 Cloves of Garlic… Read more →
Omelettes in a Bag
So I have been trying to make some healthy choices lately and try to get my family to eat more veggies. So the first step I took was I let my kids pick out the fruits and vegetables (within reason). My 4 year old son was so excited to pick out mushrooms and broccoli pineapple and bell peppers. Tonight I made… Read more →
Avocado Lemon Cilantro Rice
Avocado Lemon Cilantro Rice 2 cups of uncooked rice 4 cups of water 1 1/2 Avocado 1/4 cup chopped cilantro dash-1/4 tsp cumin Lemon zest and juice from half a lemon 1 clove of garlic salt and pepper to taste Cook rice according to package (I use a rice cooker) with a 3 finger pinch of salt in… Read more →