In the past I have posted my recipe for a Whole Wheat Pancake Mix. Since we have been trying to cook and bake things gluten-free lately, I decided to whip up a batch of Gluten-Free Pancake and Waffle Mix to have on hand for some easy, gluten-free breakfasts! I recently wrote a post highlighting the … Continue reading
Thai Basil Coconut Curry Stir Fry
The recipe that I am sharing with you today actually resulted from a variety of things that we needed to use up in the fridge. Week old Thai basil. Even older leeks…not even going to mention how much older. Freshly picked broccoli. Half of a can of coconut milk, being stored in a container from … Continue reading
Gluten-Free Waffles
I have wanted a waffle iron for years, but just haven’t ever purchased one. At one of the Christmas parties we attended this year, we participated in a white-elephant gift exchange. My husband scored a waffle iron for his gift and I was super excited about it. I have made waffles a few times since … Continue reading
Crockpot Chili
It is cold outside. Like, sub-zero temperatures. Brrr….brrr….brrr!!! When it is this cold, I like to have some warm-eatin’s, namely chili. Pair it with a great cornbread, and you’ve warmed my heart and belly. {A little known fact about me as well: Ever since I was a child, I have always enjoyed a big, cold … Continue reading
Taco Seasoning Recipe
Today’s post is a recipe that is great to use in replacement of those store-bought taco seasoning packets. Chances are you already have most of the ingredients on hand in your pantry. Why not whip up a batch to have this seasoning mix on hand for the next time you have a hankering to make … Continue reading
Sweet Jalapeño Cheese Ball
I made some jalapeño jelly this summer with the bounty of jalepenos that our garden produced. One way that my family enjoys using up this sweet and spicy condiment is by mixing some jelly with cream cheese and eating it with crackers or tortilla chips. It tastes really great, but I have to say that … Continue reading
Hoppin’ John (A traditional New Year’s meal)
Happy New Year! Today, I made Hoppin’ John! This a traditional New Year’s meal, incorporating black eyed peas, or pigeon peas. I had always heard that eating black eyed peas on New Year’s Day was traditional, but never knew why. So, I went to Wikipedia and learned what it had to say: “Hoppin’ John is…
Whole Wheat Pizza Crust
My twin sister and her family surprised us recently with an impromptu trip to visit us here at the farm. Normally, it is at least a 9 hour trip by car to travel to see each other {sometimes longer, depending on how many stops we have to make for kids}. They happened to be about … Continue reading
Dark Chocolate Peppermint Cookies {gluten-free}
Today I am getting in the spirit of Christmas with lots and lots baking! I have been excited to try out this gluten-free all-purpose flour in some Christmas cookies, namely something with chocolate and peppermint. Chocolate, especially dark chocolate, and peppermint are a combination which I absolutely adore! I love peppermint mochas and Mint Hot … Continue reading
Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour
Over the past year a member of my family has been noticing some health issues that seem to pop up after eating more foods that have wheat in them. When cutting wheat items out, it has seemed that the symptoms are alleviated. We decided recently to do an experiment to see if these episodes are … Continue reading