Caramelized Banana Oatmeal

This caramelized banana oatmeal is creamy, delicious, and only takes about 15 minutes to make. Just the thought of this is enough to get me out of bed in the morning! It’s vegan, gluten free, and refined sugar free. Ingredients OATMEAL: ▢1 cup rolled/old fashioned oats ▢2 cups non-dairy milk I like soy or almond … Read more

LAHANA SARMA (TURKISH CABBAGE ROLLS)

Turkish style vegetarian cabbage rolls stuffed with a spicy rice filling flavored with herbs, onion, garlic and tomatoes. The rolls are cooked in a tasty tomato paste sauce for perfection. INGREDIENTS 1 head cabbage Filling: 2 cups rice (uncooked) 1 large onion, chopped finely 4 cloves garlic, chopped finely 2-3 tomatoes, finely chopped 2 tablespoons … Read more

Cornish Hens with Apple-Cranberry Rice Stuffing

This glazed, rice-stuffed Cornish hen recipe is perfect for elegant entertaining during the fall and winter months. Ingredients Stuffing ▢2 tablespoons unsalted butter ▢¼ cup chopped onion ▢¼ cup chopped celery ▢⅓ cup coarsely chopped pecans ▢1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage ▢2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme ▢1-½ cups cooked rice (long grain and wild, or … Read more

Ham, Swiss, and Jalapeño Stuffed Pretzels

Hello, Ham, Swiss, and Jalapeño Stuffed Pretzel perfection! Stuffed with spicy pickled jalapeños, shredded swiss, and black forrest ham, these are destined to make any day a little better! Ingredients Dough: 1 1/2 cups warm water (between 110-115 degrees F) 1 package instant yeast 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar 2 teaspoons salt 4 1/4 cups all-purpose … Read more

HOT MILK CAKE

There are few cakes that I really gravitate to, but when I do – it usually looks like this. Simple in design, and slightly dusted with powdered sugar. I’ve never had much of a sweet tooth, but when I do, it had better be close to perfect in flavor and texture. This Hot Milk Cake … Read more

Snickerdoodle S’mookies

2 snickerdoodle cookies with a toasted marshmallow and some chocolate sandwiched in between. Hence… a s’mookie. S’mores but with cookies. Game over. INGREDIENTS 8 ounces unsalted butter at room temperature ▢1 ¾ cups sugar plus more if needed ▢1 ½ tablespoons ground cinnamon ▢2 large eggs ▢2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour ▢2 teaspoons cream of … Read more

Jalapeno Apricot Sauce

A sweet and spicy sauce perfect for using as a barbecue glaze or served with cream cheese and crackers. EQUIPMENT ▢ Instant Read Thermometer ▢ Measuring Cups ▢ Chef Knife INGREDIENTS 1 cup apricots (chopped) ▢1 cup sugar ▢1 jalapeno (finely diced) ▢½ cup white wine vinegar INSTRUCTIONS Add chopped apricots and sugar to a … Read more

Candied Smoked Salmon Bites

Sticky and sweet on the outside, juicy and smoky on the inside. These Candied Smoked Salmon Bites are the summer treat every cookout needs. EQUIPMENT Smoker Wood Chips, for smoking (I used cherry wood) INGREDIENTS 4-5 lbs salmon (I use a whole side of salmon) 1 cup brown sugar ¼ cup kosher salt ¾ cup … Read more

Banana Bread Griddle Cakes

Walnut-studded banana bread griddle cakes are hearty and delicious on their own, or completely over-the-top amazing when paired with caramelized banana-walnut caramel sauce. Vegan and gluten-free. From Heather Christo. Ingredients 3/4 c. Unsweetened Coconut Milk (I Use The Kind From A Carton) 1 tsp. Apple Cider Vinegar 1 c. All-purpose Gluten Free Flour (I Use … Read more

Cinnamon Knots with Coffee Icing

Sweet warming Cinnamon Knots with Coffee Icing, for the ideal autumn treat. All made using pantry staple ingredients. Including a good amount of cinnamon, a touch of sweet brown sugar, and the most delicious coffee icing – for an extra special cinnamon knot. Beyond delicious and the easiest to make, these extra cinnamony knots have … Read more