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Post-Easter, post-carrot cake - I'm now just trying to find places to put the left over carrots. Carrots are one of those vegetables that I'll eat if it's on a platter at a party, but I don't necessarily go out of my way to buy them often. Pre-carrot cake, I used some for waffles. You… Continue reading Recipe: Carrot Cake Stove-Top Protein Oats
Some things are a matter of habit - pancakes, waffles, egg whites, peanut butter. I'm just grateful that I know I'm not alone in having foods and ingredients that I incorporate often into my routine. Whether we believe it or not, we all get into our own routines. But sometimes, things need to get spiced up… Continue reading Recipe: Carrot Cake Protein Waffles for One
While cake and doughnuts/donuts are my over-the-top treat when I crave something sweet, cookies are one of my favorite things to bake. I find them to be simple, at least in comparison to a cake. I also like how they're easy to manipulate. Maybe one of my super powers is the ability to adjust recipes… Continue reading Recipe: Almond Flour Oatmeal Cookies (egg-free, oil-free, gluten-free)
A friend of mine is doing Whole 30 because she has some concerns digestively. I have nothing against an elimination diet when used appropriately. There are other diets like FODMAP that eliminate a kind of food and have an introductory period to help the individual determine what foods may or may not be leading to… Continue reading Recipe: Roasted Red Pepper Spread (~4 servings)
I typically adhere to a balanced eating pattern - meaning, I don't follow a diet that eliminates anything. I just don't eat what I don't like. However, I know that for some people they need to eliminate some components of a food like gluten or whole aspects of food like dairy. A friend of mine… Continue reading Recipe: Flourless Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies (gluten-free)
Last December, I had been experimenting with soup because that's comfort in winters in New England. I mean, really, soup is just comfort anyway. I had played with Broccoli Cheddar soup that had been inspired by Panera, except I was really trying to not give myself a stomach ache. The recipe was a hit and… Continue reading Recipe: Squash Soup
There are very few positive holiday memories that I have. I outlined a few not so positive ones here, and I glossed over Thanksgiving. It really wasn't a big holiday growing up, but there are two things on the table that I really liked. Sweet potato balls: mashed sweet potatoes (canned) that have a marshmallow… Continue reading Recipe: Cranberry Relish
Meal planning based on the sales at the store has led to some interesting meals in our house. Some pretty common in other households and some not-so-common. This past week our local store had certified angus beef roast on sale for $2.99/pound, which is more than half off it's usually price. Since we've been pulling… Continue reading Recipe: Slow Cooker Beef Roast
This is the story of the pumpkin who believed it could so it did. Every post I write revolving around fall food mentions my love of other fall foods like apple pie and maple lattes, but guys let's be honest with ourselves - we love these things, but they can get expensive. Apple picking can… Continue reading Recipe: Pumpkin Puree
Fall means a number of things: It's now socially acceptable to have a PSL glued to your hand at all time. Leggings and over-sized sweaters are also acceptable. Apple picking, pumpkin craving and all the baking that comes with those can commence. Chili becomes a staple in my house. I make a two kinds of… Continue reading Recipe: Crockpot White Chicken Chili