Corned Beef and Cabbage with Parsnip Turnip Purée
My apologies for getting this up after Saint Patrick’s Day! As I mentioned on Facebook, we took a last minute trip down to Los Angeles to see family and friends and attend a conference. I know it doesn’t bring as much excitement when it’s not presented with leprechauns, shamrocks, and green cookies; but this … Read more
Cinnamon ‘Oat’meal Raisin Cookies: St. Patrick’s Day Style
I remember pulling a batch of my rosemary raisin crackers out of the oven about 4 years ago and watching as they changed from brown to a bright shamrock green color. I quickly ran through every ingredient in my head and couldn’t possibly think of why this happened this particular time when I had … Read more
Corned Beef Brisket: Brine (Nitrate-Free)
Update from US Wellness Meats: “All the xylitol has been removed from the corned beef brisket and flatiron. The natural spices are clove, cinnamon, and allspice.” I had originally planned on using a pre-brined brisket for this recipe so my timing would have been precise and allowed enough time for you to purchase your … Read more
Grain-Free Sugar Cookies (Paleo and SCD)
My birthday falls just 3 days apart from Valentine’s Day, so I’ve told Ryan over the last 11 years to not stress about V-day and just focus on my birthday. It’s also so close to Christmastime so I’ve always wanted to give him a break. However, as these last two years have shifted to being … Read more
A Year in Review: Top 10 Recipes of 2012
As the year comes to a close, I’m reminded of how incredibly blessed I have been to have people like you who appreciate my site and my efforts in the kitchen! It’s now been almost 14 months since I last had a flare of my ulcerative colitis. A couple of months ago I started to … Read more
Peppermint Chocolate Macaroons
With a crisp outside and a chewy inside, these macaroons have a rich chocolate taste and leave just a hint of festive peppermint lingering on the tongue. As with a classic coconut macaroon, these cookies use a single egg white, beaten into a meringue, to hold them together and create a chewy texture. They come … Read more
Peppermint Marshmallow Crunch Cookies
I’ve made meringue cookies a handful of times and always thought they reminded me of marshmallows when they melt in your mouth, but never thought to serve them in a hot beverage until the other day when I made this dairy-free hot cocoa. As soon as they hit the hot beverage, they soften and … Read more
Cranberry Lemon Loaf
When everything on my website started with “Spiced Pumpkin” a few weeks ago, my sister gently reminded me that it was time for cranberry season and asked that I could create something for the leftover cranberries she had in her fridge. The tart crimson berries hadn’t even crossed my mind as of late because … Read more
“Instant” Pumpkin Ice Cream
I know this post is coming a little bit late now that we are all in cinnamon and cranberry mode, but I inevitably have leftover pumpkin puree after Thanksgiving so it seems more fitting to share this now! When the craving for something creamy and frozen comes on, it comes on quick. Without warning, and … Read more
Maple Pumpkin Custard
When you have had more than your fill of Thanksgiving dinner, sometimes you can feel as if there’s no room left for dessert, which of course would be a cryin’ shame. This light pumpkin custard is a sweet culmination to any Thanksgiving feast, but without the heaviness of a buttery crust. And, because you’re … Read more
