The idea seemed too simple. And then I tasted one. After that I had no qualms about sharing the recipe for these delicious vegetable wraps. I started with leftover Golden Crisp Potatoes and Carrots. While I considered wrapping them in a homemade tortilla, I opted instead for a leaf of crisp Napa cabbage, which is almost as mild as lettuce in flavour. The only other … Continue reading Southwest Vegetable and White Bean Wraps
These bejeweled pinwheels contain a hint of rye, which is balanced by cloves, allspice, cinnamon, and cocoa. I worked until I found a spice blend that was just right. The resulting cookies are rich and fragrant–highly appropriate for the holiday season. Making pinwheels with a darker dough also ensures that the points of the pinwheels don’t look much darker than the rest of the cookie after … Continue reading Pinwheel Spice Cookies with Jam Filling
I would eat these here or there. I would eat them anywhere. My daughter was delighted that there were a few strawberry oat bars left after I brought them to church to share as a morning snack. These fruity oat bars are also perfect for breakfast or as an afternoon snack. Really, there is not a wrong time of day to eat them; hence the … Continue reading Strawberry Oat Bars
Much earlier in the summer I made this side dish and loved it. However, I had the advantage of a living a northerly clime where baking year-round is not out of the question. So it seemed more fitting to wait and post this recipe when more people are in back-to-school mode and pumpkin recipes are starting to appear. Not that this recipe has much to … Continue reading Golden Crisp Potatoes and Carrots with Southwest Seasoning
Our summertime lunches have alternated between pasta, sandwiches, and assorted kinds of pancakes. Making pancakes for lunch takes hardly any more time than cooking pasta. And we are big fans of pancakes with a side of bacon or sausage. It runs in the family I suppose, since pancakes were what my grandmother was making nearly every day for lunch or dinner before she had to … Continue reading Buckwheat Pancakes with Blueberry Peach Sauce: A Gluten Free Recipe
Ginger meringue kisses are something that can be appreciated in either of two formats–as a crispy cookie or as a fluffy pie topping. It all began as a quest to make meringue in lieu of whipped coconut cream. Making a refreshing tropical fruit pie was the impetus, and the last thing I wanted to do was put the whole pie back in the oven to … Continue reading Ginger Meringue Kisses Made Simple
Swirls and Spice 