Vietnamese Chicken Noodle Soup with Ginger

Living in Vietnam convinced me that noodle soups should not be confined to a particular time of day.  For breakfast, lunch, dinner, snack time, or any time at all, a good bowl of soup is never something to turn down when a person is hungry.  Lately, this simplified version of Vietnamese chicken hu tieu has been my go-to option.  This soup is easy, delicious, and … Continue reading Vietnamese Chicken Noodle Soup with Ginger

Heavenly Banana Muffins: A Dairy Free Recipe

Be warned–these muffins disappear at an alarming pace. By trying to expand rather than restrict my options while going dairy-free, I developed this new version of banana bread that my kids and I enjoy more than any other. So delightful is the flavor of these muffins, I don’t think I’ll ever look back. Recipe for Heavenly Banana Muffins Ingredients: 1/4 cup coconut milk 1/4 cup … Continue reading Heavenly Banana Muffins: A Dairy Free Recipe

Rainbow Swirl Cake with Natural Colorings

Even for special occasions, I would rather look to nature to provide wholesome tints to the desserts I make for my family. For a simple way to create a multicolored cake, I decided to employ my blender and swirl the colors rather than bake separate layers. What resulted was a lovely cake and fewer pans to wash. I hope you’ll enjoy this simplified, more natural … Continue reading Rainbow Swirl Cake with Natural Colorings