“Slutty” Brownies

I have no idea why these are named as they are. All I know is, when you’re in the mood for some serious junk food, these are a must!…

Mini Cheesecake in Muffin Cups

The recipe is great as is from sallysbakingaddiction.com. To make gluten free, use an almond flour crust, which I actually prefer to the typical graham cracker crust (see below).…

Lara’s Rice Pudding

2 liters whole milk (about 8.5 cups) 1 (7.6 oz can) Nestle cream (media crema, table cream 1/4 cup cornstarch 3/4 cup Calrose rice  2 cups water 1 cup…

No Bake Peanut Butter-Oat & Chia Energy Balls

Adapted from eatingwell.com 6 large Medjool dates 2 1/2 tablespoons water 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup or honey 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3/4 cup peanut butter or almond butter  1/2 cup rolled oats…

Teff Crepes

Teff flour makes delicious crepes. They are very hearty, reminiscent of buckwheat galettes. I serve them sweet with Nutella and whipped cream or savory with melted jack cheese. Recipe…

Veggie Chickpea Breakfast Muffins

1 small zucchini (3/4 cup squeezed and packed) 1 small/medium carrot (1/2 cup shredded carrots) 1/2 cup chickpeas 2 large eggs 1/4 cup maple syrup (this alone gives a…

Tamale Pie

Adapted from 2teaspoons.com Cornbread base Enchilada Sauce: Filling Topping…

Swiss Bircher Muesli (Overnight Oats)

Bircher Muesli was developed in the early 1900’s by Swiss doctor Maximilian Oskar Bircher-Benner. Read more here. This recipe was inspired by Pret a Manger 2 cups rolled oats2…

Quinoa Salad

1 cup white quinoa, rinsed 2 cups chicken broth 1 1/2 cups tomatoes (about 2), diced 1 1/2 cups Persian cucumbers (about 2) or English cucumber, diced 1 1/2…

Apple Cobbler

Adapted from turkuazkitchenrecipes.com For The Filling: For the topping: Preheat the oven to 350°F.  Peel, core, and cut the apples into 1/4-inch slices (I chop mine smaller). In a…

Teff Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies

Recipe in development… 14 tablespoons butter 3/4 cup granulated sugar 3/4 cup light brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 large egg 1 1/4 cups…

Vegan Yeast Waffles

https://www.bobsredmill.com/recipes/how-to-make/gluten-free-vegan-yeast-waffles/ I used butter flavored coconut oil and ATK flour blend.…

Crispy Broiled Whole Chicken

Adapted from Americas Test Kitchen 1 (4-pound) whole chicken, giblets and neck reserved 1 ½ teaspoons vegetable oil, divided 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt, divided ½ teaspoon freshly cracked…

Pupusas

Adapted from pancorn.com Dough: 2 cups P.A.N. Pre-cooked White Corn Meal 2 1/4 cups water 1 teaspoon fine salt 1 tablespoon oil or butter Filling: I mix grated cheese into…

Cacio e Pepe (NY Times)

Serves 4 ● 1 1⁄2 cups finely grated pecorino Romano● 1 cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano● 1 tablespoon ground black pepper● 3/4 pound tonnarelli or other long pasta like linguine…

Sautéed Tilapia with Lemon Miso Butter

Adapted from America’s Test Kitchen 2 (5-6 oz) skinless tilapia fillets ½ teaspoon kosher salt 1 tablespoon vegetable oil Chive-Lemon Miso Butter: 1 tablespoon white miso ½ teaspoon grated…

Soft Honey Wheat and Flax Sandwich Bread

Inspired by King Arthur Flour’s Soft Sandwich Bread with Flax 1 packet instant yeast (I like Red Star Platinum) 195g whole wheat flour 43g flax meal 9g sea salt…

Pumpkin Mochi Pancakes

Untested recipe 1 cup sweet rice flour 2 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons tapioca starch 1/2 cup pumpkin puree 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup milk 1…

Carrot Oat Pancakes

I made these for the first time when my son was 6 years old. He asked why we were having dessert for breakfast.…

Simple Perfect Vinaigrette

Adapted from the Silver Palate Serves 4 Optional: Measure mustard into a bowl or mason jar and whisk well or close lid and shake well.…

Turkish Rice Pudding

Adapted from turkeysforlife.com 1/2 cup (100g) short grain white rice 1 cup (8 oz) water 3/4 cups (160g) granulated sugar 2 cups whole milk 3/4 cup heavy cream 1…

Tuna & Chickpea Salad

Chickpeas are an ideal mix-in for tuna salad – the flavor is virtually unnoticeable, and they pack a nice punch of fiber and nutrients. For a vegan version, omit…

Black Bean & Quinoa Vegetable Stew

Adapted from cookieandkate.com 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium yellow onion, chopped 2 celery stalks, chopped 3 carrots, chopped 4 cloves garlic, pressed or minced 2 jalapeños, seeded and…

Simple Broiled Fish Filets

6 oz fillets (1 per person) Olive oil Old Bay seasoning (or salt & pepper) Pat the fillets on both sides with paper towels. Brush them with the olive…

Grandma’s Lemon Meringue Pie

This recipe is my mom’s adaptation of my grandma’s recipe. The original uses 1 cup sugar in the filling and 6 tablespoons sugar in the meringue.…

Skillet Upside Down Cake

Adapted from Michael Symon This recipe uses lemon slices, but it is the same recipe you would use for a pineapple upside down cake. Any ripe fruit could be…

Stir-Fried Baby Bok Choy

2 lbs baby bok choy, halved, about 6 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon sesame oil 2 garlic cloves, roughly chopped 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons water Salt,…

Ultimate Nachos

Adapted from delish.com FOR THE NACHOS 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 large onion, minced (I use 1/2 onion) 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 lb. ground beef or turkey 1…

Pumpkin Protein Muffins

Adapted from monicanedeff.com Protein 7, Calories: 133, Fat 6, Carbohydrate 13, Sugars 2, Dietary Fiber 3…

Chocolate Lava Cake

Adapted from NY Times Serves 2 3 ounces/85 grams bittersweet chocolate, 70 to 74 percent cacao (not chips), chopped (about ½ cup) 3 tablespoons butter, cut into cubes, plus…

Cabbage Salad with Fresh Herbs and Peanuts

Adapted from unknown source 4 cups shredded Napa cabbage 4 cups shredded kale (or more Napa cabbage) 4 scallions, thinly sliced 1 large carrot, shredded (shredded apple is good…

Easy Stuffed Mushrooms

Adapted from Delish.com Ingredients 1.5 lb mushrooms (about 30 medium/large) 1/4 cup grated parmesan 4 oz. cream cheese, softened 1 tablespoon butter (omit for quick version) 1/4 cup grated…

Roasted Asparagus with Parmesan and Breadcrumbs

Untested recipe Time: 25 minutesMakes: 4 servings Ingredients 1 thick slice bread (variations below) 1 ounce Parmesan 1 1/2 pounds fresh, thin asparagus 3 tablespoons butter, extra virgin olive…

Gluten Free Sourdough Crumpets

Adapted from www.notquitenigella.com My starter is 50 percent hydration fed with 1/2 brown rice flour and half 1-1 gluten free baking flour.…

Overnight Sourdough Oat Pancakes or Waffles

Adapted from vanillaandbean.com 1 1/2 cups (155g) rolled oats or oat flour 1 cup (250g) sourdough discard (regular or GF) 3/4 cups + 2 tablespoons (190g) whole milk 1/4 cup (60g) maple syrup…

Almond Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies (GF)

Adapted from New York Times 2 ¾ cups (310 g) finely ground almond flour ¾ teaspoon kosher salt ½ teaspoon baking soda 10 tablespoons (140 g) unsalted butter, at room temperature (1 1/4…

Pomegranate Grape Kefir Soda

Adapted from cultured.guru First Fermentation: 1/4 cup water kefir grains 3 tablespoons organic cane sugar 1 tablespoon organic maple syrup 3 1/2 cups purified water Pinch of sea salt Second Fermentation Ingredients: 3…

Lunch Box Pasta Salad

1 package tri-color fusilli 1 package mozzarella balls, cut in half 1 pack cherry tomatoes, cut in half 1 can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped or 1 jar marinated…

Baked Cod or Salmon with Garlic Butter

Adapted from downshiftology.com 4(6 oz) cod or salmon filets 3 tablespoons butter, softened 1 tablespoon olive oil (I skip this) 1 large garlic clove, minced 2 tablespoons parsley, minced…

Dad’s Tacos

1 1/2 lbs chicken thighs or carne asada, flank, or strip steak Shredded cheddar or jack cheese El Nopalito roasted salsa or Tacupeto Molka Fire Roasted Salsa Diced red…

Chicken Fingers with Bisquick and Parmesan

Adapted from bettycrocker.com 2/3 cup Original Bisquick mix or homemade (see below) 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese  1 teaspoon salt or garlic salt  1/2 teaspoon paprika  8 chicken tenders…

Green Chicken Enchiladas

Adapted from magnolia.com UNTESTED RECIPE Two 10-ounce cans mild green enchilada sauce One 10.5-ounce can condensed cream of chicken soup (see below for homemade version) One 8-ounce container sour…

Amazing Red Lentil Wraps

Adapted from luvele.com.au These are amazing if you can get them right. It took about a whole batch of batter for me to get them spread evenly. The key…

Felafel with Tahini Sauce

Adapted from America’s Test Kitchen Makes 24 Falafel – Serves 4 To 6 Ingredients 8 ounces dried chickpeas, picked over and rinsed (soaked for 8-24 hours) ¾ cup fresh cilantro…

Classic Italian Meatballs

Adapted from Allrecipes.com ⅓ cup plain bread crumbs ½ cup milk 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion, diced 1 pound ground beef (85% lean) 1 pound ground pork 2…

Spaghetti and Meatballs

Here are all the different recipes for meatballs on this site. Classic Italian Meatballs (ATK) Classic Italian Meatballs (Chef John) Mini Turkey Meatballs (Giada De Laurentiis) Turkey Meatballs in…

Fried Rice with Butter Poached Shrimp

Shrimp: 2 tablespoons water 2 tablespoons butter 1.5 lb large shrimp Sauce: 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari sauce  2 tablespoons oyster sauce or teriyaki sauce 2 teaspoons sesame…

Skinny Kugel

Pre-heat oven to 350-F. Grease a 9×13 baking dish. Boil noodles until al dente; drain and return to the pot. In a large bowl, mix the eggs and sugar.…

Pumpkin Cake

Adapted from sallysbakingaddiction.com 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour  2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon table salt 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice (I prefer 1 1/2 teaspoons) 1 cup (240ml)…

Marcella Hazan’s Pasta Bolognese

Adapted from NY Times 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (I use olive oil) 3 tablespoons butter plus 1 tablespoon for tossing the pasta (I use 1 tablespoon and I don’t…

Chicken Corn Chowder

1 bone-in, skin-on chicken breast 1 tablespoon soy sauceKosher salt and ground black pepper2 14¾-ounce cans cream-style corn 3 tablespoons cornstarch (optional)3 scallions, thinly sliced scallionsChili crisp, to serve…

Roasted Cabbage

I like the recipe at smittenkitchen.com but prefer to roast at 450-F.…

Twice Baked Potatoes

Adapted from foodnetwork.com 4 large russet potatoes, each about 3/4 pound each, scrubbed and dried 2 to 4 tablespoons butter 1/3 cup sour cream 1 scallion, finely chopped Freshly…

Gluten Free Fried Chicken

This is an amazing recipe for gluten free fried chicken. It absolutely does not taste gluten free. Recipe adapted from marionskitchen.com Alternate coating recipe: alphafoodie.com For the marinade 2…

Sheet Pan Chicken & Kale

UNTESTED RECIPE Adapted from Damn Delicious and Milk Street 4 bone-in, skin-on, chicken thighs Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1…

Hot Fudge Sauce

Adapted from NY Times 2 cups heavy cream4 tablespoons butter½ cup light brown sugar¾ cup granulated sugar¼ teaspoon table salt2 ounces bittersweet chocolate in small pieces1¼ cups sifted cocoa…

Easiest Pot Roast Ever

1 (3-4 lb) boneless beef chuck roast Kosher salt and pepper 1 tablespoon taco seasoning Pre-heat oven to 325-F.Place meat in a dutch oven or a baking pan. Liberally…

Christmas Morning Cinnamon Rolls

Recipe Sources: pauladeen.com, jocooks.com, spendwithpennies.com Alternate, untested recipe at bottom of page. Recipe from Ohio State Fair Dough 2 ½ cups bread flour 2 1⁄4 tsp. rapid rise yeast…

Mom’s Salad Dressing

This dressing goes great with the following: Fill a salad bowl with mostly Romaine lettuce, a handful of baby spinach and a handful of arugula. Add a half of…

Whipped Tuna Salad

Adapted from thespruceeats.com Process in a mini food processor until whipped.…

Linguine with Clams

1 pound linguine  2 tablespoons olive oil (or 1 tablespoon oil + 1 tablespoon butter) 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes 1 tablespoon flour (optional) 2…

ATK Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookie

Untested recipe “Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookies” From America’s Test Kitchen 14 tablespoons unsalted butter (1 3/4 sticks) 1 ¾ cups unbleached all-purpose flour (8 3/4 ounces) ½ teaspoon baking…

I Can’t Believe They’re Black Bean Brownies

These brownies are packed full of fiber and taste nothing like beans! Adapted from glutenfreeonashoestring.com *For optimal flavor use dry black beans cooked with the quick soak method. Below…

Big Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

Adapted from modernhoney.com Ingredients 1 cup butter, at room temperature 1 cup brown sugar 1/2 cups granulated sugar 2 large eggs 1 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats 1 teaspoon…