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! Recipe …
Gelt Peanut Butter Cookies
Great recipe from Food Network
Ravneet Gill’s Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookies
A recipe I’d like to try: www.thebrookcook.wordpress.com
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). Almond …
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 sugar …
Spaghetti with Shrimp Tomatoes, and White Wine
Adapted from Milk Street
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 2 …
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 adapted …
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 mild …
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 cups …
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 cups …
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 large …
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 teff …
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 pepper …
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 or …
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 lemon …
Lemon Ricotta Buttermilk Pancakes (Ina Garten)
Adapted from Ina Garten 1 cup fresh whole milk ricotta 1 cup buttermilk, shaken 3 extra-large eggs 1/4 cup sugar 1 1/2 tablespoons grated lemon zest 1/4 cup freshly squeezed …
Sheet Pan Shrimp Tacos
Adapted from Americas Test Kitchen
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 8 …
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 large …
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 tablespoon …
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 the …
Crispy Roast Chicken “Under a Brick” with Garlic Sauce (Milk Street)
1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander 4-pound whole chicken (any size is fine as long as it fits in a pan) 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic 1 1/2 teaspoons Kosher salt 1/2 …
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 chopped …
Almond Flour Chocolate Tahini Breakfast Muffins
Adapted from ambitiouskitchen.com This is the perfect breakfast muffin – low in sugar (no processed sugar), high in fiber (5 g) and full of nutritious ingredients. They are relatively high …
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 oil …
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 used …
Grilled Tri-Tip with Dry Rub
Recipe from NY Times
Hearty Beef & Vegetable Stew
Adapted from America’s Test Kitchen
Easy German Pancake with Cinnamon Maple Butter
Adapted from Americas Test Kitchen (Original recipe withApple Topping at bottom of page). German Apple Pancake with Apple Topping 1 ¾ cups (8 3/4 ounces) all-purpose flour¼ cup sugar1 tablespoon …
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, pepper, …
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 tablespoon …
Pumpkin Protein Muffins
Adapted from monicanedeff.com Protein 7, Calories: 133, Fat 6, Carbohydrate 13, Sugars 2, Dietary Fiber 3
Baby Back Ribs (slow cooker)
Adapted from cookingformysoul.com Dry rub:
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 more …
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 too) …
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 parmesan …
Sweet Potato Waffles (GF)
Adapted from ambitiouskitchen.com Recipe yields about 2-3 waffles.
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 oil, …
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.
Kale with Creamy Tofu Caesar Dressing (low-fat)
This is a delicious salad dressing that does not taste low-fat. My favorite way to serve is generously coated on curly kale. It also makes a great dip for chips …
Gluten Free Sourdough Pancakes
Adapted from fermentingforfoodies.com
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 1 …
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 sticks) …
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 cups water …
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 artichoke …
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 1/4 …
Tasty Oat Bran Muffins
Adapted from the recipe found on the package of Bob’s Red Mill’s Oat Bran
Brown Rice Salmon Bowl with Pickled Cucumbers
This recipe was reduced to serve 2, but the measurements used for the dressing were not reduced (I think it needed the additional amount). To increase to 4 servings, see …
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 or …
Baked Mac n’ Cheese with Crunchy Topping
This recipe looks good: https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/baked-mac-and-cheese/
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 1 …
Green Chicken Enchiladas
Adapted from magnolia.com Homemade cream of chicken soup
Avocado Cilantro Sauce
Adapted from kitchenconfidante.com
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 to …
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 leaves …
Quinoa Banana Muffins
Adapted from Recipesworthrepeating.com
Turkey Meatballs in Tomato Sauce
Adapted From New York Times
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 eggs …
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 Tomato …
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 oil …
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. Add …
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) vegetable oil …
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 use …
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 adapted …
Roasted Cabbage
I like the recipe at smittenkitchen.com but prefer to roast at 450-F.
Ultimate Skillet Corn Bread
Adapted from 2teaspoons.com
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 grated …
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 pounds …
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 1/2 …
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 powder …
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 salt …
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 3 …
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 a …
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 (6.5-ounce) …
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 soda …
Whole Grain Pumpkin Muffins (low-fat/low sugar)
This is adapted from the Pumpkin Bread recipe. It has low sugar and low fat.
Easy Roasted Shrimp
Foolproof recipe by Ina Garten.
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 is …
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 cornstarch …
Perfect Mashed Potatoes
Recipe by Ina Garten