Fifteen years ago when I bought my bread machine all I knew how to do with it was a buy a boxed mix, dump it in and press start. The problem with that is that prepared mixes are pretty expensive and they're just not that easy to find anymore. These days we use it for all sorts of things like making pizza dough and cinnamon rolls, and for experimenting with different varieties … [Read more...]
Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Soy Free Pancakes
Making gluten free anything can be tricky...especially when baking or making pancakes or waffles. I have found that baking mini-muffins or mini-loaves when using gluten free flours works best. I have also found that many gluten free pancakes are quite flat. This batch was "medium flat." Not quite as fluffy as regular wheat flour pancakes, but not flat and rubbery like other … [Read more...]
Egg Salad BLT Sandwich
Back in January, I spent a lot of time traveling promoting my 2nd cookbook. I often stopped for meals at Subway...and during one of those stops, I was looking over the menu in hopes of finding a new sandwich to try. The BLT caught my eye and then it got me thinking about what else would work with a BLT. Tuna salad would work...especially with some melted Swiss on top. … [Read more...]
Bean and Cheese Sandwiches
In celebration of Cinco de Mayo, I'll be having these for lunch tomorrow! Molletes. (Pronounced, moy-ette-s.) Please pardon my incorrect breakdown of the sounds. Grammar, sounds and pronunciation are not my forte! Molletes are traditional Mexican sandwiches, and my spicy version is the perfect way to celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a little kick! Enjoy!!! Cinco … [Read more...]
Lemon Poppyseed Muffins with Strawberries
Ask and you shall receive. Lemon Poppyseed Muffins with Strawberries The strawberries really level up these tasty muffins! 1 cup sugar1/2 cup butter or margarine (I used a dairy free margarine)1 Tbsp vanilla4 eggs1 cup milk (I used almond)Juice from 1 lemon1 tsp lemon zest2 1/4 cups flour1 tsp baking soda3/4 tsp baking powder3 Tbsp poppyseeds2 cups fresh … [Read more...]
Skillet Cornbread Recipe
Comfort. Comfort. Comfort food. I don't know about you, but for me...cornbread is such a comfort food. It's warmth, it's texture, it's taste remind me of home and family. Slathered in a rich butter, dipped into a bowl of your favorite chili, chopped up for a scrumptious holiday stuffing. There now, I've got myself drooling again! ;) 5 Ways to … [Read more...]
Gluten Free Oat Chocolate Chip Mini Muffins
Here's a simple Gluten Free breakfast muffin for you...with a little chocolate-y surprise! They call for brown rice flour, and GF certified oats...both of which I had stashed on the gluten free shelf in my pantry. Stir in a few chocolate chips (here are my favorite allergy free chocolate chips), and you've got a lovely breakfast. When it comes to baking muffins or loaves … [Read more...]
“Toast Bar” – An Easy Non-Cereal Breakfast
I always give cold cereal such a hard time. It doesn't really deserve, in some ways. But in other ways, it does. Because it does get old, and every now and again the morning routine needs a little CPR. But I have a suggestion that requires not one ounce of brain power. Not a single ounce! How's this for resuscitating breakfast and not having to think about it... A … [Read more...]
Storing Yeast in Your Freezer
If you bake bread regularly, or you are thinking about starting, here's a little tip for you... Store your yeast in the freezer! It is certainly cheaper to purchase a jar of yeast than to purchase the strips. If you are planning to make more than 3 loaves of bread or 3 batches of dough for rolls, pizza crust, cinnamon rolls or other yeast bread, then … [Read more...]
Spicy Southern Chili with Bread Bowls
It's been years since I've had chili in a bread bowl. Maybe even a decade worth of years. I'd forgotten how amazingly delicious the bottom of the bread bowl tastes, after it's had time to soak up all the chili juices. A perfect warm your tummy meal! First up. The Chili Bread Bowls Made with, yes, chili powder in the dough! The dough has a lovely orange … [Read more...]