You know that perfect cookie, the one of your dreams? The very one that you secretly devour whenever you get a chance. Yeah, well let me introduce you to mine. The Snowball! I’ve always loved shortbread because well, you know, I love butter. So take a shortbread dough and add buttery pecans as well. Oh, …
Sometimes I just really need a sweet treat that feels guilty. That classification usually includes chocolate! And while these Chocolate Peanut Butter Honey Cups feel guilty they really aren’t all that bad! Because peanut butter cups have always been a favorite of mine I really missed them when I went refined sugar free …
I harvested a hefty crop of winter squash this year. I grew two standout varieties that I’m really happy with. The first is a small winter pumpkin called Winter Luxury and it’s a real beauty. Weighing in at just around five pounds it is easy to handle and makes a great pie pumpkin. Second, my absolute favorite, …
To fruit cake or not to fruit cake? That is the question! When you taste this spicy cake you will instantly realize why people have been making fruit cakes for centuries. Naturally sweetened and packed with the healthy nuts and fruits of the season, this spiced fruit and nut cake eats more like a …
Every Autumn the Pacific Northwest starts pumping out some really good apples. I love fresh crunchy apples but my heart melts for warm apple crisp. In this recipe I use local, heirloom, organic apples and top them with a crispy cookie like crust of pecans, oats, flour and butter. The secret to this recipe is …
This 12 Egg Quiche is one of the best ways to use up extra eggs. It also has the special ability to become breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner! In this recipe I pair it with my Ultimate Lard Pie Crust, fresh spinach and organic white cheddar cheese for a super savory, traditional flavor. I …
If you love chewy cookies then I’m about to bless you with one of my very best cookie recipes. These are the chewiest, most delicious, healthy cookies I’ve ever had. And they have zero added sugar. They are entirely fruit sweetened. The Dates and Apricots lend their sweetness and the chewy factor while the …
If you are looking for a fun, tasty, healthy kitchen project to do with your child, then this is it. My daughter and I had had a blast making these together. She loved cutting the shapes and watching them rise in the oven. But the best part was hearing her bring the animals to …
Is there anything more satisfying than warm biscuits smothered in creamy sausage gravy? No, I didn’t think so. Real, from scratch biscuits and gravy are the ultimate comfort food. This recipe will warm you and transport you to a simpler time. I imagine this IS what true American food used to be. Before the …
I LOVE a good flaky biscuit but when I don’t have time for all that butter grating and folding over, this is my go-to drop biscuit recipe. These little beauties are flaky and tender with just the right amount of sweetness to complement a savory OR sweet dish. They have a delicious crisp exterior that …
This year I had a nice crop of shelling beans. I tended them carefully while waiting as patiently as possible for them to ripen. If you are not familiar with shelling beans, you should be! Trust me. The flavor and texture is so superior to dry beans. Shelling beans come in many …
This is a super Easy Pastured Pork Sausage to make with just ground pork and dry spices. I love it for its versatility. Whether you want to serve it up as patties for breakfast, with biscuits and gravy for lunch, or on top of pizza for dinner it will not let you down! It’s hard …
I remember the first time I tried lavender, it was in the form of a little shortbread cookie from a popular bakery in Capitola, California, a quaint beach town very close to where I grew up. When I took the first bite and closed my eyes I was instantly transported to a summer day in a warm lavender …
Do you remember that delicious FIRE ROASTED TOMATILLO SALSA recipe I shared awhile back? Well, I put some of that salsa to good use here. I was vacationing up on Vancouver Island in beautiful British Columbia and we made a point to eat fresh fish everyday. We had visited several farm stands …
Clafoutis (pronounced Cla-foo-tee) is French for cobbler. But it’s not anything like the American style berry cobblers. Clafoutis has a delicate pudding like texture that is simple but refined. It is so extremely versatile, you can use any berry or stone fruit you have on hand. It takes under and hour to prepare and …
Salsa literally translates to “sauce”. And this is a perfect example of a multi-purpose sauce. Use it as a dip, a marinade, a topping for meats and fish, or simply cook with it. However you decide to use it, this sauce will add depth and a smokey tanginess to your dishes. I grow my …
