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 just around 5 pounds, it is easy to handle and makes a great pie pumpkin. The second, my absolute favorite, …
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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 seems more like a full …
Every autumn the Pacific Northwest starts pumping out some really good apples. I love fresh crunchy apples, but my heart really melts for warm apple crisp. In this recipe I use local, organic heirloom apples and top them with a crispy cookie-like crust of pecans, oats, flour, and butter. The secret to this recipe is …
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, most 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 cashews …
If you’re looking for a fun, healthy treat to bake with your children, then these cinnamon date animal cookies are a great place to start. My daughter and I 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 …
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 your insides and transport you to a simpler time. I imagine this IS what true American food used to be. Before the plastic …
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 …
If you’re not familiar with shelling beans, you should be! Trust me. The flavor and texture are so superior to dry beans. Shelling beans come in many varieties and many of the dry bean varieties you buy can be eaten fresh as shelling beans. The trick is not to let them dry! See, shelling beans …
This is a super-easy pastured pork sausage to make — just ground pork and dry spices! I love this recipe 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 …
Raw honey lavender ice cream is more than a treat! Sometimes we all need to treat ourselves. But, why not take care of yourself at the same time? You can do both with this easy raw ice cream! This recipe is packed with healthy fatty acids, vitamins A, D, B6 and B12, and digestive enzymes …
Do you remember that delicious FIRE ROASTED TOMATILLO SALSA recipe I shared a while 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 every day. We had visited several farm stands and …
This French-style cobbler is simple to make but sure to impress. 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 that you can use any berry or stone fruit you have on …
Sweeten your banana bread naturally with fresh dates! There is zero sugar added to this delicious recipe, simply the wonderful earthy sweetness from fresh Medjool dates, ripe bananas, and toasty pecans. This quick bread is packed with fiber, protein, and healthy fats. Bake With Ripe Bananas Banana bread is a great way to use up …
These delicious almond coconut cookies are guilt-free! Don’t cave in and buy a candy bar for your next sweet tooth — make these chewy, melty, crispy cookies instead. This is where almond, toasted coconut, and chocolate chips come together in a trifecta of delight. These almond cookies are a great take-along snack packed with protein …
This is the only lard pie crust recipe you’ll ever use again. One bite of this crust and I’m instantly transported back to my mom’s kitchen around the holidays. I hope it will inspire my daughter and your family the same way! Why Lard? The use of lard fell out of favor in most American …