a journal of food, family & friends
How cute are these doggie treats? I always love the idea of making homemade food, especially treats, for loved ones. So why not for our fur babies? These are a little bit crunchy on the exterior, a little bit chewy on the interior & totally delicious throughout.
This one’s a keeper. Crispy and creamy at the same time …if that is even possible. With the help of prepared ravioli from your grocer’s refrigerator, you’ll be enjoying these Crispy Fried Cheese Ravioli treats in a matter of minutes.
Gluten-free & sugar-free. These guys can easily be vegan. They’re not too sweet. They have the texture of a rich brownie. And did I happen to mention that they are delicious?
How can this be made in one-pan? It’s true, folks. What you see here was totally created in one skillet …from start to finish. One-Pan Pasta With Ricotta, Artichokes & Mushrooms. And the best part – it’s absolutely delicious.
Chicken + bacon + cheddar jalapeño popper cups. Whew …that’s quite the mouthful. I’m not talking about the name of this amazing appetizer. I’m talking about the explosion of flavor contained in one of these little gems.
Typically, when I come across a tempting gluten-free cookie recipe, the usual fix is to replace the regular all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend. Or perhaps almond flour. Another popular one is coconut flour. The list of substitutions is endless …a wonderful thing considering how many folks are currently having gluten issues. But with these
Sometimes the whole homemade thing is more than just being able to say you made it yourself. It’s really about knowing what ingredients go into the food we eat and serve to our loved ones. This Easy Homemade Breakfast Sausage is a prime example.
I came across this recipe while spending some down-time on Pinterest …searching for a specific seafood chowder recipe. Even though it tends to be addictive, you gotta love Pinterest. You just never know what might pop up and catch your eye. The Best Shrimp & Zucchini Fritters is one of those.
For all you folks out there who love roasted beets, this is for you. Truly a healthy snack.
Whenever you serve Ottolenghi’s Roasted Vegetable Tart to your family, they’ll appreciate you for it. Some folks may consider this to be a summer dish when all of the ingredients are in season locally.
These Cheesy Potato & Herb Stacks are the ultimate side dish. You could even enjoy them as a crispy savory snack.
Imagine a piece of warm-from-the-oven cinnamon-swirled bread topped off with a schmear of creamy butter icing. Sort of like those treats you get at Cinnabon. This Cinnamon Star Bread with French Butter Icing is so much better. Just my humble opinion.
