Back to School Essentials of the Sack Lunch – Gone are the days of the metal box covered with super heroes. In its place stands a modern, flashy model sporting insulation and a multitude of packaging options. You can find these new lunchboxes online and even at grocery stores like Walmart as well so that…
Savory Corn Pancakes
These savory corn pancakes pair deliciously with the taco soup I posted the other day. My family loves it when I make both on the same night. It’s easy to make both on the same night. Make the soup first. While the soup is simmering, cook off the corn pancakes. Serve them both together and…
Coconut Tapioca Pudding
Sometimes you want something sweet that isn’t too heavy. This recipe for coconut tapioca pudding hits the spot when I’m in that mood. I’ve given this my trademark dairy free twist and added a little extra sweetness with yellow raisins. I adore the flavor of vanilla so this recipe is heavy on the vanilla, but…
Shepherd’s Pie
The kiddo went to science camp in Yosemite for a week earlier this month. I asked what she wanted for dinner the two nights before she left. Her answer Shepherd’s Pie, and it was okay if she had it both nights! This is a girl after my own heart. I love nothing more than a…
Smoked Salmon Frittata
Hi! I’m back. Sorry to be missing for two weeks, but unfortunately that’s the nature of a website, sometimes they go down. But I’m back and can’t wait to share with you this recipe for Smoked Salmon Frittata. I first discovered this recipe in 2008 when my mini was just two years old. My original…
Chocolate Morning Muffin
I discovered these yummy chocolate morning muffin that are perfect any morning you want to tell your loved ones you’re thinking about them. This is is a moderately sweet recipe – not over the top as some muffins can be. Be aware that the brand of gluten free flour you use will have a large…
Chocolate Avocado Mousse
I came up with this chocolate avocado mousse during our last year of catering when we were asked to participate in a new food & wine event that kicked off the Avocado & Margarita Festival in Morro Bay. The only requirement for this event was we had to cook something with avocado. Easy! I cooked…
Gluten Free Pancakes for Dinner
Nothing makes me happier than to have gluten free pancakes for dinner. However, since I’m also a periodic lazy cook, I’m challenged with finding a mix that is not only dairy free, but now gluten free as well. It’s almost enough to make you want to scream. However, now that Whole Foods is owned by…