Hey friends❣️ My son-in-law taught me how to make kefir and I'm excited to share it with you! Homemade Kefir The name kefir originates from the Slavic keif, meaning ‘well-being’ or ‘living well’ | Pronounced kuh-FEAR Homemade kefir is smooth, tangy, and packed with feel-good probiotics. All you need is 2 ingredients and a jar, and it's a nice change from yogurt (with even more probiotics!) It's been a helpful next step on my personal journey to better eating and making my calories count. I...
about 14 hours ago • 1 min read
Hey friends❣️ Almond Flour Banana Cake is the kind of thing you bake when the kitchen's quiet, the bananas are soft, and you want something warm and familiar without being predictable. Almond Flour Banana Cake Bananas have always given me a stomachache, so I have never been able to eat them. But somewhere along the way I discovered that I'm perfectly fine with cooked bananas ~ hence my absolute obsession with banana desserts of all kinds. But almond flour gets equal billing in this recipe and...
2 days ago • 1 min read
Hey friends❣️ Today is bonus day ~ two new recipes (one old favorite and one creative twist I bet you haven't had before) and a fun new method for making them that will amaze you. Grab a scone, a croissant, a piece of toast, a biscuit ~ or just a spoon ~ and let's get into it!! Fresh Strawberry Curd For me there's something incredibly satisfying about making these high level fruit spreads so quickly. It really is like magic. One nice thing about these small batch microwave recipes is that you...
4 days ago • 1 min read
Hey friends❣️ If you’ve got ham in the fridge today, you’re in luck. I’ve gathered my favorite ways to turn it into something crave-worthy. From cozy soups to cheesy bakes, these recipes are all about giving your Easter ham a delicious second act. Mom's Ham Salad Mom's ham salad is always my first thought when there's extra ham around! Leftover Ham Recipes what you're loving lately... Giant Cinnamon Roll 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 “ I made this for our family for Easter. It was absolutely incredible. My husband,...
5 days ago • 1 min read
Hey friends❣️ I tweaked Ina's recipe and made it just a little bit better! Ina Garten's Cauliflower Gratin Among all the celebrity chefs Ina’s recipes are consistently the most reliable. She’s known for being a meticulous recipe tester and it shows. But good food is an art, and artists can approach the same subject from slightly different angles with equally great results. And when you start with something amazing and make it a little bit better, everybody wins. I love gratins ~ it's that...
7 days ago • 1 min read
Hey friends❣️ Here's to a delicious holiday weekend! I'm all set up to dye eggs with my 2 year old granddaughter this morning, I've got the eggs, the dyes, the vinegar...and lots of towels. I can't wait 🥚 Chopped Asparagus Salad There are so many traditional Easter foods, from glazed ham and leg of lamb to that epic carrot cake everybody looks forward to each year. But don't forget those all important salads, they add a light bright element to your Easter table and can fit into brunch or...
8 days ago • 1 min read
Hey friends❣️ I'm guessing asparagus lovers includes all of you ~ if not, hit reply, I'll set you straight ;) 12 Recipes Every Asparagus Lover Needs Asparagus is king of the spring veggies, and whether you like yours thick, thin, or in between, you’ll need these fabulous asparagus recipes to make the most of it this season. If you're doing a classic sit down Easter dinner this Sunday there's nothing that goes better with a fabulous ham or a stunning side of salmon than a platter of emerald...
9 days ago • 1 min read
Hey friends❣️ This pretty carrot tart recipe is lightning fast to put together and requires minimal dishes and clean up. It'll be on our table this Sunday! Easy Puff Pastry Carrot Tart Frozen puff pastry is one of my favorite kitchen “hacks” of all time. A good quality frozen puff pastry bakes up quickly and beautifully, and that buttery, flaky texture is so delicious and versatile. It even stays crisp for leftovers the next day! I recommend keeping a box or two in your freezer all spring and...
10 days ago • 1 min read
Hey friends❣️ Even though I'll have to wait until June to go strawberry picking here in Wisconsin, the California season starts right now, and since 85-90% of the country's strawberry crop is grown there, that's good enough for me! I noticed that the berries I found at my regular supermarket the other day were really good; the actual strawberry flavor was better than ever. And guess what? I've learned that finally, after many many decades, strawberry breeding is starting to focus on flavor...
11 days ago • 1 min read
Hey friends❣️ And by buffet I don't just mean the fancy kind ~ spring entertaining should be all about ease, so set it out and forget it, not matter what your style. 75+ Best Brunch Recipes What to Bake for Easter Brunch From the silly to the sublime, I've got your Easter sweets wrapped up! making Easter brownies easy pansy shortbread cookies Easter Cakes What you're loving lately... Miso Glazed Salmon 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 “ Made this last night and we both loved it. A winner! — DEB Reviews from readers...
13 days ago • 1 min read