Fast and Family-Focused Food Inspiration
Are you tired of leftovers already? I never tire of leftovers of any kind, and have crowned myself the “Queen of Leftovers”. I made a Smokey turkey and Butternut Squash Chowder in honor of my Dad. He always made the best chowders! When I had my Goo Goo Gourmet baby food and family meal business,… Continue reading Dad’s Smokey Turkey Chowder
This is such a delicious and nutritious granola bar/nut brittle recipe. It’s versatile as all of my recipes are! I made it last night with only quinoa and no oats. I used raw cashew and pumpkin seeds, no chia. It was absolutely delicious! Ingredients 1/2 cup uncooked, rinsed quinoa (check the package to see if… Continue reading Sweet & Savory Quinoa Bars/Brittle
Cowboy Caviar is requested at least once a week in our house! It is so versatile and can be treated as a dip, salad, or stuffing for potatoes or squash. You can easily swap out ingredients that you prefer like different herbs or beans. You can also add things to bump up the heat like… Continue reading Easy Cowboy Caviar
These beauties bring back such great memories of my Grandma Emma. She would pack pepper and egg sandwiches for any road trip or outing we had planned. They often accompanied her to the Bingo hall! They are an Italian Comfort Food staple that can be perfect for a quick and easy breakfast, lunch, or dinner!… Continue reading Italian Pepper & Egg Sandwiches
These crackers are requested everyday! This recipe makes a double batch, and they are still gone by the following day. They have been labeled “Better than Cheez-its”, with or without cheese! INGREDIENTS 2 cups sourdough starter 1/2-1 cup grated or shredded Parmesan cheese (can sub with vegan cheese or increase the nutritional yeast) 4 tablespoons grass-fed… Continue reading Sourdough Discard Crackers
For those following along, my daughter, Valentina absolutely loves the espresso/lavender cheddar I often add to my charcuterie boards. She asked if we could make it, so I of course obliged! We had Manchego and Parmesan on hand, so we dusted it with our Ryze Mushroom Coffee. It was absolutely delicious! A few weeks prior,… Continue reading Vegan Aged Cheese 🧀 2-Ways ☕️🪻Coffee Lavender, and Blue Cheese💙🧀
Homemade food gel paint with no artificial dyes! It’s a work in progress and a bit chunky when I got to the flowers, but I am pleased with the results this time! I think stirring it every so often, and keeping it warm will help with thinning it out a bit. You will NEVER see… Continue reading Homemade food gel paint with no artificial dyes!
Gnudi is Hot Naked Ravioli 😂—just the Tower Garden Kale & Ricotta filling swimming in spicy marinara sauce! Recipe adapted from David Rocco’s Gnudi recipe. Served this one straight from the pan with Sourdough Crostini for dipping GNUDI INGREDIENTS 15 oz. Ricotta or my Vegan Ricotta, strained to remove excess water 1 bunch kale, steams… Continue reading 🔥🍅Hot Gnudi Dip in a Sourdough Bread Bowl🥖
I’ve always loved a good bacon-wrapped stuffed date! I use uncured bacon if using real bacon without harmful nitrates/nitrites, but sometimes I want to keep it vegan. This rice paper bacon fits the bill! Ingredients • 8 sheets Rice Paper • 2 TBS Avocado Oil or Olive oil, refined Coconut Oil • 3 TBS Liquid… Continue reading Easy Vegan Rice Paper Bacon + Bacon-Wrapped Stuffed Dates
These are so delicious and the perfect holiday cookie! Ingredients • 2 cups all purpose flour • 2 tsp baking soda • 2 tsp ground ginger powder • 1.5 tsp ground cinnamon • 1/2 tsp ground cloves • 1/8 tsp pumpkin pie spice • 1/2 tsp sea salt • 12 Tbsp grass-fed or vegan butter… Continue reading Sourdough Sea Salt Molasses Cookies
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