Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
I love October. The trees boast of radiant colors, the crisp fall air beckons a warm fire, and the smells of the kitchen warm the home. A popular snack at our home during this time is pumpkin seeds.
Recipes
Spiced Tea
A great childhood memory of mine is sipping spiced tea during the cold wintery months in Minnesota.
Oatmeal Spice Cake
My Grandma Hutchens made the best Oatmeal Cake. I still have that recipe on a now-faded recipe card, which I even took with me when I went to college. The cake was very moist and dense and had a delicious coconut frosting, yet I loved that it was not too sweet. I have fond memories …
Pot Roast with Veggies
Carefree summers without busy schedules are fun; but there’s something about fall, with getting back to school and scheduled activities, that brings a sense of comfort.
Grandma’s Apple Crisp
My niece called this afternoon wondering if I had a good apple crisp recipe. (I love when she calls for a recipe). She was looking for a recipe that was sweet like a dessert, not dry and wanted a recipe that included good healthy ingredients. I quickly responded with a “yes” and gave her my …
Potato Wedges
As a little girl growing up on a farm, we ate potatoes at every meal. From mashed (my dad’s favorite), to baked, to scalloped potatoes and ham. They were considered a staple in our diet. Then along came the great debate on the benefits of potatoes (good for you, bad for you). In my opinion, …
Zucchini Fudge Brownies
Yes! Believe it! There are no eggs or flour in these amazing Zucchini Fudge Brownies. Just quick and easy, pure deliciousness! This recipe can be found in the Zucchini section of our book, Eating Pure in a Processed Foods World®, along with Sauteed Zucchini, Creamy Chicken Alfredo Soup, Italian Zucchini Boats, Quick Stove Top Zucchini …
Italian Chicken Kabobs
Summer is for grilling! And who doesn’t love the “no-mess, no-pans-to-wash clean up?! With just a little pre-prep, some marinating in the fridge, grilling a few minutes on each side and ta-da – you’re serving up a quick one-dish meal! You may want to prepare them before going to bed at night so when you …
Barbecue Chicken Wings
I recently made this recipe when we had young children visiting for the day. I had barbecue sauce on hand and a package of chicken legs. They were a hit, with everyone eating two or three legs! Many barbecue sauces you buy have a long list of additives with sugar or high fructose corn syrup …
