Crispy Sugar Cookies (that you don’t have to roll out!!!)

These delicious cookies simplify and reverse the process of cutting out shapes. Instead of rolling them out, you cut the shapes as soon as the pans come out of the oven. NOTE: cutting them out must be done IMMEDIATELY after they are baked. NOTE #2: I am now including Amazon links in my posts!! What… Continue reading Crispy Sugar Cookies (that you don’t have to roll out!!!)

Let’s Talk Turkey!

If the very idea of roasting a turkey stresses you out, I have good news for you: it’s really not that difficult.  And contrary to what you’ve been led to believe, you don’t have to get up at 4am to start the process (unless you have invited everyone over for breakfast, in which case I… Continue reading Let’s Talk Turkey!

Wrap It Up!

This recipe is so incredibly simple and an absolute game changer for gluten free lunches. Without further ado, here’s the recipe; tips and tricks are at the end. Ingredients: 1 cup golden flax meal 1/2 cup hot (almost boiling) water 1/2 tsp salt If you like, add any (but probably not all!) of these additional… Continue reading Wrap It Up!

Waffles! (gluten free, of course!)

There’s a lot of protein packed into this recipe. Tips & toppings are at the end! Ingredients: 3 beaten eggs 1 Tbsp sugar 1/2 tsp salt 3 Tbsp golden flax meal 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1 cup milk 1 Tbsp oil 1/2 cup rice flour 1/2 cup oat flour 1 tsp baking powder pinch of… Continue reading Waffles! (gluten free, of course!)

The Other Four-Letter Word: Menu

I was talking to a friend recently who mentioned that she never knew what to buy when she was at the grocery store and was really sick of trying to get ideas from her family about what they might like to eat. I’m guessing you can probably relate. There was a time when I seemed… Continue reading The Other Four-Letter Word: Menu

Kitchen Sink Cookies

The basic recipe for these GF oatmeal cookies stays the same, but you can pick and choose add-ins based on your own particular tastes. There are notes concerning methods and additional instructions at the bottom. Before you jump in though, make sure you have either a food processor or a coffee grinder to grind up… Continue reading Kitchen Sink Cookies

Easy Peanut Butter Cookies

If you’re looking for a perfect peanut butter cookie recipe, this is it. And you won’t find an easier one either. This recipe gets bonus points for being both gluten and dairy free. Also, by using an entire 28 ounce jar of peanut butter you get to skip one messy measuring step. Ingredients: 1 –… Continue reading Easy Peanut Butter Cookies

Crispy Veggie Marinade

Lately, we have been blessed with fresh vegetables from our own garden and surplus from our generous neighbors. But the Texas heat is making me less inclined to stand in front of the stove – even for fried squash. This tart and tangy marinade creates the perfect side dish without heating up the kitchen. Plus,… Continue reading Crispy Veggie Marinade

Biscuits (GF, of course!)

Nothing says, “I love you!” like hot, fresh, homemade biscuits.  I could eat my weight in these right out of the oven smothered with melting butter and homemade dewberry jelly.  But truth be told, any of them that are left after breakfast is over will disappear as the day goes on.  My husband and sons… Continue reading Biscuits (GF, of course!)