Congee is a traditional Chinese comfort food, fed to the very young, very old, and invalids. It's good for tummy woes, fighting the flu (or more applicable to current times, Covid) or just…

This is especially for my dear friend “B”, who’s been very curious about my sourdough starter and is eager to give it a try. I thought I’d also share the information here for…

For years I’ve heard about Ikea’s legendary meatballs. But alas, the nearest Ikea is quite far away, and it’s just not possible to pop over for a plate of meatballs. Imagine my delight…

I made this for a pulled roasted chicken breast, and it was very good, so I'm sharing my recipe. It's quick and easy to put together.

It's ironic that most fast food comes with packets of ketchup. When made at home, ketchup is one of the SLOWEST foods imaginable.

So, I invented a slaw! While I love traditional cabbage-based coleslaw, it sometimes lacks a depth of flavors. Not so with a Brussels sprouts based slaw. I’m not going to list exact measurements,…

Dandelion bread isn’t what most people think it’s going to be like. It’s a dense bread, like pound cake, actually – with a light, slightly sweet flavor. Other than the actual gathering of…

Even though the sound of it is something quite atrocious, this ultra-comforting side dish would please even Mary Poppins' ever-so-proper palate.

This recipe makes a lower sodium version of a favorite Campbell's soup. There's nothing like simmering a pot of soup  all afternoon, filling your house with good smells and some extra humidity -…

This simple, delicious cookie is a Christmas family tradition I inherited from my mother in law. My husband has enjoyed these cookies since he was a child, and still gets excited about the…

A fun way to preserve and enjoy the last of the bell pepper plants when the fruit is small but won't have time to grow.

It's super easy to blend your own hot cocoa mix. Keep this in a tightly sealed plastic container. Just give the container a couple of firm shakes to re-blend the dry ingredients before…

Flatbread is such a versatile, happy bread. It's fun to use as a crust for a personal pizza, to build an epic sandwich, or to just slap on a slice of cheese and…

These tots are best served straight out of the oven, with only enough cooling time to avoid burning mouths. The crunch and flavor are utterly satisfying. You can, of course, dunk them in…

If you're new to the low sodium lifestyle, you'll need to be a bit patient with yourself while your taste buds 'gear down'.

If you have a raspberry patch, you need this recipe! Fresh dressing on a green salad in the middle of Summer... bliss.

When I was a kid, my gramma would always tell me to "eat the crusts, they'll make your hair curly". She might as well have told me to "eat the crusts, they'll make…

These soft, chewy granola bars can be added to a lunchbox, or crumbled over ice cream for a quick dessert.

Homemade refried beans require little effort, but do need a nice long simmer on the back of the stove.

This is my favorite way to make potato salad. I know I break the rules by dicing the potatoes before cooking them, but really, why should I mangle a soft, warm, potato when…

For the brave and foolish fun lovers out there, here's my favorite wine recipe.

A million years ago, I enjoyed a 'Peruvian Salsa' as made by an Italian. Long story. I loved the stuff! I've held it in my memory for many years, and never wrote it…