Fruit salad is one of my favorite things to eat at any get-together or church pot luck. And I happened upon this delicious recipe at a recent picnic. I made it to go along with breakfast at home, and I just had to share it! It's light and sweet and enhances the fresh flavor of the fruit. Fruit Salad Dressing: 1 cup vanilla yogurt (or 1 cup plain yogurt plus 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract) 1/3 cup orange juice 1 tsp. cinnamon Mix ingredients in a small bowl. Toss with several … [Read more...]
Recipe: Polish Sausage Stew
Growing up, this was my "peanut butter sandwich" dinner. Whenever my mom made this, I was allowed to have a peanut butter sandwich instead, because I could not stand it. I'm not sure if this was a rule she instituted beforehand, or if I was just so stubborn about not eating it, but I loved the peanut butter sandwich rule. My kids are young enough that I still make them eat everything once, but I have a feeling before too long, I'll let them pick one meal that is their "peanut butter … [Read more...]
Recipe: Cherry Apple Popsicles
Growing up, one of my favorite parts of summertime was popsicles. I was always a fan of the fudge pops, but I occasionally branched out into other flavors, and cherry is pretty much a classic when it comes to popsicles. Enter the bowl of cherries. These are after I pitted and halved them all. And after Jonah stole about 12 of them. The boy likes his fruits and veggies, at least when Mom is cutting them up. I make sure to do that when he's awake if I can. After cutting and pitting that … [Read more...]
Recipe: Gluten Free Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins
Here's another recipe that I switched from whole wheat flour to oat flour with success! This is quickly becoming another morning favorite for breakfasts and snacking. I don't remember where I got the original recipe, but I think it was from my mom, because these are one of my dad's favorites! First, make your oat flour. You need 3 cups of this (measured before grinding). I've found it easiest to do this 1 cup at a time in my blender, but if you have a fancier blender or use a food … [Read more...]
Recipe: Chicken Fried Rice
For a long time, Jesse and I have enjoyed getting Chinese takeout for a quick and easy dinner. But eating out, even for just the two of us, adds up quickly. Add in the kids and you're talking a lot of money for what is truly a simple dish. Last week, I decided to see if I could recreate one of our restaurant favorites at home. With a little prep ahead of time, this dinner came together quickly and easily! Ingredients: 1 cup chicken, cooked and shredded ahead of time 4 cups cooked … [Read more...]