Candied Pecans ½ cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon salt 1 egg white 1 tablespoon water ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract 3 cups pecan halves (12 oz) Preheat the oven to 300 degrees. Line a large, rimmed baking…
Healthy Apple Crisp with Oatmeal Pecan Topping About 6 medium apples, peeled and thinly sliced (recommend a mix of sweet and tart apples) ¼ cup pure maple syrup 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon arrowroot powder (or cornstarch) 1 teaspoon…
Beet Hummus 1 large or 2 small beets, roasted and peeled 1 15-ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed 2 tablespoons tahini 2-3 tablespoons lemon juice 3 tablespoons olive oil ½ teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon salt Add beets to the…
Few things have come more sharply into focus for the family than cooking and eating during these last months spent at home. Food comforts us, brings us together, and reminds us of our primal needs. As parents, we have to…
Broccoli and Aged Gouda Quiche Pastry: 1 cup, plus 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon baking powder ¼ teaspoon salt 1 stick (4 oz) unsalted butter, cold and cut into ½-inch pieces 1 large egg, cold and lightly beaten In…
Between traditional media and digital resources – think Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook – we are inundated with beautiful photos of food, along with videos of people cooking wonderful dishes and complete meals. If you’re just starting out, it can be a…
The rising popularity of the instant pot has many family cooks evaluating wants versus needs in the kitchen. I will be the first to say you don’t need an instant pot, but it has been my favorite tool for more…
Cheesy Broccoli Quinoa Casserole 1 cup uncooked quinoa2 cups water or low sodium broth (for cooking quinoa) 4 cups fresh broccoli florets 2 tablespoons butter 1-1/2 cups chopped yellow onion 6 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons oat flour (all-purpose will…
The busy-ness and stress of the holidays are real. If you love a good cookie swap or like to have cookies for co-workers, teachers, and neighbors throughout the season, a little baking now can save the day later. Many cookies…
Quinoa Spinach Salad 4 cups fresh baby spinach, chopped 1-1/2 cups cooked quinoa (cooked according to package directions) 3/4 cup butternut squash, chopped 1 medium apple, peeled and chopped 1/3 cup pepitas (pumpkin seeds) or pecans 3 tablespoons dried cranberries…
