Sunday Morning Doughnuts

Ok, I admit it. I miss doughnuts. I don’t need a whole box, but sometimes a nice fresh doughnut with a cup of tea on a lazy weekend morning is just what I crave. So, when I saw the recipe for gluten-free coconut doughnuts in Aran Goyoaga’s new cook book Small Plates Sweet Treats, I knew I must give it a shot.

Home Made Muesli

I love muesli. Since my mother is from Holland, and we were fortunate enough to be able to travel over to Europe to visit family when I was growing up, we got to experience many wonderful cultures. Some of my greatest memories is of the food we ate while we were one these trips.

Lemon-Poppy Seed Birthday Muffins

Arthur has a new favorite muffin. When asked what snack he wanted to bring into school to share with his class for his birthday, he shouted, “lemon poppy seed muffins!!!” Ok, then. So we made our new lemon-poppy seed muffins for him to share.

“Go to” Kale Salad

Even since Scott has gotten back from his adventures studying elk and wolves in Montana and Yellowstone, which you can read a little about here, I have taken on project “Clean Out Basement”.

Raspberry Scone Cake (Gluten-Free)

This was one of those happy accidents. I went about making these scones by the Gluten-Free Girl & the Chef with a few variations…and some missteps. I will direct you back to her scone post for a more detailed description of how to originally make them. However, here is what I did: mistakes included in my shorter directions;-)

Granola for Grandpa

My father loves granola. At any given time if you were to look in my parents’ pantry you would find at least 5 bags of ‘fancy’ granola. I think my dad may have it every morning for breakfast. Therefore, I thought it would be a fun gift to make him granola for Father’s Day.

Quinoa & Mushroom ‘Meat’balls over Spaghetti Squash

Oh my gosh. This meal is one of my new favorites. It is getting warm here in Connecticut, but I can imagine how this is going to be such a comfort food meal as the days start to turn cooler again in the Fall. These ‘meat’balls have that great hearty taste,

Kale and Quinoa Salad

One of my all time favorite salads is from Fat Cat Pie Co. over in Norwalk, CT. When we go out and find something yummy, Scott likes to say, “I bet we can make this at home.” Now, most of the time I am sure he could make something very similar. However, I always say something to the like of, “No, because then it wont be special when we have it here.” Right?!

Broccoli & Potato Leek Soup

Yesterday was dark, cold, and really wet. It was a soup day. Here is what I came up with.

Gluten-free ‘Bananzie’ Muffins

Gluten-free ‘Bananzie’ muffin

When I found out I had celiac I mourned a few things: the chocolate croissants from Versailles, fresh pasta at Pasta Nostra, and a real New York bagel. However, the thing that I mourned the most was my mother’s banana bread/muffins. She received this old family recipe from a friend at sewing shop in Brooklyn, NY over 30 years ago. Everyone who has tasted this recipe has always said hands-down it is the best they have ever had.