Tag Archives: gluten-free
Whole Pumpkin Soup
Perfect for taking the chill off any autumn night, pumpkin soup baked in a pumpkin is a nifty fall treat. Pulled hot from the oven, a cup of this delectable soup gives your guests a warm welcome and is a nice way to greet them just as soon as you take their coat. This […]
Pumpkin Zucchini Muffins
The weather is turning, along with the leaves, and it’s now officially time to turn your oven back on again, too. Baking is a great way to slow down and savor the moment – an easy way to spend some meaningful time with your family, your friends, or just enjoy some quiet, down time lingering […]
Instant Pot Tomato Soup with Pumpkin Spice Grilled Cheese Sandwich
It was early October, the first time I visited Vancouver nearly twenty-five years ago. I remember that many of the houses already had pumpkins lining their porches, especially quaint against the fog that gathered every morning. People were so friendly, and if you ever needed it, they were ready and willing to help. Over the […]
Soft Pretzels with Easy Beer Cheese Dip
September is National Family Meals month and it’s a perfect time to gather your family and friends, cook together, and share something good that everyone can eat. Fun for your football game, Oktoberfest, movie night, or an after school snack, home made pretzels are what’s up next and they couldn’t be easier to make. Warm, […]
Acorn Squash Bowls with Sausage, Spinach and Brown-Butter Sage
I love to read recipes. I also love to save them. I save them in my email. I save them on my Pinterest page. I save them in assorted filing systems that include binders, hanging files, and recipes that are tucked into cookbooks. I also have two huge woven baskets that contain all of […]
Northwest Harvest Apple Cake
Northwest apples have returned! You can do your picking at the grocery, but why not try a quick stop to one of our local farms? There is nothing like the flavor of fresh fruit and vegetables and if you’re not taking advantage of our what’s growing right here, you’re missing out. I stopped at a […]
3-Minute Chicken
The familiar sight of yellow school buses has returned and with it comes the renewed urgency and interest to get dinner on the table in a quick, easy way. A friend and I were recently discussing how challenging it is, every day, no matter who you are or how you plan, to get everybody fed. […]
Blueberry Balsamic Goat Cheese Appetizer and Blueberry-Chia Seed Jam
And just like that, it’s Labor Day. We were just summering along and the next thing you know it’s back to school, back to work, and I am pretty sure I have even seen a few leaves falling. Let’s put a wrap on it this week with a few things you can cook right now […]
Peanut Butter-Oat Blueberry Pie Bars
I want to buy a lunch box. I do not need one myself, and it has been a long time since I bought them for my children, but this end of summer rite of passage tugs at my heart every year. There is just something about a new lunch box. Brand new and squeaky […]
Cold Sesame Noodles with Cucumber
Need something to keep your cool while the weather stays hot? A cold noodle salad is just how to do it. Bracingly cool, Cold Sesame Noodles with Cucumber are just like take out, but you can make them at home. Keep your pasta on the firm side for this recipe, so it keeps its shape. […]