Mini Smoked Corn Dogs - Gluten Free or Not

Bite-size smoked sausages are skewered and then dipped in a cornmeal breading before being quickly fried to a crisp golden brown. What is n...

Hawaiian Haupia

Haupia is a sweet coconut cream custard that can be served as firm as jello or softer and more scoop-able like pudding. Commonly served at l...

Hawaiian Huli Huli Chicken

Huli Huli Chicken is Hawaii's version of barbecue chicken. This is tangy, sweet, marinated and then glazed chicken, loaded with the flav...

Pineapple Rice with Cilantro and Lime

Tangy, sweet pineapple rice is a unique side dish that was inspired by this Hawaiian Huli Huli Chicken . I wanted something sweet and just ...

Kitchen Tip: How to Store Leftover Tomato Paste

After I made the Italian White Bean, Potato and Kale Soup last night, I found myself with most of a can of tomato paste remaining. I usuall...

Italian White Bean, Potato and Kale Soup

Tender potatoes and cannelini beans are simmered in a rich, flavorful broth full of Italian spices. There is just a touch of heat from red p...

St-Germain Dillinger Cocktail

Fresh cucumber and lemon are muddled with a bit of sugar and then mixed with gin (or vodka) and a splash of St-Germain to create this unique...

Simple Berry Sauce

This might be the simplest recipe I keep in my dessert recipe notebook. I scribbled it out on a scrap of paper about 15 years ago while I wa...

Miniature Vanilla Bean Cheesecakes with Almond Crust

Creamy cheesecake filled with flecks of vanilla bean on a barely sweetened almond crust, this cheesecake made me quite happy. I've had c...

Glass Noodles with Sriracha Honey Broccoli

Crisp, hot broccoli with sriracha, honey, soy and sesame is an unforgettable combination in this house. I've made the Sriracha Honey Roa...

Chocolate Covered Clementines & Homemade Magic Shell

Let me introduce you to my newest favorite treat. These are sweet, juicy chocolate bites of bright citrus flavor and I can not get enough of...

Broiled Salmon with Peppery Dill Compound Butter

Broiled salmon topped with a simple herb butter is a quick and easy weeknight dinner that looks and tastes fancy enough for a special occasi...

Creamy Pinto, Ham and Sweet Potato Soup

This is a smooth and creamy soup, loaded with flavor from ham and pinto beans. Thickened with sweet potatoes, yet with only a hint of sweet ...

Chicken Enchilada Dip

Creamy, cheesy, spicy chicken filled enchilada dip is a sure win at any party. I'm sure it isn't a surprise to any of you that I lo...

Heart Shaped Craisin Baked Oatmeal

Inspired by a picture I saw on Google+ earlier this week, (thanks, Christie !) I decided to break out the cookie cutters and make my kids g...

Creamy Cheesy Polenta

I made polenta for the first time over a year ago and I loved it from that first bite. Creamy, smooth and buttery, polenta is a side dish t...

Mexican Pork Chile Verde

Pork Chile Verde is one of my favorite Mexican foods. I order chile verde burritos and tacos more frequently than any other food; when I am...

Key Lime and Honey Winter Fruit Salad

Sweet oranges, pineapple chunks and kiwi slices are tossed with a simply honey lime poppyseed dressing. This whole salad took just minutes t...

Rich Dark Chocolate Brownies - Gluten and Casein Free

Chewy, cakey, fudgy and packed with chocolate, these brownies are so good; you wouldn't guess in a taste test that there isn't a dro...

Chipotle and Lime Egg Salad (a.k.a Deviled Egg Dip)

Chipotle and Lime Egg Salad with spicy smoky heat and a tangy bite of lime was a spur of the moment creation this past weekend. My boys req...

Smoked Salmon Chowder

This creamy chowder base is flavored with a hint of bacon, carrots, onions, celery, garlic and wine. Thyme and dill are added along with the...

Almond Antioxidant Smoothie

Dark tart cherries, blueberries, pomegranate arils, red raspberries and strawberries are blended together with almond milk, vanilla and a bi...

How to Make Almond Milk

Do you remember the dairy free sour cream I made last year? Who knew that making a casein free alternative to sour cream was even possible...