Green Beans in Creamy Spinach Walnut Pesto 0 (0)

You’ll fall in love with how quick and simple it is to make this elegant side dish. Haricot vert (french green beans) are enveloped in the silkiest of creamy pesto sauces, making this such an exquisite dish. Far superior to the usual green bean casserole, this side will turn any meal into a fine dining …

Candy Coated Chocolates 0 (0)

These colorful candy-coated chocolates are a fun and festive way to add sweetness to the holidays.  Yield: 140 candies Serving size: 5 candies Ingredients: Directions: *Note: Most of the more familiar brands of food coloring contain some form of sugar as the predominant ingredient. The food coloring I use is 100% sugar-free and complies with …

Cranberry Orange Breakfast Buns 0 (0)

These large-sized, lightly sweetened buns have a chewy bread-like exterior crust with a moist, tender, cake-like interior. Studded with dried cranberries, topped with a luscious cream cheese icing, and scented by plenty of freshly zested orange peel, they’re the perfect pastry for Christmas morning or any other morning you want to make special. Yield: 6 …

Gingerbread Cookies 0 (0)

What can you say about gingerbread cookies? As children, we joyfully dunked them into hot cocoa or tea after playing outside in the snow. We hung them on Christmas trees and used them to make gingerbread houses. Now, we can share those cozy traditions with our kids and grandkids, too. These gingerbread cookies are easy …

Miracle Rye Bread 4 (1)

My husband’s favorite bread is rye. When he joined me in eating low-carb, I created this bread for him, and It’s been a total success. He loves it, and I’ll bet you will too! Yield: 1 loaf of bread/ 14-16 slices Serving size: 1 slice Ingredients: 4 large eggs 1 2/3 cups (185.92g) of freshly …

Pumpkin Pie 5 (1)

Pumpkin Pie This pumpkin pie recipe is my adaptation of a recipe I have been making for my family since my daughter was a toddler. The original recipe was from the Betty Durley Cookbook, published in the 1950s, which I found at a yard sale many years ago.  Yield: 8 servings Serving size: 1 slice …

Next-Level Miracle Bread 5 (1)

I tweaked my original recipe for Miracle Bread with fantastic results. It’s now more delicious and has an even better bread-like flavor and texture than before! This version makes a slightly smaller loaf, which I’m hoping will benefit people who don’t own a hefty twelve-cup food processor. I’ve left the original version up on the …

Pumpkin Snickerdoodles 4.8 (4)

Don’t be late! Hurry and make a batch of these delightful pumpkin snickerdoodles for your favorite group of friends. They will fill you with wonder because they have the perfect combination of cinnamon and nutmeg to give them that old-fashioned snickerdoodle taste. Now don’t go losing your head! These cookies are so simple and quick …

Goat Cheese and Marmalade Galette 0 (0)

In this galette, the tanginess of the goat cheese pairs beautifully with the sweet-tart taste of lemon marmalade. Each creamy bite is rich, satisfying, and packed with flavor. Serve it warm for a show-stopping, crowd-pleasing appetizer. Serve it chilled for a delightful pastry, perfect for any breakfast or brunch gathering. Yield: 8 servings Serving size: …

Sweet Lemon Marmalade 5 (1)

Having a batch of Sweet Lemon Marmalade in the fridge is like catching rays of sunshine and storing them in a jar. The marmalade is thick and velvety, with bits of lemon peel throughout. It’s sweet, tart, and deliciously lemony. It’s lovely as a spread on baked goods and makes an excellent topping or filling …