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Teriyaki Salmon Wraps

Somewhere between today and tomorrow is the two year anniversary of The Fountain Avenue Kitchen.  You see, my site launched on February 29th–Leap Day–of 2012.  There was a teacher in my elementary school who was born on Leap Day.  I remember the year he turned nine (technically, 36).  None of the kids could imagine celebrating…

Yogurt Almond Flour Dutch Baby

Almond flour, Greek yogurt, and eggs form the base of this wholesome, filling, grain-free twist on the traditional Dutch baby.   Did you know that February is National Pancake Month? I recently discovered this when Stonyfield Organic issued a friendly challenge to create a pancake recipe using yogurt.   One of the early recipes on…

Ginger Soy Glazed Salmon

Sometimes, time just gets away from me!  I have been meaning to make this recipe for months.  Sonali of The Foodie Physician fame is a dear friend who happens to be a culinary-school trained ER doctor.  It’s a unique skill set–one that promises a conversation with Sonali will always be fascinating. Knowing my love of salmon, Sonali…

Classic Chocolate Cake

Light, moist, and perfect for any celebration, this classic chocolate cake mixes up quickly in a single bowl with ingredients you likely have on hand. (And the gluten-free adaptation fools even the gluten-eaters!) When it comes to chocolate cake, this tried-and-true recipe is, without a doubt, the best that I have found. It has been…

Cuban Black Bean Soup

Hearty and wholesome, this soup is a favorite in my family for its incredible flavor. Delightful on its own, although the optional toppings add to the soup’s broad appeal. For years I, like many cooks, rarely measured ingredients. We eat a lot of hearty soups, salads, and one-pot meals in our house, and this sort of cooking…

Foolproof Peanut Butter Frosting

In our family, February is full of birthdays.  There are three, all spread out exactly one week after the next.  With Valentine’s Day thrown into the mix, there is ample opportunity for cakes and other sweet treats! As I have previously reported, adoration for homemade caramel frosting runs deep on my husband’s side of the family.…

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Granola with Quinoa

This has been the winter that just keeps on giving!  Snow, bitter cold, freezing rain…repeat! The kids have been off school so many days that even they don’t want any more snow days. They know they will have to make them up in June. Although I am ready for a little warm weather, I selfishly…

Chewy Almond Chocolate Chip Granola Bars

For those who know me or have followed The Fountain Avenue Kitchen for a while, you know I have cooked a lot of oatmeal.  Several years ago, I began to feel as though I was doing my part to bring the humble oat back into vogue!  With good reason–it’s a convenient, hearty, and healthy way…

Buffalo Wing Hummus

Two fan favorite appetizers collide in this winning dip, which offers wholesome, snack-worthy appeal. Depending on one’s perspective, the lure of Super Bowl Sunday might be the good eats, funny commercials, big-name halftime show or, of course, the football! Whether you are in it for the action between the goal posts or the general game…

Warm Broccoli Salad with Fried Garlic

    This bright green side dish is a recipe I made often in the early years of my marriage after stumbling upon Ina Garten’s very first cookbook.   While she used olive oil in a similar preparation, avocado oil works beautifully here because of its extremely high smoke point. It’s a simple yet delicious…

Chicken, Butternut Squash and White Bean Soup

After 12 fabulous years, I recently said farewell to the only car my almost 12-year-old son ever knew.  Even my 15-year-old son hardly remembered the car that preceded this one, but after sinking progressively more money into it, the time had come. I had no idea what sort of car I wanted next, and we…

Slow Cooker Roundup

There is something so satisfying about coming home to the aroma of dinner slowly cooking itself  to perfection!  If you are like several of my friends who have been meaning to break out the slow cooker, the following collection of tried-and-true recipes is a delicious reason to do just that.  If you happen to use…

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