Vegan Recipes

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Easiest Steamed Artichokes

If you’ve never cooked whole, fresh artichokes, you might not believe how easy it is…or how amazing they taste!   Before I got married, I had never eaten an artichokeโ€“one that didnโ€™t come out of a can anyway. And then for our first Christmas together, my husbandโ€™s grandmother gave us a set of artichoke plates.…

Toasty Peanut Butter & Jelly Oatmeal

Though it may not sound like the most glamorous food choice, there’s something timeless and just plain satisfying about a good old peanut butter and jelly sandwich.  I’m pretty sure I’ll never outgrow them. (Anyone else with me?)  But for those who may not love the mixture between two slices of bread, the sweet and…

Pink Pineapple Protein Smoothie

Just five ingredients create a filling smoothie that’s frosty, creamy, sweet, and tangy. Anyone else feeling the need for a post-holiday reboot? Party food and cookies notwithstanding, the bigger assault to my system just so happened to come by way of a nasty virus that hit me just days before Christmas. Instead of attending a…

Magical Reindeer Food

Magical Reindeer Food is a fun activity to do with your children, grandchildren, nieces or nephews and brings out the wonder of the season. Perfect for kids to give to their friends or use themselves on Christmas Eve. Printable gift tags included! Years ago, when the kids and I still peered towards the moon in…

Homemade Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix

Homemade Jiffy corn muffin mix beats the boxed version any day, and it can be made gluten-free! Most of us have a short list of recipes that, for one reason or another, we return to again and again.  One of the recipes from my own time-honored list is a cross between baked corn and cornbread…

Jeweled Cranberry Orange Relish… and a Thanksgiving bonus recipe

A cup of jewel-like pomegranate seeds and an orange-enhancing splash of triple sec take classic cranberry relish to new heights!   When I was growing up, my family spent every Thanksgiving at my maternal grandparentsโ€™ house. My grandmother graciously opened her home to family, and any friends with no family. She put all the extra…

Oven Baked Brown Rice with Vegetables

Week to week, Iโ€™m so busy thinking of new recipes that I occasionally forget about the old ones. When my younger son casually mentioned that I didnโ€™t have to โ€œexperimentโ€ so much with sweet potatoes and kale, I figured it was time to bring out a few of the Fulton family favorites! I really like…

Cider Baked Apples

The sweet aroma of warm spices and baking apples is matched only by the flavor of this easy-to-make recipe. Enjoy for breakfast with a dollop of yogurt or for dessert with a scoop of ice cream โ€“ or anytime in between!  Growing up, my family ate apple dumplings for dinner once or twice every fall.…

Cinnamon Sugar Pumpkin Seeds

Sugar and spice and everything nice, these crispy seeds offer a snack-worthy way to make the most of your annual pumpkin carving ritual. Taking the time to dry out the seeds, as described in the recipe notes, will create the crispiest, most flavorful seeds.   As we were picking pumpkins last weekend, my older son…

Easy Scalloped Apples

An easy-to-make alternative to applesauce that can be enjoyed as a side dish, over oatmeal, mixed with yogurt, or even as a cheater version of apple crisp. (Just sprinkle with granola!)   The inspiration for this recipe goes all the way back to 5th grade and THE BEST after-school playdates. In the dwindling days of summer…

Mock Grape Nuts

Missing your Grape-Nuts? This easy recipe replicates the much-loved brand in a wholesome, gluten-free way. You may even like it better!   Update:   I may have a creative tendency or two, but my older sister is true artist.  When she graduated from Rhode Island School of Design, the talented painting major could have scored…

How to Make Sushi Rice

Prided for its plump, sticky grains and its starring role in your favorite sushi rolls, perfectly cooked sushi rice is easy to make at home.   For many years, rolling my own sushi held no appeal. Sushi was a great excuse to take a night off from cooking and do our small part to support…

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