Meals Under 30 Minutes
Dark Chocolate Blondies (grain-free, no refined sugar)
Typically, I don’t mention the specific brand I use in a recipe unless it is integral to the recipe’s success or I just really love the product for one reason or another. ย I first became familiar withย Bob’s Red Millย manyย years ago when my dad discovered he had to eliminate gluten. He never complained about all the…
Amazing Parmesan Garlic Bread
Spaghetti for dinner is always a hit here. If I take a few extra minutes to make this special garlic bread, the smiles are twice as wide! For ease, I usually make the fried garlic a night or two before for this broccoli side dish. But as mentioned below, roasted garlic may also be used.…
Quickie Cookie Baked Oatmeal
When I have the pleasure of some one-on-one time with my 3-year-old niece, I like to think of a project or activity she will really enjoy. ย Whether it’s making homemade play dough (has to be blue!) or a simple walk to the playground, I have at least as much fun as she does. After making…
Instant Baked Oatmeal — 4 ingredients with a protein punch!
Four basic ingredients are all that’s needed for single-serve, protein-rich muffins that can be customized to tasteโฆand they take just minutes to make! When preparing a bowl of stovetop oatmeal or one of my many baked oatmeal recipes, I use regular or steel cut oats. So when I was challenged a while back to…
Teriyaki Salmon Wraps
Somewhere between today and tomorrow is the two year anniversary of The Fountain Avenue Kitchen. ย You see, my site launched on February 29th–Leap Day–of 2012. ย There was a teacher in my elementary school who was born on Leap Day. ย I remember the year he turned nine (technically, 36). ย 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…
Foolproof Peanut Butter Frosting
In our family, February is full of birthdays. ย There are three, all spread out exactly one week after the next. ย With Valentine’s Day thrown into the mix, there is ample opportunity for cakes and other sweet treats! As I have previously reported, adoration forย homemade caramel frosting runs deep on my husband’s side of the family.…
Buffalo Wing Hummus
Two fan favorite appetizers collide in this winning dip, which offers wholesome, snack-worthy appeal. Depending on oneโs 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…
Homemade French Vanilla Coffee Creamer
Make your own coffee creamer to rival any store-bought alternative. The taste is more pure, and it’s economical too! When I first tried coffee my senior year in high school, I decided I would only drink it if I liked it black. I “learned” to drink tea when I was younger, and from the…
Loaded Dinner Nachos
You could say it was love after the first neatball! In all seriousness, I was truly skeptical when Laura Lapp first offered me a bite of the healthy meat alternative that she crafted in her kitchen. But it tasted great. By way of background, Laura began her experimentation process to address her two daughters’ decision…
