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that will be my life."

–Elsie de Wolfe

SERVINGS: 1 serving INGREDIENTS: 1 tablespoon curry powder 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon granulated sugar 3 tablespoons coconut oil, divided 3/4 cup sorghum, divided INSTRUCTIONS: Combine the curry, salt, and sugar. Set aside. Heat 1 tablespoon coconut oil in a medium pot over medium heat. Add 1/4 cup sorghum and shake to coat. Cover […]

Popped Sorghum with Curry Seasoning

March 16, 2022

SERVINGS: 4 to 6 servings INGREDIENTS: 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 cloves garlic, grated 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes 2 cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed 4 cups low -sodium chicken broth 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1 head escarole, chopped (can use kale or chard) 1/4 grated […]

Escarole White Bean Soup

February 15, 2022

SERVINGS: 8 servings INGREDIENTS: Streusel: 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup light brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon grated nutmeg 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted Cake: 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1 stick unsalted butter, room temperature 1/2 […]

Cranberry Crumb Cake

December 10, 2021

This is the easiest apple pie you’ll ever make! I’ve seen this referred to as Swedish Apple Pie, which from what I can tell is really just a riff on Swedish smulpaj, a type of fruit crumb pie. The apples are tossed in sugar and spices and then topped with a sweet simple crust that […]

Apple Cobbler Pie (Swedish Apple Pie)

September 10, 2020

Who doesn’t love a good sheet pan breakfast? I can tell you that this one here is superb and complete with all the most scrumptious components of a full English breakfast. It makes a beautiful show for guests and bonus – effortless clean up. SERVINGS: INGREDIENTS: 2 large vine tomatoes, cut in half 8 to […]

Full English Sheet Pan Breakfast

March 27, 2020

SERVINGS: 8 servings INGREDIENTS: One 9-inch pie crust, unbaked and in a pie plate 2 large eggs 1 stick unsalted butter, room temperature 1 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour INSTRUCTIONS: Preheat the oven to 350 F degrees. Dock the pie crust by pricking the dough all over with […]

Old Fashioned Chocolate Chess Pie

November 19, 2019

SERVINGS: 4 to 6 servings INGREDIENTS: Lemon Vinaigrette: Half of a red onion, finely diced ¼ cup olive oil Juice of 2 lemons 1 teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon sugar 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes Salt to taste (about ¼ teaspoon) Pepper to taste   Salad: 2 bunches Lacinto kale, stems discarded and sliced into […]

Simple Kale Salad with Smoked Gouda

April 17, 2018

SERVINGS: 4 INGREDIENTS: Pastry Pieces: 1 sheet of puff pastry Egg wash Herbs de Provence Black pepper   Chicken Pot Pie Soup: 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 4 strips bacon, chopped 1 small yellow onion, diced 2 cups shredded chicken ½ cup flour 2 ½ cups low sodium chicken broth 1 cup half and half ½ […]

Chicken Pot Pie Soup with Pastry Pieces

March 11, 2018

SERVINGS: 4 INGREDIENTS: ¾ cup pure maple syrup ¾ cup quartered strawberries, pureed 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ½ cup rolled oats, ground ½ cup whole wheat flour ¼ cup buckwheat flour ¼ cup flax seed 1 teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon salt 1 large egg 1 ¼ cup almond milk 1 tablespoon coconut oil melted […]

Multigrain Pancakes with Fresh Strawberry Syrup

February 17, 2018

SERVINGS: About 3 1/2 cups INGREDIENTS: 1 ½ cups rolled oats ½ cup unsweetened large coconut flakes ½ cup raw almonds, roughly chopped ½ cup raw pecan halves, roughly chopped ¼ cup flax seeds ⅓ cup honey 3 tablespoons coconut oil 1 tablespoon light brown sugar ¼ teaspoon kosher salt ½ teaspoon coconut extract ½ […]

Crunchy Nutty Coconut Flax Granola

January 28, 2018

SERVINGS: About 3 1/2 cups INGREDIENTS: 1 ½ cups rolled oats ½ cup unsweetened large coconut flakes ½ cup raw almonds, roughly chopped ½ cup raw pecan halves, roughly chopped ¼ cup flax seeds ⅓ cup honey 3 tablespoons coconut oil 1 tablespoon light brown sugar ¼ teaspoon kosher salt ½ teaspoon coconut extract ½ […]

Crunchy Nutty Coconut Flax Granola

January 28, 2018

SERVINGS: About 3 1/2 cups INGREDIENTS: 1 ½ cups rolled oats ½ cup unsweetened large coconut flakes ½ cup raw almonds, roughly chopped ½ cup raw pecan halves, roughly chopped ¼ cup flax seeds ⅓ cup honey 3 tablespoons coconut oil 1 tablespoon light brown sugar ¼ teaspoon kosher salt ½ teaspoon coconut extract ½ […]

Crunchy Nutty Coconut Flax Granola

January 28, 2018