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Blueberry Jam

Super Easy!!! Mix in a medium saucepan: 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries, juice and zest of one lemon, 1/4 cup granulated sugar and 1 tablespoon potato starch* Bring to boil, let boil for 2 minutes while stirring, you will see it thicken. Remove from heat, let cool. Store, covered, in the refrigerator for use…

Kid Friendly Mahi Mahi Fish Sticks

Mahi Mahi is a great fish for kids. Mild flavor, firm texture, nutritious and sustainable. Three ounces of Mahi Mahi deliver 20 grams of protein and 133 milligrams of Omega 3 fatty acids!!! Serve it in place of chicken fingers or store bought fish sticks for a healthy and delicious alternative. Here I serve it…

Gluten Free Quick Rolls

This is my go-to recipe for gluten free dinner/sandwich rolls and buns. There is no yeast in this recipe, so you can mix and bake these quick rolls and get them on the table in 30 minutes! Baking powder and egg are used to make them rise, and buttermilk powder and honey add flavor. Gluten…

Savory Grits Pie

Short post. Leftover grits, eggs and cheese. Classic Pyrex pie plate. Grandma’s linen napkin. Simplicity. For the Grits Pie: 2 to 2 1/2 cups leftover grits (already cooked according to package directions) 1/3 cup milk 2 to 3 eggs divided 1/2 cup cheese, your choice, I used Cheddar here 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon cayenne…

Southern Gluten Free Mac N Cheese

Last weekend we had a family birthday party at my Sister’s house. A real Southern BBQ with the most delicious smoked brisket and chicken, and two different kinds of Mac N Cheese-regular and spicy, the spicy dotted with jalapeno. All prepared by my Brother-In-Law. For dessert, my Sister made Spice Cake (an old family favorite)…

Pulling Sugar – Opera Cream Dreams

This post started out as an ode to my mixer and my gratuity for the labor saved by it’s electronic exertion. I spent several hours contemplating this when I first attempted homemade Opera Creams. But as I stood pulling sugar in my kitchen by hand, I thought about all of the people who may have…

Soft Chocolatey-O Cookies

These soft Sweet Chocolatey “O” Cookies are perfect paired with the opera cream outlined in my post, Homemade Opera Creams. They just happen to be both dairy free and gluten free and the flavor is reminiscent of that famous chocolate sandwich cookie! For the cookies you will need: 2 and 1/4 cups confectioners sugar 1/4…

Corn & Tomato Pasta Salad with Basil Corn Goddess Dressing

I have made some kind of corn and tomato pasta salad for years based on a recipe that won me $400 in Better Homes & Gardens monthly recipe contest. This weekend as I was making the salad for our family Easter gathering, I used white balsamic vinegar and wasn’t thrilled with the flavor of the…

Homemade Opera Creams

As a child, opera creams were frequently a part of Easter for my family. My Grandma S. faithfully sent a huge opera cream egg for each member of the family when we couldn’t make it to Northern Kentucky for the holiday. If I close my eyes, I can remember the scent that filled the air…

Pepper Crusted Eye of Round with Tipsy Mushrooms

My Grandma K made the best roast beef on the planet! I was a picky eater as a child and did not eat much meat. I had a thing about food touching my lips and wouldn’t eat anything that was in danger of dripping on them. Grandma K’s roast beef and mashed potatoes were something…

Buffalo Chili with Avocado Ranch Sauce

Perfect for sports night, movie night or game night, this Buffalo Chili is spicy with the flavors of a restaurant favorite! It’s a welcome variation from regular tomato based chili. And don’t forget to make the Avocado Ranch Sauce, it tones down the heat! For the Avocado Ranch Sauce: Puree one peeled pitted avocado in the…