I am all about easy dinner because, let's face it, the hours of 4 to 6 p.m. are usually the hardest of the day. Truly, if I haven't planned ahead, my husband usually comes in to find me with a blank face, frozen as solid by panic as the meat I just pulled out of the deep freeze. Meanwhile, my children run around howling very much like the Lost Boys prancing around the fire in Peter Pan. It's ...
Recipes
Roasted Tomato and Zucchini Pie
It's summer so you know what that means...fresh veggies all around. It's also time when I have to face the truth once again. I just do NOT like tomatoes. Well, the ones that come fresh from the garden. I don't know why. They are beautiful. I love to look at them. I love how pretty they make dishes look. But, I do not eat them. There. I said it. I feel better ...
Chai-Spiced Sugar Cookies with Chai Masala Glaze
Y'all, it's not often that I bother making cookies that contain no chocolate so, when I do, the cookies have to be good....really good. And, these are. In honor of my upcoming trip to Kenya, I hope you'll enjoy these Chai-Spiced Sugar Cookies. They are sweet, but not too sweet, with a little bit of zing from the spices. The glaze is made with tea, milk, sugar and spices. It's chai masala, ...
Make-It-Yourself Monday: Baked Apple Spice Donuts
How about a "healthified" donut recipe today? These little donuts are very tasty and really simple to make. I used a mini donut maker that I found at Dirt Cheap for about $3, but I should think a donut pan in the oven would work as well (or maybe even a waffle iron). Here's what you need: 2 cups whole wheat flour 2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp. cinnamon 1/4 tsp. ground ...