A roll of craft paper, some acrylic paint, and a few homemade garlands made the playroom extra magical this holiday season. Somewhere in the midst of a late night scroll, I was inspired by the idea to use craft paper to create a holiday scene. I knew I had just the supplies to bring myContinue reading “DIY Christmas Magic”
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Christmas Tree Sugar Cookie Sandwiches
A sugar cookie sandwich with the flavors and fun of a little Debbie Christmas tree cake. MAKES: ABOUT 16 COOKIES Ingredients: For the cookies 3 cups 1:1 gluten free flour 1 cup powdered sugar ¼ teaspoon kosher salt 1 cup cold, salted butter – cut into 8 pieces 1/4 cup heavy cream or whole milkContinue reading “Christmas Tree Sugar Cookie Sandwiches”
Sunday Sauce
ACTIVE TIME: 20 MIN. I TOTAL TIME: 3 – 6 HRS. I SERVES: 6 – 8 Ingredients: 1 cup of olive oil 15-20 garlic cloves 3 14.5 ounce can of San Marzano tomatoes 1 tablespoon dried basil 1 tablespoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 2 – 3 Italian sausages,Continue reading “Sunday Sauce”
Prosciutto, Cheddar & Egg Bagels
ACTIVE TIME: 5 MIN. I TOTAL TIME: 20 MIN. Ingredients: Jalapeño cheddar bagels Shredded cheddar cheese Sliced prosciutto Eggs Black pepper Instructions: Preheat oven to 375°. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Leaving the bagel whole, carve a round “bowl like” hole out of the middle of each one. Sprinkle the bagels with shreddedContinue reading “Prosciutto, Cheddar & Egg Bagels”
Baked Jalapeño Gouda Mac & Cheese
ACTIVE TIME: 20 MIN. I TOTAL TIME: 1 HR. I SERVES: 6 Ingredients: 12 ounces gluten free pasta shape of choice (I used barilla penne) 1 large jalapeño 3 tablespoons salted butter 3 tablespoons gluten free flour ~ 1 1/2 cups milk 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream 1/4 cup cream cheese 1/2 cup shredded GoudaContinue reading “Baked Jalapeño Gouda Mac & Cheese”
Chipotle Chicken Chili with Cheddar Bay Biscuit Topping
Ingredients: Olive oil 1 sweet or yellow onion, diced 2 teaspoons minced garlic 1 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper 1 cup chicken stock 7 oz. can roasted green chiles 2 chipotle peppers in adobo, seeds removed and diced 2 cups cooked butter beans, drained 4 15.5 oz. cans white chili beans* 1 can creamed style cornContinue reading “Chipotle Chicken Chili with Cheddar Bay Biscuit Topping”
Our Infertility: IVF, What It Cost and How We Paid for It
Disclaimer: All information, including costs and procedures, are unique to our experience. Please remember no two fertility journeys are the same and costs vary based on location. For reference, we sought treatment in Oregon. The commonality all infertility journey’s face is the hardship and heartbreak that comes with it. What did our journey look like?Continue reading “Our Infertility: IVF, What It Cost and How We Paid for It”
Smoked Pork Tenderloin
ACTIVE TIME: 15 MIN. I COOK TIME: 1 HR. 30 MIN. I SERVES: 4 Ingredients: ~ 1 lbs pork tenderloin 1 teaspoon mustard powder 1 teaspoon paprika 1 tablespoon black pepper 1/2 tablespoon granulated garlic 1/2 tablespoon onion powder 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 cup brown sugar 2 tablespoons stone ground mustard Bear Mountain GourmetContinue reading “Smoked Pork Tenderloin”
Summer Corn Risotto with Bacon
ACTIVE TIME: 45 MIN. I TOTAL TIME: 45 MIN. I SERVES: 4 Ingredients: 3 tablespoons of butter 4 cloves of garlic, minced 1 yellow or sweet onion, finely diced 1 1/2 cups Arborio rice 1/2 cup dry white wine, I used a Sauvignon Blanc 2 cups of fresh or frozen corn 1 can of greenContinue reading “Summer Corn Risotto with Bacon”
Slow Cooker Kalua Pork Tacos
ACTIVE TIME: 20 MIN. I TOTAL TIME: 8-10 HR. Ingredients: Kalua Pork 6 lbs. pork roast 1 sweet onion, quartered 6-8 cloves of garlic 1 tablespoon liquid smoke 1 cup apple cider vinegar 1 cup pineapple juice 4-5 pineapple slices Avocado Salsa: 5-6 tomatillos, husked and quartered 2 jalapeños, seeded 1/2 sweet onion 3-4 clovesContinue reading “Slow Cooker Kalua Pork Tacos”
