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”

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”

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”

Golden Strawberry Ice Cream Cake

ACTIVE TIME: 1 HR. I TOTAL TIME: 12 HR. Ingredients: 1 package gluten free Golden Oreos 4 tablespoons of cold butter, cut into small cubes Strawberry ice cream 2 cups strawberry jam, I love this recipe 1 cup heavy whipping cream 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ~ 7 oz. sweetened condensed milk 3-4 sliced strawberries Instructions:Continue reading “Golden Strawberry Ice Cream Cake”

Copycat “Yolko Ono” Breakfast Sandwich

My copycat recipe for the timeless favorite from Portland’s Fried Egg I’m in Love ACTIVE TIME: 20 MIN. I TOTAL TIME: 20 MIN. I SERVES: 1 Ingredients: 2 slices of gluten free sourdough bread 1 seasoned sausage patty 1 fried egg 2 slices of havarti cheese Pesto Sriracha mayo Kosher salt and cracked black pepper,Continue reading “Copycat “Yolko Ono” Breakfast Sandwich”