Summertime means time for grilling! Time to get out of the house and enjoy family and friends. And what better way to liven up a grilled meal than to add a tangy, salty/sweet sauce that goes great with everything? Common folklore says Teriyaki was born when Japanese emigrants to Hawaii combined traditional Asian ingredients of […]
On March 3rd, 2019 by Carma Christensen Here is a low-cal any-weather soup that is so satisfying you will make it again and again. I think it has just the right amount of heat–even my most wary family members eat it with gusto (and corn chips) and the more adventurous add a little cayenne. And […]
Best Potato and Pork (or Chicken) Sheet Pan Meal On March 3rd, 2019 by Carma Christensen Here is a low-cal any-weather soup that is so satisfying you will make it again and again. I think it has just the right amount of heat–even my most wary family members eat it with gusto (and corn chips) […]
On August 9th, 2018 by Carma Christensen If you are like me, a trip to the garden often results in the discovery of an overlooked zucchini squash that has grown far past its prime. But if your family is like my family, saute’d zucchini on a dinner plate somehow doesn’t generate the same squeals of […]
Low Sugar Strawberry Freezer Fruit Spread (Jam) On May 19th, 2019 by Carma Christensen Love seeing those luscious bits of sun-ripened strawberries on newly-baked bread? Love the fresh taste of freezer jam? Love tasting the fruit rather than sugar? Standard freezer jams are made from crushed fruit combined with pectin and massive amounts of sugar. […]
Ever had that moment when you thought “I need a hearty, substantial main dish for an event away from home?” Or a quick and easy meal for in-home eating? Look no further! The Sloppy Joe of your youth has been updated and slightly thickened to result in an easy to prepare, easy-to-carry and easy-to-eat summer […]
Low-Cal Ranch Dip/Salad Dressing On March 2nd, 2019 by Carma Christensen Super Low-Fat Ranch Salad Dressing is easy to make and inexpensive. It uses ingredients most homes have and can be assembled in minutes. And it has only 30 calories per tablespoon–less than half the calories of a standard Ranch dressing. The secret? Instead of […]
Potato and leek soup–pure comfort food! This classic French soup has a place in any kitchen–easy-to-find ingredients and mild flavors–perfect for a chilly Sunday afternoon. Or a quick weekday meal–pair it with crusty bread and curl up with a blanket! Fresh Potato and Leek Soup My Recipes My Lists My Calendar Ingredients 1 1/2 c. […]
Biscuits and Gravy – Easy and Gluten-free option Save Recipe Print Recipe My Recipes My Lists My Calendar Ingredients1 lb Breakfast Sausage2 t. seasoned salt4 Read More » Home-canned Tomato Soup–Well worth the trouble!! Ever thought of canning your own tomato soup? Seem like a lot of trouble? I mean, you can buy Read More […]
I walked in the door and smells of thyme and sage met me first, then the mild onion, then the roasting turkey. My daughter followed me–“Smells like Thanksgiving!” she said. And she was right! After trying a multitude of different recipes over the years, I found a recipe for Herbed Turkey with Shallot gravy in […]
Nothing says the end of summer like fresh peaches. I store away recipes and ideas all year for the one month of the year when fresh, local peaches are readily available here in the Utah/Idaho area. How well I remember my youth and the days of eating fresh peaches and garden tomatoes at every meal […]
The quest for the Perfect Fresh Apple Pie! I spent a lot of time over the past couple of weeks searching for the perfect apple pie recipe–amply filled with slices of deliciously spiced apples with no “cave” between the crust and filling, and especially no oven boil-over (the piemaker’s horror, especially the night before Thanksgiving. […]
Biscuits and Gravy – Easy and Gluten-free option On March 17th, 2021 by Carma Christensen Biscuits and Gravy – Easy and Gluten-free option Save Recipe Print Recipe My Recipes My Lists My Calendar Ingredients1 lb Breakfast Sausage2 t. seasoned salt4 c. milk (2% or whole)3/4 c. Ultra GelPepper to tasteInstructionsBrown sausage with seasoning salt until […]
Fake Blood – Halloween Festive and Delicious!
Looking for a fun Halloween decoration that becomes a blood-curdling part of the refreshments? Look no further. The magic of Ultra Gel® combined with other kitchen staples provides a delightfully cherry flavored but horribly realistic visual effect. Stirs up in minutes and holds up great! Makes a great syrup to serve in Italian sodas or […]