Eggs in an Onion Nest
This recipe is so fun! I love the taste of the well cooked onions and the runny egg yolk, makes me smile just thinking about it. I hope… Read More »
Blackberry Banana Muffins
WARNING: there are a lot of banana recipes coming this week! Something strange has happened, my kids aren’t eating bananas anymore, but I have been slow to notice… Read More »
Crock Pot Chicken Taco Soup
Although it still feels like summer in western Washington (I really think we should change summer to be July-September here!) my life has switched to fall food, which… Read More »
Beef Stir-Fry Soup
I was thinking about making stir fry and needed some inspiration for the sauce so I typed “stir fry sauce” into google, but apparently I put soup instead… Read More »
Blackened Salmon with Creamy Lemon Chard
I think Brandon told me no less than 15 times during dinner how much he LOVED this salmon, I appreciate the praise, but this was getting a little… Read More »
Cream Cheese Raspberry Muffins
I love berry season, I think I’ve mentioned that before I like making freezer jam, smoothies, lots of baking, freezing, etc. Muffins are a wonderful way to make… Read More »
Crustless Lemon Cheesecake (GF)
Creamy and full of lemon flavor. Crustless with a lighter than expected texture. Refreshing and tastes like summer. Low in sugar and gluten free. These are just a… Read More »
Yellow Birthday Cupcakes
My youngest child, my baby, turns 3 today. That sentence can be said with quiet voice filled with sadness or a shout of excitement and ring true. I… Read More »
Chili & Lime Pork Chops
Sometimes I just need a quick and easy dinner, don’t you? I don’t usually like using pre-bottled sauces; I like knowing what is in my sauce and making… Read More »
Chocolate Almond No Bake Oatmeal Bars
One of the problems with summer is, it doesn’t lend itself very well to baking. I find myself pushing away the urge to bake because I know if… Read More »
The kitchen is where I express myself. It is where I go when I need to process or escape. Cooking is my creative outlet and my stress reliever. When I am in my kitchen, my ingredients listen to me, they do what I want, and I can produce something that is satisfying, tasty, and healthy without it whining or talking back to me! Join me as I journey through life in my kitchen. 
