I had to come up with a really good, fast dessert the other day (I forgot a birthday). Finally, I remembered the Nutella Crustella that I used to do for cooking classes. It is always a big hit, delicious and simple! PrintNutella Crustella Total Time: 30 minutes Yield: Serves 8-10 Ingredients2 pie crusts Softened butter…
Author: Lanie Fioretti
Seafood Strudel
This is a great special occasion dish, like for Mother’s Day. My brother gave me the original, sketchy recipe years ago. It really calls for phyllo sheets, but this time I decided to use puff pastry because it’s easier to work with. You’ll use an entire box of puff pastry for the full recipe. …
First Vegetables of Summer
We picked our first squash, banana peppers, and one tomato. It’s pretty exciting. We still have a few asparagus spears coming on. And I ate most of the peppers before I took the picture! The first tomato is pretty special to us, no matter what size. When I went to the Farmers’ Market in Downtown…
Gingerbread (Gluten Free)
PrintGingerbread (Gluten Free) IngredientsMake sure all ingredients are at room temperature. 1/2 cup coconut oil or softened butter 1/2 cup honey 1/2 cup molasses 3 eggs, room temp 1 cup sour cream or plain yogurt, room temp 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce 1-2 TBSP grated fresh ginger 1 cup garbanzo bean flour 1/2 cup quinoa or…
What the Brassica Family Can Do For You – Kohlrabi Two Ways
I know most people aren’t that familiar with kohlrabi, but they’re a great way to diversify your diet. Whenever my dad fixed corned beef and cabbage, kohlrabi were in the pot. Hard to find except at farmers markets and in larger metropolitan areas, but they are so easy to grow. The seeds are available almost…