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Fluffy, Flavorful & Dairy-Free: Pancakes That Break the Rules

There’s a long-standing myth in the brunch world that dairy-free pancakes are, well... sad. Dry. Flat. Lifeless. The kind of breakfast that makes you wish you’d just grabbed toast instead. But I’m ...

Tasting the Trend: Can Hearts of Palm Noodles Replace Pasta?

If you're anything like me, pasta has always been a go-to comfort food, it's easy, satisfying, and endlessly customizable. But as much as I love a big bowl of penne, I don’t always love the calories ...

Pemmican: As Good as Gold

Pemmican is one of the most important foods that you’ve probably never heard of. Pemmican dates back several millennia as being made and consumed by the indigenous peoples of North America, ...

Pancakes for Desserts? These Apple Banana Oat Pancakes Satisfy

I’ve always loved experimenting with ways to make desserts healthier. After a meal, I often find myself craving something sweet. While an occasional indulgence is completely fine, I enjoy taking on ...

Crunch Into Tradition: Delicious Passover Matzo Granola

The holiday of Passover is currently underway. This eight-day holiday commemorates the Israelites’ Exodus from Egypt and escape from slavery. As the Israelites left the desert, they didn’t have time ...

Our Favorite Carrot Cake

It is once again springtime here in the Midwest, which got me thinking about one of my favorite cakes to make. Since Easter is right around the corner, I thought I better share my absolute favorite ...

It’s Time to Grill! Make Grilled Greek-Lemon Chicken

The weather is still very inconsistent, but that’s not stopping us from firing up the grill. After many months of deliberation, my husband just recently purchased a new charcoal grill, and decided to ...

A Lemony Welcome to Spring

Lemons truly rule in the Spring! Their bright yellow color reminds me that Summer is only a heartbeat away, their zip and tang reminds me how good cold lemonade is on a hot day, and lemon desserts ...

“Shaken” Steak & Eggs

For me, there is no better start to the day than steak and eggs. It stands high in the ranks of any breakfast or brunch menu with the likes of Eggs Benedict or a hot stack of pancakes, and any diner ...

Sweet Breakfast Buns

It’s my favorite time again: recipe testing time for a new How to Bake Breads class! Since the pandemic, home cooks have really taken to learning how to make their own bread at home. We offer two ...

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Fluffy, Flavorful & Dairy-Free: Pancakes That Break the Rules

Tasting the Trend: Can Hearts of Palm Noodles Replace Pasta?

Pemmican: As Good as Gold

Pancakes for Desserts? These Apple Banana Oat Pancakes Satisfy

Crunch Into Tradition: Delicious Passover Matzo Granola

Our Favorite Carrot Cake

It’s Time to Grill! Make Grilled Greek-Lemon Chicken

A Lemony Welcome to Spring

“Shaken” Steak & Eggs

Sweet Breakfast Buns

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