Peanut Rocks are an oatmeal cookie with chopped peanuts. The cookies have a mild peanut flavor that gets stronger over time. I found this recipe in an old Workbasket Magazine, dated July, 1969. The recipe was submitted by Mrs. Ewald Johnson. In order to make a dairy-free cookie, I slightly altered the original…
Apple Kuchen, a Dairy-Free Apple Cake
Apple Kuchen is an apple filled cake similar to a coffee cake that is best served at room temperature or warmed in the microwave. Pair a warm slice with a hot cup of tea and I’m a happy camper! This recipe has similar flavors as the Dairy-Free Apple Crisp. The cake is not overly…
Dairy-Free Chocolate Pudding
Dairy-Free Chocolate Pudding is a rich and creamy dessert. It will satisfy a sweet tooth. I use soy milk for this recipe, but you can use almondmilk or other non-dairy or dairy milk. My husband is dairy-free and has been wanting chocolate pudding since he saw a commercial for pre-made chocolate pudding. So, I…
Sweet Iced Tea, Light and Refreshing
Sweet Iced Tea is a refreshing beverage. My husband, Jeff, likes sweet tea. He likes his tea to be mildly sweet. This iced tea recipe is Jeff’s recipe. It isn’t sweet like some restaurant teas. If you like your tea sweeter, you can add more sugar. Some people add lemon to their ice tea. Jeff…
Cauliflower Pizza Crust, A Light Alternative
Cauliflower Pizza Crust is a light alternative to a typical bread pizza crust. You won’t taste the cauliflower with toppings on the crust. You can slightly taste the texture of the cauliflower rice. A cauliflower pizza crust is interesting to me, so I did some searching and found a recipe by Katie Lee on…
Baked Parmesan Zucchini
Baked Parmesan Zucchini is tender crisp zucchini slices topped with Parmesan cheese. It is good served as an appetizer or side dish. I sometimes like to prepare it for my lunch. When making this dish, first mix the oil and spices in a large bowl then set aside. Then, wash the zucchini. Next, peel…
Chocolate Waffles, Cake for Breakfast?
Chocolate Waffles taste like chocolate cake! They are rich and chocolatey. So, have some cake for breakfast! 😉 The outside is a little crisp and the inside is soft like a chocolate cake. Because these waffles are like having chocolate cake for breakfast, I only make them occasionally. They are good to serve chocolate-loving…
Beefaroni, Hearty Baked Casserole
Beefaroni is a hearty casserole made up of ground beef, cheese, macaroni, tomato sauce and vegetables. Not all beefaroni recipes include vegetables. I include carrots and corn in my Beefaroni. You can substitute your favorite vegetables, if carrots or corn aren’t appealing. The ground beef in this dish is broken into small pieces. I…
Refrigerator Rolls, A Time Saver
Refrigerator rolls are a soft, chewy bread. The rolls are good plain, or topped with butter and/or jelly. They are also good smothered in gravy with your Thanksgiving dinner. Refrigerator Rolls are versatile and an easy bread dough to make. You can shape them as dinner rolls, cloverleaf rolls or a loaf of bread. …
Chicken Stir Fry, Quick and Easy!
Chicken Stir Fry is a light and refreshing meal. The flavors are mild. The chicken is tender, the vegetables and cashews are crunchy. This recipe makes more than what Jeff and I will eat for one meal, so we have leftovers. I like to reheat the leftovers in a skillet. I think it helps to…