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Simple Blackened Salmon

July 4, 2020July 4, 2020 by Carlotta

Here is an embarrassing confession: I have childishly avoided “blackened” foods for many years. In the late 1980’s, I was served blackened salmon at a restaurant in San Diego. It was basically a charred, overcooked slab of fish. Because of the failure of that chef, I assumed blackened meat of any type was going to … Read more Simple Blackened Salmon

Smoked Salmon & Asparagus with Alfredo Sauce

June 10, 2022July 3, 2020 by Carlotta

I love Springtime. And Autumn. And Winter. And Summer.

I guess I just love being alive and surrounded by the beauty of God’s creation!

Smoky Rhubarb Bourbon Barbecue Sauce

July 4, 2020July 2, 2020 by Carlotta

Let me explain something to you: this is the ONLY barbecue sauce you will ever need. Since this is summertime and my rhubarb is still growing like crazy, it’s the perfect time to smother everything in sauce. In fact, I would quite possibly eat my elbow if it was dipped in this smoky sauce. There … Read more Smoky Rhubarb Bourbon Barbecue Sauce

Beef Oysters

March 29, 2024June 15, 2020 by Carlotta

NO!!! These are not what you are thinking! Get your mind out of the gutter, and focus on this tasty, easy, inexpensive, fun treat. My mother was the master of frugal meals. She would serve our family of 5 on a tight budget so that we could travel and have adventures during summer vacation — … Read more Beef Oysters

Simple Pork Carbonara

January 6, 2023May 24, 2020 by Carlotta

There are times that I plan on leftovers. And there are times that I dread leftovers. Reheating the same old meal can get . . . . . . . . . . OLD. But when the leftovers can be completely reinvented into something incredible, then I start digging through the refrigerator and freezer, hoping … Read more Simple Pork Carbonara

Bacon-Wrapped Pork Loin

May 26, 2020May 24, 2020 by Carlotta

Do you ever have the desire to make something special for supper, yet don’t want to put much effort into it? Maybe it’s a Wednesday evening at home, or a “stay at home” order that makes family time even more precious. Either way, this is the perfect dish — perfectly easy, wonderfully beautiful, spectacularly delicious. … Read more Bacon-Wrapped Pork Loin

Buckwheat Buttermilk Waffles – Gluten Free

February 10, 2023May 8, 2020 by Carlotta

Like many families, we read the Little House books by Laura Ingalls Wilder. In fact recently, I’ve been reading “Farmer Boy” outloud to my husband. He loves to hear about the adventures of young Almanzo, and all the buckwheat cakes he ate. 😊

Creamed Chicken over Mashed Potatoes

July 18, 2021March 1, 2020 by Carlotta

Some times we need a “food hug”. Do you know what I mean? It’s a day when things have been challenging. We feel lonely or discouraged. The stressors of life seem to be digging their claws into our hearts, and we long for the innocent freedom of childhood. And a healing hug. A beloved meal … Read more Creamed Chicken over Mashed Potatoes

Peanut Butter Cookies – Flourless

February 28, 2020February 28, 2020 by Carlotta

Peanut butter. Served on celery with raisins – bumps on a log. Served on bread with jelly – PBJ. Served on banana with chocolate chips – Carlotta pretending to be healthy. Peanut butter served AS A COOKIE – I’m in heaven! I started experimenting with gluten free cookie recipes in the weeks leading up to … Read more Peanut Butter Cookies – Flourless

Homemade Swedish Filmjölk

July 6, 2021February 7, 2020 by Carlotta

One thing I desperately miss about Sweden is being able to walk out of the grocery store with a carton of filmjölk in my hands. Filmjölk is similar to kefir, but has a little more zip and zing. It is basically cultured milk — beneficial bacteria is added to milk which makes it taste tangy, … Read more Homemade Swedish Filmjölk

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