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Icelandic Plokkfiskur

July 28, 2021January 9, 2020 by Carlotta

The literal translation of “plokkfiskur” is not the most pleasant term – pulled, plucked, or mashed fish – but this simple, hearty dish is the heartbeat of Icelandic families. Think about how homey and familiar macaroni and cheese is to Americans. They crave it as children, and recreate it as adults because of nostalgia. And … Read more Icelandic Plokkfiskur

Classic Egg Bake

November 25, 2019November 21, 2019 by Carlotta

So, it seems like “trending recipes” are all the rage. Not on this food blog!!! Seriously! Who are the people that conjur up these new trends? People without a normal life?

Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies

March 4, 2021October 16, 2019 by Carlotta

One of the best memories I have is coming home from school – even as a teenager – to the smell of freshly baked cookies. My mother would sit at the table with us, pour a glass of milk, and listen as we chatted about our day.

Gluten Free Brownies

October 12, 2019October 11, 2019 by Carlotta

I should have been a boy scout. As the middle of 3 girls, I considered myself a tomboy. Of course, life wasn’t very rough and rugged while we flitted from music lesson to art course to language class, even though I could play a mean game of kickball. But I still live by the boy scout motto: BE PREPARED.

Chicken & Mushroom Stroganoff

September 12, 2019September 11, 2019 by Carlotta

Where do you find inspiration for the meals you create? Something you ate at a restaurant? Something you found online? Or saw on a TV show?

Spiced Cider Sangria

September 19, 2019September 9, 2019 by Carlotta

Every family has its quirks and weirdness. My family may just have more than our share, but I love them anyway! When serving spiced apple cider to our kids when they were younger, we called it “Spider”. SPIced ciDER. Get it? Mash-up of words? Of course, so why not create a delicious mash-up of beverages???

Easy Rum and Raspberry Sauce

December 24, 2021August 23, 2019 by Carlotta

It is very tempting to eat this sauce for dessert. And for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and a few snack times in between. It is incredible!

Rhubarb and Raspberry Crumble – Paleo-style

August 29, 2019August 21, 2019 by Carlotta

True confession here: I am not a huge fan of dessert. My husband grew up with a mother who baked pies, cakes, and cookies daily, and each meal – and every cup of coffee – was accompanied by some wonderful homemade treat. Honestly, I would rather eat a candy bar filled with tons of sugar, fat, and preservatives than a slice of homemade pie. But that may change!

Chicken Salad with a Taste of Mexico

January 12, 2020June 2, 2019 by Carlotta

I seem to be hooked on cumin right now. There’s something perfectly suitable for warm weather in the nutty, earthy, peppery taste of cumin. It’s not an in-your-face flavour, but packs a little heat in a nicely subdued package.

Easy Broiled Tuna Melts

June 15, 2020May 28, 2019 by Carlotta

There are some things I love about food blogs: the writing is captivating, the photography is stunning and can cause me to wipe drool from my chin, and the recipes creatively use ingredients in new and unusual ways. But let’s get real here! That is not the way I cook on a daily basis. Nor is it the way my family wants to eat regularly. Seriously! Pickle Brine Chicken Tortilla Soup???

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