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Gluten Free Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

August 29, 2019May 20, 2019 by Carlotta

Are you okay? Did you fall off your chair? Yes, this is a cookie recipe from a devoted NON-baker. Feel free to stop laughing any time now… Both of my parents were educators, which meant we had nearly 3 months every year to travel, explore, and experience new things. The summer of 1967, we toured … Read more Gluten Free Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Curry, Chicken & Wild Rice Salad

June 28, 2022May 8, 2019 by Carlotta

Spring has arrived in Minnesota, which makes me crave salads, grilling, long leisurely evenings by the lake, and s’mores.

Chicken, Artichoke, and Cannellini Spezzatino

April 23, 2019April 20, 2019 by Carlotta

My mother-in-law was not a fan of stew. She told me on several occasions that stew is for people who are “too lazy to make soup”. I (respectfully) disagree with her opinion, and believe that stew is more practical for those days when I don’t have time to cut veggies into dainty little pieces to be gracefully slurped along with copious amounts of broth. Give me something thick and hearty. And sooner, rather than later!

Beef or Lamb Bone Broth

July 28, 2021February 6, 2019 by Carlotta

Miracle-working — or media hype. Trend-setting — or something your grandmother did. Bone broth has been in the health and dietary spotlight for quite a few years now. As one of the least trendy people on the planet, my name is Carlotta, and I like bone broth.

Savory Cauliflower Waffles

May 26, 2022November 5, 2018 by Carlotta

I have a new BFF in the morning, and a large portion of my diet has been altered. What has prompted this transformation? Cauliflower waffles, of course!

Autumn Beef Stew for Slow Cooker

April 11, 2019November 2, 2018 by Carlotta

I am embarrassed to admit that I actually like the shorter days of autumn. Seriously! During the long daylight hours of summer, I need to be outdoors from sunrise to sunset. When darkness hits about 6:00, I treasure evening in the cosiness of our home.

Herbed Croutons

October 25, 2019November 1, 2018 by Carlotta

What is the best way to top a salad or bowl of homemade soup? CROUTONS, of course! Using those final slices of a loaf of gluten free bread allows me to enjoy croutons without regret.

Perfectly Pressure-Cooked Chicken Breasts

June 11, 2019September 15, 2018 by Carlotta

If Albert Einstein’s definition of insanity is “doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results”, then my version for cooking would be “doing the same thing over and over and DREADING different results”.

Kahlua Fudge Sauce

December 10, 2021August 27, 2018 by Carlotta

I seem to be caught in an ice cream state of mind. There may be all sorts of reasons, such as summer time heat and sunshine, but mostly it’s because I love ice cream.

Fresh Sausage Egg Bake

December 27, 2020June 30, 2018 by Carlotta

June — Weddings. Graduation parties. Vacations. Family reunions. A few more weddings. And then — BABY SHOWERS. Yes! So many fun celebrations fill the month, and make it fly by quicker than 30 days of any other month.

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