We recently had a very good friend over for dinner. He lives out of town, so when he visits it’s always a special treat. He’s not related by blood, but he’s family. 😉 Prior to him coming over (let’s call him “J”) AJ and I were trying to think of what to make for dinner….
Spreads & Condiments
Simple Homemade Pizza Sauce
It’s pouring here – a cool 54 degrees (F). The leaves are falling and it’s getting darker earlier, indicating summer is quickly coming to a close. We Alaskans often joke that we only have 2 seasons up here: winter and road construction. All joking aside, it’s true – we hardly have a spring or fall, but…
Hot Fudge Sauce With Cocoa
You know your life as a food blogger has reached an all time low when you are caught in the kitchen by your children licking hot fudge sauce off of your shirt. And then they want a lick too. Yes, sadly that seriously happened. I was taking pictures and next thing I knew my shirt was…
Dairy Free Pumpkin Spice Coffee Creamer (Vegan/No Sugar Added)
I normally don’t take creamer in my coffee. Well, at least not anymore. I used to. Up until I changed my diet and couldn’t find the right sort of dairy free creamer substitute. I tried everything from dairy free coffee creamers to canned coconut milk to any and every dairy free milk under the sun….
Vegan Caramel Sauce
Caramel… sweet sweet caramel…. It’s something many of us haven’t been able to indulge in – in a very long time. And I’m not talking about healthier caramel made from almond butter or dates (not that there’s anything wrong with those), but I’m talking about real sinfully rich caramel. So sinful that it melts in…
Refined Sugar Free Peanut Butter Spread with Chia Seeds (mock Jif)
Prior to overhauling the way my family eats (and becoming gluten free), Jif Peanut Butter was our peanut butter of choice. When I finally stopped to check out the ingredients, I realized the Jif needed to go: Ingredients:Made from roasted peanuts and sugar, contains 2% of less of: molasses, fully hydrogenated vegetable oils (rapeseed and…
Goat Cheese Spread for Crackers or Veggies
We put our Christmas tree up this weekend. We had a wonderful time as a family decorating the tree, but unpacking the ornaments is always an extra special treat for me. When I was little, my Aunt owned a Hallmark store in Michigan, so every year she would send me and my brother ornaments. As…
Refined Sugar-Free Cranberry Sauce
I don’t know about you, but growing up, cranberry sauce always came from a can. It didn’t dawn on me until I was older that you could actually make your own cranberry sauce (I know, what a concept). When I was little, I actually prided myself on being able to get the cranberry sauce out…
Homemade Ranch Dressing
This Homemade Ranch Dressing recipe is so delicious and easy to make (even your kids can make it!). You’ll never want to go back to store-bought again! It is very rare that I purchase an already made salad dressing or dip. I generally make all of ours from scratch, or mostly scratch (I use store-bought…
