Sesame seed bagels are the best breakfast food. Since my first batch of homemade bagels was a delicious success, I decided to give The Sophisticated Gourmet’s recipe a second go. It is just as good as I remembered–extra chewy and perfect for smearing with cream…
German Chocolate Donuts for Dessert
German chocolate donuts that are the perfect ending to any meal. donuts: 1 box German chocolate cake mix 1 large egg 1/2 c. milk 1/4 c. vegetable oil topping: 1 c. light brown sugar 1 tbs. unsalted butter, melted 1/4 tsp. salt…
Spicy Chorizo Roll
This spicy chorizo roll is a simple sandwich that packs a punch. whole wheat roll spicy chorizo sausage arugula one clove of garlic, peeled extra virgin olive oil coarse sea salt cracked black pepper Cut the sausage to fit the…
Spaghetti with Classic Meat Sauce
A classic meat sauce, lightened up to be the perfect weeknight meal. whole wheat spaghetti 1 lb. lean ground turkey 1 32oz. can crushed tomatoes with basil 1/2 zucchini, chopped 1/2 yellow squash, chopped 1/2 yellow onion, chopped 1 clove of…
Scandinavian Muesli
Those Danes know a thing or two about making muesli. 3 c. old-fashioned rolled oats 2/3 c. rye flakes or wheat flakes 1/3 c. almonds 1/3 c. chopped pecans 2 tbs. unsweetened coconut flakes 1/4 c. unsweetened dried mango, cubed 1/4 c….
A Weekend BBQ
70 degree weather is meant for grilling with family and friends. Kylie and Dane joined us for an afternoon BBQ up at the cabin. All of our favorite recipes made the menu–roasted corn, guiltless guacamole, BBQ chicken strips, whole wheat rolls, and a hearty green…