Month: March 2018

Baked Oatmeal With Figs & Pecans

Baked Oatmeal With Figs & Pecans

Lately I’ve been craving cereal, but I have not eaten traditional store bought cereal in several years. So on this Funday Sunday morning I made the best alternative to conventional cereal, baked oatmeal. My mom has made baked oatmeal for the last few years and 

TURNIP, MUSHROOM & GARLIC PIZZA

TURNIP, MUSHROOM & GARLIC PIZZA

Earlier this summer I had fresh turnips from the farmer’s market & wanted to find a new way to cook turnips besides using them as a side dish sautéed in butter like I have in the past. Adding some chopped shiitake mushrooms, adds some depth 

Homemade Spelt Flour Pizza Dough

Homemade Spelt Flour Pizza Dough

Who doesn’t like pizza on the weekend? There is nothing like the crunch of a perfect pizza crust loaded with your favorite toppings. Unlike most of the carryout & store bought pizzas, made from scratch pizza is not loaded with salt, sugar, & other preservatives. 

Pumpkin Spice Chai Tea Latte

Pumpkin Spice Chai Tea Latte

Dairy free but filled with all the Fall flavors! I love warm drinks first thing in the mornings, especially when the colors of fall are out and there’s a crisp coolness in the air.  While coming up with this recipe, I used three different non-dairy 

Tomatillo Salsa

Tomatillo Salsa

I have found that tomatillos plants are pretty easy to grow and usually give an abundance of fruit. The second year that . Last Year I only had two plants, but I had enough to make at least 20 pints of salsa that I preserved 

NO-BAKE PUMPKIN CHOCOLATE BITES

NO-BAKE PUMPKIN CHOCOLATE BITES

These no-bake bites are not only delicious but are filled with healthy fats & other nutrients. They are sweetened with dates, cacao chocolate & small amount of maple syrup. Even though these are a much healthier choice than most conventional desserts & treats, I still 

SPICY RED PEPPER HUMMUS

SPICY RED PEPPER HUMMUS

Hummus is a hot commodity in most parties, used as an appetizer or part of a main dish. Some of my favorite ways to use hummus recipe is on sandwiches, turkey burgers & as a dip for fresh veggies. This hummus is very creamy & 

Lentil, Mushroom, Carrot Soup

Lentil, Mushroom, Carrot Soup

If you like a pot of full of goodness, warmth & comfort, that’s what all the #emmasonepotwonders are all about & this is one of those recipes. This is a lighter soup, but still filling and delicious. When I made the soup, I forgot to 

Blackened Salmon Tacos

Blackened Salmon Tacos

If you are looking for an easy protein to use for dinner, salmon is a great choice since it only takes a few minutes to cook. It’s also versatile, you can bake it, grill it or my favorite is cooking it stovetop using a cast