RECIPES

The always perfect combination of peanut butter and chocolate come together in this most delicious bar cookie recipe, given to me by a good friend. It's a favorite after school treat for the boys. Served with a glass of cold milk, it's easily the perfect classic and...

I created this low fat carrot cake recipe for Colin's birthday this year, not knowing (after all these years!) that he doesn't really care for carrot cake. Luckily, he loved it and when I told him it was lowfat, he was happily surprised. The fat in this recipe comes...

The Elk restaurant in Spokane is a great spot to enjoy brewpub style food and I've enjoyed their Black Bean Burgers when they've offered them from time to time. I've adapted their recipe to be quick and simple while still being tasty.   Ingredients 1 tablespoon...

This delicious roasted corn pasta salad recipe is the perfect accompaniment to the Black Bean Burgers served at the Elk in Spokane. I've adapted their recipe to make at home and although I'm not a fan of chipotle peppers, the flavor works perfectly here, adding just...

These delicious eggnog ice-cream sandwiches are a fun and unexpected treat during the Christmas holiday season. Make a bunch to have on hand or throw them together in a jiffy when in need of dessert in a hurry. Start with some thin store-bought gingerbread cookies and...

Some treats I spotted recently at the store inspired me to create this Christmas Holiday Cake, featuring a sweet winter scene complete with trees, logs, and mushrooms. This would be the perfect project to do with children because it's easy and fun to make. I started...

I'm a huge fan of cheesecake, but not of the preparation. I devised this delicious no-bake pumpkin cheesecake recipe to make a quick and easy best ever dessert that requires no baking and very little preparation.   When I lived in remote Alaska, I loved ordering...

Grandma MaryJane makes this Green Salad with Mandarins and Pomegranate Seeds every year for Thanksgiving and It is one of my all-time favorite recipes.  I've lightened it up a bit since the Thanksgiving meal is such a heavy one, but the results are still a fruity,...

When it comes to roasting a turkey, I have a really simplistic approach. I have a huge old enamelware roaster that my mom found at Goodwill many years ago. I swear by roasting my turkey covered in the pan. To prepare it, I simply rub it with a little olive oil and...