Granola has become so expensive, and the ingredients have gone downhill in quality. I used to make Kirk granola, so why not make it again? I wanted to perfect a base recipe, with no nuts, seeds or berries first. The first version didn't have enough "sauce" to cover the oats deeply. And it was salt-free.… Continue reading Nut-Free Snacking Granola
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Mozzarella Herb Bread
I came across this recipe and adapted it for my Zojirushi bread machine. The Zoji heats your ingredients, whereas most bread machines do not. I find this step is why it produces much better bread, especially using 3 forms of dairy, as in this recipe. The original recipe was created for 3 sizes of breach… Continue reading Mozzarella Herb Bread
From Scratch Hamburger Buns
One of the biggest issues of making your food from scratch is that once you go all in, you often find that commercial-made food doesn't taste good anymore. Or smell great. Or sit in your stomach right. Bread is the biggest issue for me. When all I do is buy premade bread for months, I… Continue reading From Scratch Hamburger Buns
Chickpea Spring Salad
I was craving fresh flavors, and this recipe satisfied that. I took a couple of recipes I had seen online and made my version. The avocado takes it over the top: crunchy peppers and onions, creamy smooth chickpeas, and avocadoes. A simple dressing is all it needs to pull it together. Chickpea Spring Salad Ingredients:… Continue reading Chickpea Spring Salad
Soft Double Ginger Cookies
I've been baking this cookie recipe for over 20 years now. I found it not long after Kirk and I got together when I found out how much he loves ginger. The cookies are easy to make and store well on the counter for a couple of days. Soft in texture, and a great taste… Continue reading Soft Double Ginger Cookies