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Simple Pork Carbonara

January 6, 2023May 24, 2020 by Carlotta

There are times that I plan on leftovers. And there are times that I dread leftovers. Reheating the same old meal can get . . . . . . . . . . OLD. But when the leftovers can be completely reinvented into something incredible, then I start digging through the refrigerator and freezer, hoping … Read more Simple Pork Carbonara

Creamed Chicken over Mashed Potatoes

July 18, 2021March 1, 2020 by Carlotta

Some times we need a “food hug”. Do you know what I mean? It’s a day when things have been challenging. We feel lonely or discouraged. The stressors of life seem to be digging their claws into our hearts, and we long for the innocent freedom of childhood. And a healing hug. A beloved meal … Read more Creamed Chicken over Mashed Potatoes

Rich Tomato, Vodka, and Roasted Garlic Sauce

February 2, 2020February 2, 2020 by Carlotta

Homemade pasta sauce puts every store bought-brand to shame. There truly is no way to replicate the combination you have simmering on the stovetop at home, and my family is always happy when a mega-batch of this sauce is ready to go.

Classic Egg Bake

November 25, 2019November 21, 2019 by Carlotta

So, it seems like “trending recipes” are all the rage. Not on this food blog!!! Seriously! Who are the people that conjur up these new trends? People without a normal life?

Chili Under Pressure

November 23, 2020October 9, 2019 by Carlotta

I love soups and stews. Comfort food to me is all about lots of veggies cooked in a flavourful broth, with some good lean meat thrown in. Forget pasta. Forget bread. And definitely forget anything fried. Give it to me fresh, hot, and FAST. Even when life is at its craziest, I crave food that … Read more Chili Under Pressure

Chicken Salad with a Taste of Mexico

January 12, 2020June 2, 2019 by Carlotta

I seem to be hooked on cumin right now. There’s something perfectly suitable for warm weather in the nutty, earthy, peppery taste of cumin. It’s not an in-your-face flavour, but packs a little heat in a nicely subdued package.

Savory Cauliflower Waffles

May 26, 2022November 5, 2018 by Carlotta

I have a new BFF in the morning, and a large portion of my diet has been altered. What has prompted this transformation? Cauliflower waffles, of course!

Herbed Croutons

October 25, 2019November 1, 2018 by Carlotta

What is the best way to top a salad or bowl of homemade soup? CROUTONS, of course! Using those final slices of a loaf of gluten free bread allows me to enjoy croutons without regret.

Spicy Asian Chicken and Bok Choy Soup

January 31, 2022June 7, 2018 by Carlotta

Have you ever noticed that the hotter the climate, the hotter the food? There are several reasons for extra-spicy food closer to the Equator – protecting people from spoiling food, stimulating appetite in hot weather, and increasing metabolism to induce sweating so the body feels cooler.

Classic Hashbrown Potato Casserole Made Gluten Free

December 24, 2021April 28, 2018 by Carlotta

How many church cookbooks do you have? Even though I love the creativity and beautiful photography of professional cookbooks, there is something special about the tried and true daily recipes, approved by families, and shared with their friends in the church cookbook.

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