Paleo Streusel Pear Pie

Paleo Pear Streusel Pie
Paleo Streusel Pear Pie with it's sweetly spiced crumb topping is my favorite pie of all time - even better than chocolate cream pie, and that's saying a lot.  Because Pumpkin Pie and Chocolate Cream Pie trump fruit pies for family gatherings, I don't make Paleo Streusel Pear Pie that often.  That's totally okay with me because it actually saves ... Read More

Carrot Cake Breakfast Bars

Carrot Cake Breakfast Bars
I created Carrot Cake Breakfast Bars with busy moms in mind who want to feed their kiddos a good breakfast on the fly and sneak in some veggies on the way.  These bars do double duty for after school snacks as well.  Or for mom for tea time with a friend.  Bonus, they are made completely in the food processor. ... Read More

Herb-Crusted Roasted Salmon with Roasted Broccoli Steaks

Herb-Crusted Roasted Salmon with Roasted Broccoli Steaks
Who doesn't love the ease of one pan dinners like this Herb-Crusted Roasted Salmon with Roasted Broccoli Steaks? It's fancy yet easy and without fuss.  I'm cooking in a vacation kitchen these days.  We escaped the snow for awhile :)  Living without the usual comforts of my home kitchen has inspired me to prepare one pan simple meals.  Good thing ... Read More

Bok Choy Chicken Dumpling Soup

Bok Choy Chicken Dumpling Soup
My Dad was stationed in China during world war II where he developed a love for their culture.  After his return, it became a tradition to frequent the local Chinese restaurant often on Sunday nights when my mom wanted a break from cooking.  Two memories stand out to me, their delicious wonton soup and the grin on my dad's face ... Read More

Herb Crusted Paleo Turkey Pot Pie

Herb Crusted Paleo Turkey Pot Pie
Pot pie...who doesn't love it?  And, can you even think of a better comfort food to take the chill off on a cold and dark winter night?  With leftover turkey from our Thanksgiving feast and some homemade turkey stock, I baked up this Herb Crusted Paleo Turkey Pot Pie.  My husband (who isn't grain-free) and I proceeded to practically polish ... Read More

Chocolate Zucchini Muffins

Chocolate Zucchini Muffins
Our annual Cannon Beach family vacation where memories were made is now behind us.  We got to spend a lot of time with those grands that are growing up too quickly.  Such treasured times.  I hated for it to end. We took early morning walks on the beach. One afternoon when the sun came out, we ventured to Hug Point, ... Read More