Quinoa Nut Pilaf

Quinoa Nut Pilaf

Variations: • Use any nut instead of pecans – walnuts, almonds, pistachio • Use different herbs instead of cilantro – parsley, mint, basil • Add 1/4 cup of thinly sliced green onions or finely chopped red onion • Add a 1/2 cup of frozen (or fresh) peas, or corn,or...
Baked Blueberry French Toast

Baked Blueberry French Toast

My sister introduced me to this recipe years ago and it is a big family favorite. It’s quick and easy to make the night before. In the morning toss the blueberries and pecans on top and bake in a pre-heated oven for 25 minutes.   Baked Blueberry French...
Sweet Potato Pancakes

Sweet Potato Pancakes

This is one of my favorite pancake recipes, delicious and leaves the belly feeling full and happy. Whenever I have sweet potato on my weekly menu (either to roast or cook stovetop), I add an extra sweet potato to have for these pancakes or for Sweet Potato Oatmeal. If...
Oatmeal with Pear and Pecans

Oatmeal with Pear and Pecans

In general I use rolled oats, also known as old-fashioned oats. The difference between rolled oats, steel-cut oats and instant oatmeal is how the oat graots are processed. Oat groats are the inner kernel of the grain. First the outer hull is removed exposing the...
Carrot Apple Muffins

Carrot Apple Muffins

Loaded with carrots, apples, pecans and raisins these muffins fill the belly and get the day off to a good nutritious start. They can also convert from breakfast food to a teatime delight with cream cheese icing and coconut sprinkled on top. Simply mix 2–4 tablespoons...