Carrot Cake Griddle Cakes

Seriously like eating cake for breakfast.  These griddle cakes use Carrot Cake Jam in place of the sugar. This not only cuts down on the sugar but adds tons of flavor. Pre-heat a griddle on med-low heat. Whisk the dry ingredients together in a large bowl: 1c flour 1 ½ ts baking powder ½ ts …

Nut’n Berry Smoothie: Allergy-free and Anti-inflammatory

Nut’ n Berry Smoothie. AKA: allergy free protein smoothie. Tall-Dark and Handsome calls it the Ugly Berry Smoothie. Remember when I lost my taste buds? I am still troubled by it.  Some of the lingering effects of my condition include constant itchiness and the inability to eat anything remotely spicy (a tragedy!). In an effort …

Root Vegetable Ragu

My mom is always an inspiration in my cooking.  Days when I miss my family, I make things that remind me of home. Growing up my mother made something she called student's ragu.  It is a layered and simmered dish all done in mom’s electric skillet.   Mom’s ragu has potatoes, onions, ground beef and the …