Crispy Seasoned Potato Skins
As I was about to throw away a bunch of potato skins (sadly, I still haven’t started a compost bin here in Mississippi), I thought, “I’d bet these would bake well.” Turns out, I was right. Note: Potato skins have a lot of phytonutrients, a natural source of antioxidants that help detoxify the body. However, pesticdes [...]

Potato Broccoli Soup
With winter coming, I’ve been getting a craving for soup. Tonight I wanted something thick and hearty but not too heavy, so I made Potato Broccoli Soup. It was delicious — filling, but not too rich. If you do want rich, add cream or whole milk as a final step. I adapted the recipe from [...]

Spiced Creamed Chicken
I was going to call this recipe “No Spring Chicken” because it contains the spices of fall (get it?), but it didn’t sound quite as appetizing. I’ve had to get creative with my dairy-free, sugar-free, gluten-free, fun-free diet of undetermined length (as part of my own cleanse), because I’m getting tired of straight-up stir fry. I’m [...]

Thai Baked Curry Fish
I have a weakness for Thai food. I love the flavors of coconut milk, lemongrass, basil and curry, and I wanted to find a way to combine them in an easy baked fish dish. I used this recipe as a jumping off point and adapted it to my liking. I was able to find almost all [...]

Baked French Toast
This morning I had a craving for french toast, but I wanted to dress it up a bit an add a serving of fruit. Enter Baked French Toast. My grandma makes a similar dish for company, and it’s a total crowd-pleaser. I used two kinds of bread: banana walnut and blueberry, both from the bakery, [...]