Passover is often filled with yucky foods made with matzo meal that do a terrible job of imitating real food. I have found that dessert are especially tough, as many people try to modify regular recipes to be kosher for Passover, but the result is never going to be quite the same. My opinion is that … Continue reading Flourless Chocolate Cake
Charoset, kid friendly and nut free!
Those of you who celebrate Passover know that the holiday has its benefits (matzo ball soup!) and drawbacks (how long has this seder been dragging on??). On the plus side for me is definitely charoset - this sweet apple and walnut mixture comes near the end of the seder, and marks the beginning of the … Continue reading Charoset, kid friendly and nut free!
Basic 100% Whole Wheat Bread (Bread Machine)
As I talked about in great detail in my post about why I love my bread machine, over the last few months I have learned that it is entirely possible to feed my family homemade bread without tons of effort - all I needed was a little help from a cumbersome but very useful appliance! … Continue reading Basic 100% Whole Wheat Bread (Bread Machine)
Why I Love My Bread Machine
I can't believe it's taken me this long to tell you all about my bread machine, and for that I apologize! This is an appliance I never thought I'd buy until 2 things happened. First, I read Barbara Kingsolver's Animal, Vegetable, Miracle (inspiration for my pizza obsession, too!). As a quick summary, Kingsolver's family decided … Continue reading Why I Love My Bread Machine
Update!
Hi everyone! I wanted to apologize for my absence over the past few weeks, but I think you'll forgive me when I tell you it was because our little munchkin is now a big sister! The "peanut" joined us on March 4, which has pushed trying new recipes lower on my priority list (below things like … Continue reading Update!
Baked Ziti
I have exciting news - my little munchkin, who for months and months has rejected anything with tomato sauce, has finally started warming up! This has changed my life, as she will now eat pizza with us, and also opens up more options in terms of pasta dishes I can make since I don't necessarily … Continue reading Baked Ziti
Meat Sauce
As I've mentioned many times, we are a family of pasta eaters. More often than not, we end up making some whole wheat pasta mixed with frozen veggies, tomato sauce from a jar, and maybe broiled chicken breasts when I remember to take some out of the freezer. But when I have a little more … Continue reading Meat Sauce
Spinach Mashed Potatoes
I don't know about you, but I am always looking for ways to eat more vegetables. Despite my passion for wholesome cooking, my friends are often shocked to find out that integrating veggies into my family's diet does not come naturally at all! So I'm sure the munchkin's aversion to most veggies is directly related … Continue reading Spinach Mashed Potatoes
Quinoa Muffins
Yes, another muffin recipe. I fully admit that I have a crazy obsession with muffins, but I just love that it is so easy to make a snack suitable for kids and grown-ups with wholesome ingredients that keeps beautifully in the freezer. Really, what could be better? I've been wanting to try these for a … Continue reading Quinoa Muffins
Oatmeal Muffins
Oats are a food I am always trying to get more of into my diet. I tried having oatmeal for breakfast every day, but I can't quite get into it - every once in a while I like it, but I always get sucked back in by my GoLean Crunch addiction! Oatmeal cookies are great, but … Continue reading Oatmeal Muffins
The Simply Wholesome Kitchen 