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Caramel Pecan Cake

Caramel Pecan Cake
This is an  incredible cake.  It is rather expensive because of the pecans and the maple syrup, but if you want to win the heart of someone, this is the recipe to do it with. Make some homemade whipped cream to go on top -- oh my goodness! I use Pamela's baking mix for Gluten free people.   Ingredients Cake 3 cups toasted pecans 1 cup melted butter 1 c[...]

A Mama Lioness

A Mama Lioness
  Our youngest daughter Ellie recently called me a “Mama Lion.”  Instinctively, I wanted to roar loudly claiming the title!  A mama lioness will do anything to protect her cubs!  She is bold, courageous and valiant on behalf of her cubs. I’m sure the reason she said it was because of what we recently required from a young man who had come to our house t[...]

Making Yogurt

Making Yogurt
  Since most people don't have raw milk, I'm posting how to make yogurt with pasteurized milk first then how to make it with raw milk (un-pasteurized). Which is what i used, raw milk. Yogurt 1/2 cup good quality plain yogurt, or 1/2 cup yogurt from previous batch 1 quart pasteurized whole milk, unhomogenized Gently heat milk to 180 degrees and [...]

Preserved Lemons

Preserved Lemons
I cannot live without preserved lemons, some of my all time favorite Moroccan dishes have preserved lemons in them. When these lemons are covered and kept in the refrigerator, they will last up to 6 months. This recipe is from Sally Fallon's book, Nourishing Traditions. I tripled the recipe in the photo's below. Preserved Lemons 5 organic lemons 3 tabl[...]

Making Sauerkraut

Making Sauerkraut
  Temperature is key in making Sauerkraut or any fermented food. Ideal temperature in your house would be 75- 85 degrees. That means night time low-75. The key is you don’t want to go under 75 degrees or you’ll mess up the fermentation. I try to make most of my fermented foods in the fall and spring when temperatures are ideal. But you can find success if your[...]

Marshmallows

  Sharon’s Marshmallows 4 envelopes unflavored gelatin 1 1/3 cups water 2 1/2 cups sugar 1 1/3 cups light organic corn syrup 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons organic GF vanilla 2 cups powdered sugar Need a candy thermometer 1.Generously grease a 13X9 glass baking dish-- if you want thick marshmallows, for Easter chicks or chocolate [...]

Party Cupcakes

Party Cupcakes
2 3/4 cups self-rising flour (I use Gluten free flour) 1 cup unsalted butter, softened 2 cups sugar (organic if possible) 4 large eggs, beaten 1 cup plain yogurt (I use raw goat yogurt-most dairy sensitive people can tolerate it) 1 tsp vanilla extract (organic if possible) In large bowl, beat butter and sugar for 2 minutes. Add the eggs and beat [...]

Basil Chicken- Pasta Salad

Basil Chicken- Pasta Salad
Basil Chicken Pasta Salad                                                                                                       12 oz package pasta (I use organic)  1 lb cooked chicken (could use Rotisserie), chopped 1 cup finely chopped fresh basil 1/2 cup pine nuts or more to your liking 1 small can sliced olives   12 oz cherry tomatoes, sliced   1 cup[...]

Gluten Free Matzo

Gluten Free Matzo
  Gluten Free Matzo *1 cup of gluten-free flour ½ cup of almond flour (ground almonds) 1 tsp. sea salt or kosher salt 6 Tbs. water Extra sea salt for sprinkling on top Bake in preheated oven, 450 degrees for 10 min’s. Mix all ingredients together, add more water if it is too dry. Form into one ball, then flatten onto cookie sheet and u[...]

Meringue Cookies

Meringue Cookies
4 organic large egg whites 2 1/4 cups organic powdered sugar ( making them with regular sugar is so much tastier but the organic sugar was not  ground fine enough--hence powdered sugar) 1 tsp organic vanilla Beat egg whites until foamy. Add sugar slowly, beating continuously. Add vanilla. Beat until stiff peaks are obtained. Drop by large tablespoon[...]

Chocolate Dipped French Macaroons

Chocolate Dipped French Macaroons
French Macaroons-Gluten Free/ GMO Free 2 cups almond flour (Buy almonds in bulk section and ground it yourself-saves a lot of money) 1 1/2 cups organic powered sugar 3 large organic egg whites dash of salt 3 tablespoons organic sugar all natural red food coloring- it is not as vibrant as artificial red food coloring Bottom of macaroons 3 oz[...]