Prune Purée

Yes, you can use prune puree as an egg or a fat substitute in baking.

Gingerbread Cookies

This is wonderful bonding time with kids. You can keep your gingerbread tradition without butter, sugar, or eggs.

Bean Salad

This simple and classic bean salad is perfect year round and a favorite at gatherings.

Blue Ribbon Chili

This was one of my first chili recipes with out meat. Years later it’s still one of our family favorite chili’s. It also freezes well.

Cooking Dry Beans

Cooking beans from scratch is easy, but it does require planning. Beans like slow hydrating and slow cooking therefore my focus will be on using a slow cooker or stove top. I hope you will find these instructions helpful.

Red Lentil Chili

Chef AJ always inspires me. This recipe is a family favorite.