2016-09-08 14:00
And sometimes we get lucky and the kid tries her hand at making her own recipes for the hubs and I.Top are apple slices with cinnamon sugar, bottom is a homemade applesauce creation. :) Read More
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2016-09-08 04:13
This happened... Yep, take one false step and I have a superbly ruptured Achilles Tendon. So I'm now couch bound, off my feet for two solid weeks until I get the cast on.The lovely ite… Read More
2016-09-07 12:30
Sometimes the hubs takes a minute to teach the kid some skills when we drag her with us to work. Here he is showing her the art of rolling Parker House Rolls. This is almost a Throw Back Thu… Read More
2016-09-06 14:40
so making homemade franks and beans is a big win in my book. I like hotdogs – well to be frank, I like turkey dogs. I know - kind of wrong, but they just taste better. This recip… Read More
2016-08-31 14:00
In our house it always seems to come back to "What to do" with left over tri-tip? The nice thing about making a big chunk of tri-tip on the grill is we always have left over steak for l… Read More
2016-08-30 14:00
Nothing beats BBQ and some fresh made guacamole. We have so many BBQs – it’s kind of embarrassing just how many grills we own. At last count between work and home I came up with… Read More
2016-08-28 14:00
Peas and white cheddar mac-n-cheese, that is all. This is something the hubs would never eat. And happily the kid gets her liking of this combo from me! Read More
2016-08-27 14:00
I was wandering through Costco the other day and saw these on the shelf. Red Lobster’s cheddar bay biscuits packaged up as a dry mix for home use. Brilliant. One hitch for me thou… Read More
2016-08-26 14:30
Sautéed chicken & zucchini over couscous.This is a pretty easy dinner. Sauteed chicken with zucchini served over couscous. In the time the couscous takes to cook, you can hav… Read More
2016-08-25 14:00
Breaking in the new dutch oven - My mom gave us a brand new dutch oven for Christmas. We finally had a moment to break it in. Tri-tip on the grill and roast squash in the dutch oven.&nb&hell…Read More
2016-08-24 13:30
Keeping it real over at sloCooking. Ever wonder how a lot of us prepare for company? Shove everything in the oven of course. The key is to remember to take it all out before turnin… Read More
2016-08-23 14:00
So yesterday was the first day back to school for the kiddo. With that in mind here's a school lunch post for all the mom's out there.When I was younger one of my favorite school lunches was… Read More
2016-08-22 14:00
This was a tasty creation. Homemade pound cake with flaked coconut and mini chocolate chips. So yummy. Think I need to make it again.Disclaimer - I took this photo, and made this cake 2 year… Read More
2016-08-21 14:30
Beef with broccoli and Trader Joe's rice pilaf blend. If you haven’t already realized it we’re a meat happy family. Nothing makes us happier than cooking off some steak. I know i… Read More
2016-08-20 14:00
Some days you just get lazy and want food, but want it super fast. Nothing gets faster than topping some tortilla chips with vegan cheese (I always have Daiya blocks on hand for those j… Read More
2016-08-19 14:00
I have been able to find some chicken nuggets that don’t have dairy in the mix, but before I found those I mixed a couple of recipes together to come up with these quick and easy chick… Read More
2016-08-18 14:00
I’m always craving Chinese food. Never seem to get enough of it. Quite possibly because I’m hesitant to eat out these days. One of my favorite cookbooks is the Weight Watche… Read More
2016-08-17 12:30
When we cook off chicken, I try to cook of a big package, knowing full well that I wont be using the entire cooked package for the initial meal. I will take two of the extra chicken breasts… Read More
2016-08-16 14:00
Some nights just call for comfort food. Nothing is tastier than homemade spaghetti sauce with ground turkey. Want to know a secret? The easiest way to make spaghetti sauce is to buy a j… Read More
2016-08-15 13:00
Now that I can’t have dairy, I’m obsessed with it. Take something away and it becomes the most coveted doesn’t it. I’ve been craving nacho cheese dip – you know… Read More
2016-08-14 15:00
I was never a huge fan of scalloped potatoes, but thought I’d give them a spin. I’m basically immune to the flavor of nutritional yeast these days. One has to in doing dairy free… Read More
2016-08-13 14:30
I have not received any compensation from any of the companies I’m mentioning below. I used to be a big yogurt person for breakfast. Nothing started the day off better than a bow… Read More
2016-08-12 14:30
Sometimes you just want a little something to go with your eggs. I’ve discovered that milk is in EVERYTHING. And I mean everything. I can’t buy anything pre-made at the store wit… Read More
2016-08-11 14:30
I have not received any compensation from any person/company I’m mentioning below. Anyone that's been following my blog knows I'm a HUGE Linda Coss fan. For those of you that don'… Read More
2016-08-10 17:11
2015 was the year of lots of recipe testing. Thanks for many of the cookbooks I obtained in December I was armed and ready for battle. The hardest thing for me to give up has been cheese. Oo… Read More
2016-04-21 02:03
Welcome to sloCooking - blog home of Chef/Writer Heather B. Thomas. I hope you enjoyed the 10th Annual Earth Day Food & Wine Festival.Please click on the link for a limited time free d… Read More
2016-02-17 20:37
Hi readers... anyone looking for something fun to do this Earth Day? You are?? Fabulous! Head on over to Earth Day Food & Wine Festival and get tickets to the best food event on the Cent… Read More
2016-02-17 20:37
Hi readers... anyone looking for something fun to do this Earth Day? You are?? Fabulous! Head on over to Earth Day Food & Wine Festival and get tickets to the best food event on the Cent… Read More
2016-02-11 14:00
Did you know that Bisquick makes a version that is dairy free? You have to look for it, and not every flavor is made without dairy. But the original flavor, basic box of Bisquick has no dair… Read More
2016-02-10 14:00
Two more cookbooks arrived today. Did you know Amazon sells used books in addition to new? If you’re shopping on a computer vs a tablet or smart phone, and you’re looking at the… Read More
2016-02-09 14:00
Bet you’ve been wanting to see my recipe log. Right? Well here you go. It’s a spiral bound notebook with a hard cover and lined pages. I write in my own form then off I go. … Read More
2016-02-08 14:30
And when I’m having a particularly weak moment, and want some sweet comfort food I bust out a batch of my “world’s best brownie” (recipe HERE). These never fail, and… Read More
2016-02-07 14:30
I haven’t been doing much eating out. It’s just too hard to find things that are dairy/nut free. It falls on me to make sure I’m eating safe foods, and the chance of cross… Read More
2016-02-06 14:30
I’d forgotten about this broccoli salad recipe until I started digging through my old recipes looking for ones that I can tweak into a dairy free/nut free existence. This one I did a t… Read More
2016-02-05 14:30
The hubs has the best pizza dough recipe. It’s so good he has it written down and hanging taped to the inside of the spice cupboard door. If we don’t have lots of events, I… Read More
2016-02-04 14:30
So you know I’m happily in love with Nabisco products – dairy free, nut free, happy girl.Here’s a cheater’s dessert – Graham Cracker S'Mores.Graham crackers, or… Read More
2016-02-04 14:30
So you know I’m happily in love with Nabisco products – dairy free, nut free, happy girl.Here’s a cheater’s dessert – Graham Cracker S'Mores.Graham crackers, or… Read More
2016-02-03 14:30
2016-02-02 14:30
I’ve also been enjoying making sandwiches for dinner. Tonight I made slow cooked BBQ pork and served it with my coleslaw on dairy free rolls. The pork recipe comes from The Sugar Solut… Read More
2016-02-02 14:30
I’ve also been enjoying making sandwiches for dinner. Tonight I made slow cooked BBQ pork and served it with my coleslaw on dairy free rolls. The pork recipe comes from The Sugar Solut… Read More
2016-02-01 14:30
Another one of my new favorite food themes these days is breakfast for dinner. I found a yummy recipe for a strata with Italian turkey sausage and egg. Slice and serve on toasted sour dough… Read More
2016-01-30 14:30
Sorry if I'm driving you readers nuts with my taco posts, but they're just so yummy and fast to make!January 2015 was the great taco meat showdown. Pre-packaged taco seasoning is pretty scar… Read More
2016-01-29 14:30
Well readers - in a few short days I have given you the synopsis of December 2014. Here we find ourselves a year ago at January 2015! I'm feeling quite proud that I'm actually getting writin… Read More
2016-01-28 14:30
Another fast dish is this turkey skillet with sauteed ground turkey and chopped vegetables. I like to serve this with rice. Thank you again Linda Coss for this great recipe!!! Read More
2016-01-27 14:30
Another challenge for me has been to get menus planned in advance, I try to do two weeks at a time just so I can get shopping lists done at the same time. If I’m feeling productive I&r&hell…Read More
2016-01-26 14:30
The easiest things to make have been baked goods. There’s no shortage of recipes to try out, just a shortage of time to try them all out. I recently tried out a chocolate crumble cake… Read More
2016-01-25 14:30
So, one of my happiest finds this past month is that San Luis Sourdough, my all time favorite bread, is dairy free. Score! Add in the lovely Daiya cheddar shreds and some Earth Balance Sprea… Read More
2016-01-24 14:30
Then there are the nights when you’re just not sure what to make, scrounge in the fridge and come up with a take on a taco. Cooked turkey meat, vegan sour cream, Daiya shreds and soft… Read More
2016-01-24 14:30
Then there are the nights when you’re just not sure what to make, scrounge in the fridge and come up with a take on a taco. Cooked turkey meat, vegan sour cream, Daiya shreds and soft… Read More
2016-01-23 14:30
My mother always laughs that we tend to cook so many ethnically diverse foods. I tell her it goes hand-in-hand with our business model at work – global cuisine! Many of the allergy saf… Read More
2016-01-23 14:30
My mother always laughs that we tend to cook so many ethnically diverse foods. I tell her it goes hand-in-hand with our business model at work – global cuisine! Many of the allergy saf… Read More
2016-01-22 14:30
Another favorite food item that I’ve been getting back into the habit of making is granola.It’s amazing just how many store bought products are made with or processed on shared e… Read More
2016-01-21 14:40
I’ve been playing around with various recipes for vegan mac-n-cheese. I haven’t been exceptionally thrilled with any one recipe, so I started to put my own together. So happy I d… Read More
2016-01-20 14:45
2016-01-19 14:30
My all time favorite quick dinner are Sloppy Joes and as a result I always keep a can of Sloppy Joe sauce in the pantry. However to my horror, I went to pull a can out one night and realized… Read More
2016-01-18 14:30
Don't judge - I know this dates back to December 2014. Didn't I already warn you that I'm so crazy behind because of last year's craziness? For our family the Christmas meal normally me… Read More
2016-01-17 14:30
The family has gotten in the habit of making tamales on Christmas Eve, 2014 was our second year with full tamale production. Happy to report that they are easily dairy/nut free! That year we… Read More
2016-01-17 00:04
I have not received any compensation from any of the companies I’m mentioning below. I have also tried three different brands of vegan cream cheese. The hands down winner is the o… Read More
2016-01-15 14:30
Once I’d started doing research – the next step was to clear out special pantry space just for me. I’ve been able to find plenty of allergy safe foods out there, but it was… Read More
2016-01-14 14:30
Now this all started the start of December 2015 – so we’ll be going back in time to the beginning of this process. You all know I’m cookbook obsessed – and being pres… Read More
2016-01-13 22:09
Hi readers - As many of you know the blog has periodically taken a hit due to our catering business. This past year was no exception, but to muck things up even more, this entire past year I… Read More
2015-01-10 18:27
The cookbooks I've recently purchased are all chock full of recipes for mac-n-cheese, vegan mac-n-cheese, and let me tell you I've not been thrilled with any of the ones I've looked at. I ha… Read More
2015-01-10 18:02
For readers that have been following me since the beginning you know that I have periodically written and posted about foods free of allergens as my nephew has had serious food allergies sin… Read More
2014-12-21 15:05
GINGER SNAPSubmitted by Erin1c packed brown sugar¾ c shortening (Erin used lard)1/4c molasses1 egg2 1/4c flour2 tsp baking soda1 tsp cinnamon, ground1 tsp ginger, ground½ tsp c… Read More
2014-12-20 21:00
NOTE:: this was actually submitted in 2012 but never got loaded up onto the blog, my bad!!MEXICAN CHOCOLATE BROWNIE COOKIES Submitted by Emily over at the Pig & Quill1 box brownie… Read More
2014-12-20 15:00
RUSSIAN TEA COOKIE Submitted by Mary (photo is Mary’s but recipe is from Doug Peterson, 2012 exchange)1c butter, room temperature2 tsp vanilla extract1/2c sifted powdered s… Read More
2014-12-19 21:00
NOTE:: this was actually submitted in 2012 but never got loaded up onto the blog, my bad!!NO-BAKE CHOCOLATE OATMEAL COOKIESubmitted by Jessica R.1/2c butter or margarine 2c sugar 1/2c milk 4… Read More
2014-12-19 15:00
NOTE:: these were actually submitted in 2012 but never got loaded up onto the blog, my bad!!MELISSA’S “MERRY” CHERRY-CHOCOLATE CHIP-OATMEAL-ALMOND COOKIESSubmitted by… Read More
2014-12-18 21:00
GF ALMOND BUTTER-CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIESubmitted by Lisa1 cup of almond butter (smooth or crunchy)1/3 c Grade B maple syrup1 egg1 tsp vanilla1/2 tsp baking soda1/2 tsp sea saltPre-heat oven t… Read More
2014-12-18 15:00
PEANUT BUTTER BLOSSOMSSubmitted by Erin1/2c sugar1/2c packed brown sugar1/2c creamy peanut butter1/2c butter or margarine, softened1 egg1 1/2c flour¾ tsp baking soda½ tsp bakin… Read More
2014-12-18 07:00
GRANDMA INA’S PERSIMMON COOKIE Submitted by Debbie at Del Monte Café1c persimmon pulp1 tsp soda1c sugar1/2c butter1 egg2c sifted flour½&hell…Read More
2014-12-17 15:00
WHITE CHOCOLATE CHIP-CRANBERRY-OATMEAL COOKIESSubmitted by Annie at Just Baked SLO2/3c butter, softened2/3c packed brown sugar2 eggs1 1/2 tsp vanilla extractZest of 1 orange (or 1/4 to 1/2 t… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
I'm still not 100% on the recipe, but the husband liked them. Just placed them in the fridge to cool & set.ITALIAN PICKLED VEGETABLES500 ml vinegar (I was running short of just one kind… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Believe it or not - while live was crazy manic this past wedding season, we did have a tiny bit of time to garden this year. Not a lot mind you, but enough to get a fun little onion crop. Th… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Speaking of posts that never got posted - here's a little gem I found in the files. Should I refer to them as the archives at this stage??It's my mini-me a few years back, with her favorite… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
is that you all know my blog has taken a serious hit. So much that as I finally find myself with a down moment I am struck by the enormity of my file of unposted posts! For those of you that… Read More
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