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My little buddy Baby C turned one a few weeks ago! We celebrated with an Elmo-themed birthday party at my parents’ house back in Milwaukee. It was a small event, but my favorite part of...The post Elmo Birthday Cake appeared first on Culinary Hill.
I have always really liked this Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers recipe. In fact, last Thanksgiving when my dear friend Stephanie asked for a vegetarian option she could serve her non-turkey-eating relatives, this is what I suggested. ...The post Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers appeared first on Culinary Hill.
So I thought the Pesto Chicken Panini I made yesterday was the Top of the World. I was wrong. This Tomato, Mozzarella, and Pesto Panini is even better. I didn’t think it was possible! Something...The post Tomato, Mozzarella, and Pesto Panini appeared first on Culinary Hill.
This Pesto Chicken Panini sandwich is one of the best things I’ve ever made. No – EATEN. It is so good, I might have to go make another right now. The reason I posted the...The post Pesto Chicken Panini appeared first on Culinary Hill.
Walnut Basil Pesto is deceptively easy for how flavorful and luxurious it tastes. It’s the sort of thing that I don’t make very often, but whenever I do, I find myself thinking, that is so...The post Walnut Basil Pesto appeared first on Culinary Hill.
Peanut Butter Frosting, when done correctly, is positively heavenly. This recipe is adapted from a Barefoot Contessa recipe which she adapted from a friend who owns a bakery in New York. Spread this over chocolate...The post Peanut Butter Frosting appeared first on Culinary Hill.
It’s a rare rainy day in Southern California, but with wildfires raging near the ocean, I’m grateful for the rain. And let’s be honest, rainy days in SoCal aren’t like the rainy days in other...The post Mango Lime Salsa appeared first on Culinary Hill.
Roasted Brussels Sprouts are a fool-proof way to enjoy this vegetable each and every time. I used to have a lot of trouble cooking Brussels Sprouts. I’d blanch or steam them but they’d end up...The post Roasted Brussels Sprouts appeared first on Culinary Hill.
It’s time for a Culinary Hill Cookbook Giveaway! Before Culinary Hill was a food blog, it was a cookbook. It was small (150 recipes), mostly black and white, with a soft cover and plastic binding,...The post Cookbook Giveaway! appeared first on Culinary Hill.
Orange Mango Baked Ham was worth the wait. I bought a 10-pound ham shank at Easter but I didn’t end up making it at the time. It’s been in the freezer waiting for me. I...The post Orange Mango Baked Ham appeared first on Culinary Hill.
Slow Cooker Barbeque Pulled Pork is just about as easy as it gets. Put a pork roast in a slow cooker, cover it with apple sauce, cook. Shred. Sauce. That’s really all there is to...The post Slow Cooker Barbeque Pulled Pork appeared first on Culinary Hill.
Mixed Vegetable Quinoa is a basic, easy side dish that tastes great without being too fancy. I like it because I usually have all the ingredients on hand. I try to always have a variety...The post Mixed Vegetable Quinoa appeared first on Culinary Hill.
Garlic Lemon Chicken is one of those recipes that can change your life. I used to eat chicken because it was “good for me” or “full of protein” or “lean” or “not red meat” or...The post Garlic Lemon Chicken appeared first on Culinary Hill.
Balsamic Glazed Mushrooms and Onions go with my fabulous Grilled New York Strip Steaks. I also like them on chicken and pork or pasta, or even just plain (because I really like mushrooms). It’s a fast, easy side that you can throw together at the last minute while your steaks are resting under a serene [...]The post Balsamic Glazed Mushrooms and Onions appeared first on Culinary Hill.
Rosemary Roasted Vegetables are an easy vegetable side dish when you want something other than pasta, rice, or potatoes. They are especially delicious, and indeed meant for, my Rosemary Bacon Chicken. They actually cook in the oven at the same temperature and for the same time as the Rosemary Bacon Chicken. How fancy is that? [...]The post Rosemary Roasted Vegetables appeared first on Culinary
This recipe for Taco Stuffed Tomatoes is the result of a few amazing coincidences that happened one random day. Beautiful, succulent vine-ripened tomatoes were on sale at the grocery store for only 88 cents per pound. I was really craving Mexican food but wasn’t eating gluten. Sometimes a girl just needs more than a salad [...]The post Taco Stuffed Tomatoes appeared first on Culinary Hill.
This is one of those amazing recipes that is full of delicious flavors and ingredients and somehow is still good for you. There is nothing bad in here! But it’s delicious! I love when that happens. The first step involves salting the chopped tomatoes and cucumbers to draw out the excess water and drain it [...]The post Mediterranean Chopped Salad appeared first on Culinary Hill.
This salad is glorious. It’s the sort of diet food that makes you forget you’re on a diet. Every bite is delicious and you lick the bowl at the end of it. Well, I do anyway. Although this serves 2, I’ve been known to eat the entire thing myself. It’s that good. There are a [...]
This salad is glorious. It’s the sort of diet food that makes you forget you’re on a diet. Every bite is delicious and you lick the bowl at the end of it. Well, I do anyway. Although this serves 2, I’ve been known to eat the entire thing myself. It’s that good. There are a [...]The post Chicken Avocado Salad appeared first on Culinary Hill.
I recently made Vegetable Pizza for a party and standard wisdom continues to be true: Vegetable Pizza is always a hit. It’s so easy to make in advance, too. You can bake the crust, make the cream cheese mixture, and chop all the vegetables the day before you are going to serve it. The cream [...]The post Vegetable Pizza appeared first on Culinary Hill.
I recently made Vegetable Pizza for a party and standard wisdom continues to be true: Vegetable Pizza is always a hit. It’s so easy to make in advance, too. You can bake the crust, make the cream cheese mixture, and chop all the vegetables the day before you are going to serve it. The cream [...]
Since my Strawberry Pecan Oatmeal turned out so well, and since I eat oatmeal every day and needed some variety, I developed this delicious Blueberry Walnut version. I think I actually prefer it. For one thing, I don’t have to chop fruit. I just scatter half a cup of blueberries in the bottom of the [...]The post Blueberry Walnut Oatmeal (Gluten Free) appeared first on Culinary Hill.
Since my Strawberry Pecan Oatmeal turned out so well, and since I eat oatmeal every day and needed some variety, I developed this delicious Blueberry Walnut version. I think I actually prefer it. For one thing, I don’t have to chop fruit. I just scatter half a cup of blueberries in the bottom of the [...]
Since my Strawberry Pecan Oatmeal turned out so well, and since I eat oatmeal every day and needed some variety, I developed another delicious alternative, Blueberry Walnut Oatmeal. I think I actually prefer it. For one thing, I don’t have to chop fruit. I just scatter half a cup of blueberries in the bottom of [...]The post Blueberry Walnut Oatmeal (Gluten Free) appeared first on Culinar
This is my mom’s recipe for Potato Salad. We’ve been eating it for as long as I can remember. One thing about California is, it’s impossible to find good potato salad. Perhaps I’m biased being from the Midwest where so many party dishes are based on cream cheese or mayonnaise, but seriously, I find nothing [...]
This is my mom’s recipe for Potato Salad. We’ve been eating it for as long as I can remember. One thing about California is, it’s impossible to find good potato salad. Perhaps I’m biased being from the Midwest where so many party dishes are based on cream cheese or mayonnaise, but seriously, I find nothing [...]The post Easy Potato Salad appeared first on Culinary Hill.
This is an instance where a chance encounter with some chicken and an apple wound up forming a fantastic partnership. Have you ever added sweet and sour sauce to your fried rice? Maybe the dipping sauce you got with your egg roll? Somehow by adding some diced pink lady apple chunks to this fried rice, [...]The post Chicken and Apple Fried Rice appeared first on Culinary Hill.
This is an instance where a chance encounter with some chicken and an apple wound up forming a fantastic partnership. Have you ever added sweet and sour sauce to your fried rice? Maybe the dipping sauce you got with your egg roll? Somehow by adding some diced pink lady apple chunks to this fried rice, [...]
Chicken Apple Fried Rice is an instance where a chance encounter with two unrelated ingredients wound up forming a fantastic partnership. Have you ever added sweet and sour sauce to your fried rice? Maybe the dipping sauce you got with your egg roll? Somehow by adding some diced pink lady apple chunks to this fried [...]The post Chicken Apple Fried Rice appeared first on Culinary Hill.
Finally oatmeal is delicious! Something about the Trader Joe’s Gluten Free rolled oats is sublime – the oats cook up quickly but don’t turn to mush. Add strawberries and just a few toasted pecans and this will tide you over until lunch, no joke. I like to layer half the strawberries on the bottom and [...]The post Strawberry Pecan Oatmeal (Gluten Free) appeared first on Culinar
Finally oatmeal is delicious! Something about the Trader Joe’s Gluten Free rolled oats is sublime – the oats cook up quickly but don’t turn to mush. Add strawberries and just a few toasted pecans and this will tide you over until lunch, no joke. I like to layer half the strawberries on the bottom and [...]
This is one of those amazing recipes that is full of delicious flavors and ingredients and somehow is still good for you. There is nothing bad in here! But it’s delicious! I love when that happens. The first step involves salting the chopped tomatoes and cucumbers to draw out the excess water and drain it [...]
Broccoli is an extremely versatile vegetable. Eat it raw on a veggie tray with dip or cook it in all kinds of interesting ways. Boiled, steamed, blanched, roasted, sauteed. It brings bright flavor, vitamins, and fiber to every meal. If you aren’t sure how to prepare it, this post is for you. I will demonstrate [...]The post Vegetable Basics: Broccoli Five Ways appeared first on Culinary
Broccoli is an extremely versatile vegetable. Eat it raw on a veggie tray with dip or cook it in all kinds of interesting ways. Boiled, steamed, blanched, roasted, sauteed. It brings bright flavor, vitamins, and fiber to every meal. If you aren’t sure how to prepare it, this post is for you. I will demonstrate [...]
An English muffin with peanut butter and strawberries isn’t even really a recipe. It’s just a good idea: Start the day with nutrition. I started with a Trader Joe’s whole wheat English muffin and topped it with their salted crunchy all-natural peanut butter. Because the peanut butter doesn’t have any sugar, I add a touch [...]The post English Muffin with Peanut Butter and
This isn’t even really a recipe. It’s just a good idea: Start the day with nutrition. I started with a Trader Joe’s whole wheat English muffin and topped it with their salted crunchy all-natural peanut butter. Because the peanut butter doesn’t have any sugar, I add a touch of sweetness with the layer of strawberries. [...]The post English Muffin with Peanut Butter and St
This isn’t even really a recipe. It’s just a good idea: Start the day with nutrition. I started with a Trader Joe’s whole wheat English muffin and topped it with their salted crunchy all-natural peanut butter. Because the peanut butter doesn’t have any sugar, I add a touch of sweetness with the layer of strawberries. [...]
I always feel better when I eat a salad. I’m not talking about a salad that is mostly cheese, croutons, and ranch dressing! Not that I can even eat that now anyway… Salads are a great way to eat a lot of different vegetables at once. With a bit of creativity, you can add a [...]
I always feel better when I eat a salad. I’m not talking about a salad that is mostly cheese, croutons, and ranch dressing! Salads are a great way to eat a lot of different vegetables at once. With a bit of creativity, you can add a few ingredients that bring your salad to WOW without [...]The post Antipasto Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette appeared first on Culinary Hill.
I recently purchased a cast iron grill pan so I can grill on my stove top just like I see the chefs do on TV. On my first attempt, I managed to set off the smoke detectors in the house. I also cooked some fabulous New York strip steaks (it’s my dad’s favorite cut so [...]
I love lentils! I also love curry. What about you? Are you unsure but feeling adventurous? Give this recipe a try. In return for your efforts, you’ll get protein, fiber, and loads of flavor. And, the recipe is naturally dairy free, gluten free, vegetarian, and vegan. If you don’t already have all of the spices [...]
Another holiday! If you are confused by that statement, you don’t live in California. In California, you get the day off for all sorts of extra holidays per year. Okay it’s really only 4 extra days off, but it’s a treat. When I lived in Wisconsin, after New Year’s you didn’t have another day off [...]
I am always looking for ways to eat more vegetables and legumes. But, I also enjoy hearty cold-weather comfort food, even in sunny Southern California. Since I can’t have dairy, cream-based soups and the recipes that go along with them are out. But even low-carbers and non-dairy eaters deserve something approximating that timeless classic: Chicken [...]
I have a new companion on my dairy-free journey! My husband has agreed to avoid milk, butter, cheese, and all other dairy goodness as part of his New Year’s resolutions. We’ll see if we both keep up the diet once I wean my infant son Calvin (he is the one with the dairy allergies). Until [...]
These tacos represent the first time I ate ground turkey and didn’t regret it. They are saucy, delicious, and maybe even healthy. When I eat these, I do not secretly wish I was eating beef. I secretly wish I didn’t have to share. This recipe is adapted from a Cook’s Illustrated idea to create a [...]
We have all read the statistics on how many servings of vegetables we are supposed to eat each day. Daunting, isn’t it? Unless you are a vegetarian or vegan, or someone really focused on having a big salad daily, it can be tough. Anyone can have a side of broccoli with dinner, but what about [...]
I like to think of this recipe as “Magic Beans.” My husband and eat I them all the time – sometimes for days on end, weeks at a time. Why would we subject ourselves to this? Because beans are magical! They are a nutritional powerhouse loaded with fiber and protein. They are also dirt cheap [...]
This soup in three words or less? A.Maz.Ing. Soups can easily fall into categories like watery, bland, or unsatisfying. Somehow this soup is good enough to stand on its own as a meal AND tasty enough that I actually crave it. Just a small amount of bacon adds a delicious, smokey flavor while the noodles [...]
