by on April 2, 2014   •   24 Comments Breakfast & Baked Goods

Skillet Amaranth Cornbread (gluten free recipe)

Sometimes a recipe crosses my path and makes it onto my table that is so good, I feel a moral responsibility to share it with the world.

A few weeks ago, my mom showed up to Sunday dinner with this Skillet Amaranth Cornbread and I knew, I really knew, that this recipe needed to be made again and again and shared as widely as possible. It is just that good.

This whole grain bread is a far cry from the spongy yellow cafeteria impostor that posed as cornbread on my childhood school lunch tray. For years, as a result of said sponge bread, I thought I didn’t even like cornbread.

This delicious gluten free bread, however, stole the Sunday dinner show and over shadowed even my favorite chili recipe.

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by on February 25, 2011   •   62 Comments Quick Bites

Three Favorite Pancake Recipes (Buckwheat, Cornmeal & Whole Wheat)

I couldn’t very well give you a line-up of all natural homemade pancake syrups and not share any pancake recipes now, could I? Besides, with Pancake Tuesday coming up, I thought you could probably use a new recipe or two in your back pocket to whip out for the kids.

These are three solid favorites from my griddlecake repertoire. In fact, I keep jars of buckwheat flour, cornmeal and organic whole-wheat flour on hand at all times as well as a jug of buttermilk for those non-supper nights when I just want to keep everyone happy.
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by on May 21, 2010   •   58 Comments Cooking School

What You Need to Know About Cast-Iron Skillet Cooking

In an age of multi-colored and teflon-coated non-stick and stainless-steel cookware, it can be a challenge to remember the tried and true beauty of an old-fashioned cast-iron skillet.  Often a necessity in many a grandmother’s kitchen, the cast-iron skillet is a “back-to-basics” item worthy of any family cookery.

Both economical and healthy, these rustic cooking supplies are easily purchased at thrift stores, antique markets and neighborhood garage sales. Also known for releasing small amounts of iron into food, cast-iron skillets provide healthy benefits for those with iron deficiencies. Lasting for years when well cared for, skillet cast-offs or newly purchased pans require nothing more than a little loving care for capable cooking use.

Here’s a look at everything you need to know about why to cook with cast-iron, how to season and clean your skillet and simple cast-iron recipes for your family table. [Read more…]