Caramel Pudding (Creme Caramel)

Caramel pudding (Karamellpudding) is a dessert that brings back childhood memories of holiday suppers at my grandmothers house.

Peppermint Bark

Peppermint bark has become a staple around here for the holidays.

Norwegian Berlinerkranser (Berlin Wreaths) Cookies

Despite their name these pretty  butter cookie wreaths are among the most traditional of the Norwegian Christmas cookies.

Raspberry Almond Cookies

I made these lovely short bread cookies last Christmas after most of my traditional cookies had mostly disappeared.

Starbucks Gingerbread Loaf

I love the sweet breads they serve at Starbucks. The lemon bread and the pumpkin bread, but most of all the gingerbread loaf.

Lemony Zucchini Risotto

Earlier this fall my husband and I joined some friends for dinner at a fairly new and popular restaurant in town. The second I saw Lemon Zucchini Risotto on the menu I knew what I wanted to order.

Basic Mashed Potatoes

Mashed potatoes is frequently on the table  around here especially in the winter time.

Chicken Chili With Hominy

I love chili so much. It is one of my favorite things to eat during the cold weather season.

Apple Cinnamon Breakfast Bake

During the week breakfast is not a priority  around here. My husband leaves at the crack of dawn and my two teenage  girls are gone by 7 o'clock.

Black Bean Burgers

Making Black bean burgers from scratch was a first for me and it is definitely not the last.

Focaccia Bread

I am super excited about this recipe. Although bread baking really isn't my thing I have wanted to make Focaccia bread for a while.

Chocolate Zucchini Loaf Cake

Today is a glorious fall day!  It is nice and warm, but there are clear signs that the season undoubtedly is changing.

Pasta Soup With Lentils

Oh, how I love to make soup and eat soup! This one is fabulous! Super simple with staple vegetables and pasta but with the added goodness of lentils.

Spinach-Pasta Salad

As I was making my tomato tart I was thinking about a nice salad to serve alongside.

Cherry Tomato Tart

It's tomato time! Many of you might have tomatoes ripening by the hour these days.

Peach Galette with Almond Paste Butter

Seeing the abundance of peaches in the produce section of my grocery store right now I had the urge to make a simple dessert using a few.

Buttery Onion Parsley Potatoes

These potatoes are fabulous with just about anything you choose to put on the grill this summer.

Strawberry Rhubarb Compote

I made this compote to pour over my Greek yogurt in the morning.

Hummus

Finally, here is the hummus recipe I promised way back when.It has been busy around here since school got out last week. Lots of kids running in and out of my house all day long.

Quinoa Tabbouleh with Almonds and Feta

I had this Tabbouleh at a friend's house a few summers ago and it was instant love! 

Mango Rice salad with Grilled chicken

This is a fabulous summer meal. Just look at the colors!

Pavlova with Lemon Curd and Berries

Nothing rounds off a summery meal quite like a show-stopping Pavlova.

Turkey, Caramelized onion, Roasted Pepper and Provolone Naan Panini

This is my all time favorite lunch, a Naan Panini filled with caramelized onions and Roasted red peppers.

Norwegian School buns

These pretty buns are a favorite treat of mine from the homeland. When I go back home one of the first things I will do is find a bakery and get one of these along with my hometown's famous cinnamon rolls.

Broccoli Soup with Leeks and Thyme (GF)

 This is the broccoli soup I made to go with our baked potatoes. There are many recipes out there but this one stood out to me because of the addition of the leeks.

Basic Baked Potatoes

When I recently asked my kids for dinner suggestions my little on immediately called out "baked potatoes!".

Heart shaped Carrot Cake with Raspberries and Lime

Carrot cake may not sound like the most romantic treat  for your valentine.

Graham Cracker Cream Cheese Fruit Squares

This dessert has all the components of a fancy fruit tart, but none of the work.