Over-night Steel Cut Oats

Here is how to enjoy Steel Cut Oatmeal any day of the week without the usual 20-30 minute cook time.  It is creamy and so satisfying - not to mention so good for you! I like traditional oatmeal - but I LOVE Steel Cut Oatmeal - and so does my family! 

Super Simple Crockpot Roast

Only 4 ingredients - and your crockpot does all of the work!

Moist and full of flavor!

Summertime is a great time to make use of your crockpot.  Assemble the ingredients in the morning and forget about it while you spend the day at the pool or beach.  No need to turn on the oven and warm up the house.

Roasted Asparagus

Effortless and a great side for almost anything!

Basic Meatballs (Gluten Free)

This recipe is the result of lots of trail and error that led to the discovery of the "secret ingredient" -- ground oats (Shhh!).

Overnight Swiss Muesli (Gluten Free)

This is my take on a Swiss favorite called Bircher Muesli.

Silky and creamy - and because it is served cool, it is a great way to enjoy oats in the warmer months.

It is great for breakfast but we have enjoyed it as a light summer supper too.

Add your favorite fresh or dried fruit and nuts and seeds for endless variations.

Three Bean Salad

The perfect salad for a Summer Picnic!

So easy - just open some cans of beans and corn, chop a few veggies and herbs, toss with vinegar and oil - Done and Yum!

Lazy Lasagne (Gluten Free)

This lasagne is made with just a few ingredients that are assembled quickly when you have a few free moments in the day and then refrigerated until you are ready to bake.  It also freezes very well. 

I usually have most of the ingredients in my freezer and pantry.

Simple and delicious.

Classic Pineapple Upside Down Cake (Gluten Free)

This is a classic for a reason.  Who can resist this moist, buttery cake?  It has a beautiful presentation with minimal effort.  What's not to love?  

Caramelized Onion Quiche

A very elegant quiche made with a few basic ingredients.  

The Gruyere cheese is the stand out.  

My family adores this quiche. They prefer their quiche unadulterated - that is not messed up with the addition of spinach or broccoli. I caught one of my sons trying to get every morsel out of the bottom of the pie plate.  The best complement a cook could receive!

Brown Sugar Bourbon Glazed Salmon

Salmon is one of my favorites.  I could eat it fixed almost any way - but this is definitely my family's favorite way.  It's sweet and salty with a little crunch from the pecans.

Beef and Bean Enchiladas (Gluten Free)

My family loves Tex-Mex and I love that with a few simple ingredients I can  quickly assemble this dish.  It can be made ahead of time, it freezes well and makes great left-overs.