Tips & Tricks

Slow-Cooker Apple Pie Oatmeal (Vegan, Gluten-Free)

Slow-Cooker Apple Pie Oatmeal (Vegan, Gluten-Free)

Introducing my slow-cooker Apple Pie oatmeal: the perfect Fall inspired back to school breakfast for busy mornings or weekends.

The Best Garlic Hack (Mince + Freeze!)

The Best Garlic Hack (Mince + Freeze!)

There’s one particular ingredient in almost every savory dish I make. It’s not a big secret, but it deserves to be shouted from the rooftops: GARLIC. In my opinion, garlic is a true kitchen staple. It’s one of the most versatile ingredients and can bring depth to almost any dish. So why are people so hesitant to use fresh garlic?

Slow-Cooker Banana Bread Oatmeal (Vegan, Gluten-Free)

Slow-Cooker Banana Bread Oatmeal (Vegan, Gluten-Free)

It’s officially time to add a new recipe to your breakfast rotation. This slow-cooker banana bread oatmeal is a sweet and healthy way to start your day, and the best part is it only takes 5 minutes to prepare. It’s downright simple to make, but it tastes (and smells) like fresh home baked banana bread. In fact, it makes the whole house smell like banana bread… Anyone else feeling nostalgic?

Make-Ahead Gravy  (Gluten Free)

Make-Ahead Gravy (Gluten Free)

The day I found out I could make my Thanksgiving gravy ahead of time was the day my whole holiday life changed.  Where had I been?! For many of us, myself included, making gravy the day of Thanksgiving always felt a bit stressful.  Will there…

DIY Holidays:  Christmas Simmer Pot Home Fragrance

DIY Holidays: Christmas Simmer Pot Home Fragrance

We are in full on Christmas mode over here, and that means all the sounds, tastes, and smells we can get.  This Christmas simmer pot is like a potpourri made on your stovetop, covered with water and slowly releasing all of those festive smells into…

DIY Oat Flour

DIY Oat Flour

You will come across a lot of oat flour in my recipes.  It’s one of my favorite flours to use for gluten free baking as it is nice and dense, but still soft, and lends a subtle sweetness to baked goods.  I usually use it…