A no-bake creamy cheesecake pie. The crust is made with ground almonds and the cheesecake filling is topped with a barely sweet homemade blueberry pie filling. We cooks love to elicit moans of approval, this one's not to be missed! ~ Skip Straight to the Recipe ~ The Donut Diet The Donut Diet, that's what I call the way my 90-year old father eats since he came to live with us almost four months ago now. Sure, he eats meat, vegetables and fruits with considerable gusto. But really, it's only the sweets that give real pleasure. His Donut Diet started with actual donuts from old-time bakeries across St. Louis. Yes, we'll drive 20 miles for a good donut! So far, we'll drive out of our way for: The Donut Stop in Lemay Ferry and St. Charles (oh! the peanut butter donut!) Old Town Donuts in Florissant and Cottleville Bakers Dozen in Overland (oh! the c-i-n-n-a-m-o-n twists!) Fenton Old Towne Donuts in Old Towne Fenton near the river (famous for its b...

An easy vinaigrette, bright and vibrant, just fresh-squeezed orange and lemon combined with the earthy spice called cumin. Orange and cumin are a magical combination! Real Food, Fresh & Fruity. Weeknight Easy, Weekend Special. Weight Watchers Friendly. Low Carb. Naturally Gluten Free. Not just vegan, Vegan Done Real . Great for Meal Prep.

My Canadian grandmother's special recipe for raisin sauce that's spiced with cinnamon and ginger and always-always served with the Easter ham, the Christmas ham, the Sunday ham. (You get the picture. That said, my favorite way to use Spicy Raisin Sauce is drizzled over a ham steak for an easy weeknight supper!) It's a "found" recipe: old-fashioned and 21st-century perfect, both at the same time. Traditional Sauce for Ham Special for Holiday Occasions But Easy Enough for a WeeknightSupper. Spiced Not "Spicy". An Old Family Recipe from My Canadian Side. Budget Friendly. Great for Meal Prep. Potluck & Party Friendly. Easy DIY. Vegetarian & Easily Converted to Vegan. Naturally Gluten Free.

A hearty, meaty soup that's almost thick enough to call "stew" but remains somehow, soup, still. It's a wintery, filling soup, packed with root vegetables and earthy mushrooms and the addictive nuttiness of barley. It's just what's needed to bring back one's kitchen mojo. A Bit of a Project, Nothing Hard But An Hour of Hands-On Time Over Two Days. Still, Worthy of Effort! Perfect When Feeding a Small Crowd. High Protein. Weight Watchers Friendly. Naturally Gluten Free. So Good!!

For Valentines this year, I'm writing a love letter to the nurses caring for my almost 90-year old father ... and sending simple chocolate shortbread cookies, tender and crisp and barely sweet. Barely Sweet & Generously Chocolate. Budget Friendly. Great for Food Gifts.

Just One Per Month It's such fun, looking back at a year's new recipes, picking out the favorites. I'm proud of this list, so many good dinner ideas! The standout is Cast Iron Meatloaf , my husband always grins knowing there's tender, flavorful meatloaf for tonight and cold meatloaf sandwiches for tomorrow but me, I'm always in for 2003's Most Useful Recipe of the Year, that's Easy Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas . PS For all who love vegetables, look through my Best Everyday Vegetable Recipes of 2015 at A Veggie Venture, too. A Baker's Dozen of Favorites from All Kitchen Parade's 2003 Recipes including Quick Suppers, Soups, Salads, Sides and Sweets. All Real Food, Made From Scratch & Family-Tested. Mostly Made with Simple Ingredients Relying on Pantry Favorites. Many Budget-Friendly & Weight Watchers-Friendly Recipes, One-Pot Meals, Year-Round Favorites, Seasonal Specialties.

If I were to make just one cookie for Christmas? It's shortbread. In our family, Christmas isn't Christmas without shortbread, spare, simple, ethereal English shortbread. Here I've collected all the family tricks and tips all in one place. Merry Christmas, All. May your season be remembered for kindness and generosity and if you're lucky, a piece of shortbread or two at the end of the day ... Simple, Crisp Shortbread, Ethereal In Its Simplicity.

Prepare to be stunned. Sugared Cranberries are a rush of sweet and sour, wet and dry. It's a big payoff from just two ingredients and a few minutes of time. So pretty! So special! Real Food, Fresh & Festive for Decorating Holiday Desserts and Charcuterie Platters. Beautiful Color. Just Two Ingredients.

Who else grew up with that old-fashioned brownie pudding cake, those magical layers of warm chocolate cake on top and warm chocolate pudding below? This is that cake except – be still, my beating heart – it's gingerbread. Special Dessert for the Holidays, Warm & Rustic & Homey

This chicken stew? It’s great to come home to, just chicken, chickpeas and vegetables, a hearty, satisfying mix of color, texture and flavor. The recipe includes two ways to cook this easy one-pot chicken dinner, one on the stove and the other in your slow cooker. Real Food, Fresh & Flexible. Weeknight Easy, Weekend Special. Weight Watchers Friendly. Low Carb (Just Skip the Chickpeas). Naturally Gluten Free. High Protein. Great for Meal Prep. This Recipe Has Moved! Chicken Stew with Chickpeas & Kale © Copyright Kitchen Parade 2015, 2019 & 2020