All Recipes
Autumn Salad with Nancyโs Sweet and Tangy Dressing
Months ago, I received the following salad dressing recipe from Nancy, a faithful reader. It was Nancyโs husband who first announced that I simply must try this dressing! Though I used this dressing frequently in the spring and summer months, my family has been enjoying it anew on a favorite fall salad. Those who have…
Overnight Lasagna (Turkey and Greens with Options)
I love a good lasagna, but it always seems like a big production. I hit upon this clever way of making lasagna years before no-cook noodles were discovered and it really works. Simply use regular noodles, assemble the night before with a little extra “juice”, and pop in the oven the next evening for a…
Crispy Parmesan Flounder
Simple ingredients come together in a snap in this mild but flavorful fish entree the whole family will enjoy! I think most of us are thrilled to discover a new fast and easy recipe that tastes great, right? The following fish dish is a busy night favorite in our house. The three-ingredient topping can…
Pumpkin Recipe Roundup
Knowing that I am not alone in my love of pumpkin, it occurred to me that having all of my pumpkin recipes grouped in one convenient place would be rather helpful. ย So, I present to you my ever-growing list of favorite recipes using pumpkin! ย Though autumn is the traditional time to partake of this nutrient-rich…
Quinoa, Beet, and Arugula Salad
Recently, after reading a post about quinoa on The Fountain Avenue Kitchen Facebook page, a thoughtful friend emailed me the following recipe. Her only comment: “THIS RECIPE IS DELICIOUS!” I wholeheartedly agree. I first made this salad shortly after receiving the recipe and was delighted by the combination of flavors and how a few simple…
Fun Holiday Snacks
A few years ago, I was asked to bring the “healthy treat” to a school Halloween party for myย older son. ย Well, when you are the mom bringing the healthy food amidst the cookies and other treats, you sort of figure there may be leftovers! ย I pondered the orange foods I could bring and thought of…
Pumpkin Pie Overnight Oats
Five minutes of prep reward you with a hearty, nourishing, grab-and-go breakfast that’s brimming with pumpkin and warm spices! If I counted how many times I started my day with overnight no-cook oatmeal cups, well….let’s just say it would be a very big number! I love to quickly whip up a jarful (or several)…
Who is the Biggest Giver You Know?
Recently, I took part in a giveaway with Cooking Planit and T-Fal. ย It was a a treat to be able to offer my readers a chance to win a significant prize. ย Plus, I was impressed not only by the product, but by the people behind the scenes. ย So when Cooking Planit asked me to help…
Sheila’s Beet Cake
When I posted a pretty picture of fresh beets on my Fountain Avenue Kitchen Facebook page, I was amazed by the reaction. (Click on this link to read all the wonderful comments.) I always think of beets as a love-them-or-hate-them food. You’re either all in or all out! Well, readers that day were in deep.…
Apple Crisp Baked Oatmeal
By now, my love of baked oatmeal has been well established. Truth be told, I hold back some of my variations because I don’t want to over-oatmeal people. I think the time has come, however, to release another! My sister-in-law, Melissa, is to thank for this delicious creation. She is a nurse who leaves…
Coconut Pumpkin Granola
Pumpkin works as a tasty replacement for a portion of the sugar and oil in this crunchy granola, which offers just the right notes of sugar and spice! My go-to granola recipe is such a favorite, it takes a pretty terrific option for me to stray from my old standby. But as fall rolls…
Polenta Crust Pizza Pie
Ok…so first thing is first! ย What is the difference between polenta and cornmeal…and grits for that matter? ย In case you are wondering what to buy, or whether it matters, I am including an overview below that might prove helpful. When I began the Flavor Trend Journey with Sargento Cheese and Rick Bayless last winter, Rick…
