Kristin Breakfast, Dessert/Sweet, Featured Articles, General, No Dairy, No Nuts, Snack, Whole Grain

Butternut Squash and Apple Muffins with Pumpkin Seed Streusel

I have received one butternut squash and one dozen eggs every Tuesday for the last three weeks from my CSA.  Up until yesterday, I had exactly three butternut squashes on my counter and three dozen eggs in my refrigerator.  I always like to kid myself and say things like "When fall gets here and the … Continue reading Butternut Squash and Apple Muffins with Pumpkin Seed Streusel

Kristin Dessert/Sweet, Featured Articles, General, No Gluten, No wheat, Whole Grain

Crispy Brown Rice Skillet Cookies

We went to a minor league baseball game the other night and it was apparently "Christmas in July" night.  The ushers were dressed as elves, Santa was there, and they had the big, inflatable snow globes running.  My kids were a bit confused when I told them that Christmas in July is just something that … Continue reading Crispy Brown Rice Skillet Cookies

Kristin Dessert/Sweet, Featured Articles, No Gluten, No Nuts, No wheat, Whole Grain

Gluten-Free Quinoa Chocolate Chip Cupcakes with Sunbutter Mousse Frosting

I am having a hard time listening to my own voice lately.  The words are all the same ... "Eat over your plate, please. Do not get in the pool until your sunscreen is on.  Why did you just get in the pool without sunscreen? It's not too hot. It's summer.  Don't come back inside. … Continue reading Gluten-Free Quinoa Chocolate Chip Cupcakes with Sunbutter Mousse Frosting

Kristin Cuizoo Arsenal, Entree, Featured Articles, General, No Eggs, No Nuts, Whole Grain

Creamy Chicken Casserole with Leeks and Mushrooms

I remember researching my baby girl's first car seat.  I had no clue what I was looking for.  I was focused on patterns that didn't include teddy bears, perhaps longing for something that might actually match the car instead.  I didn't know a five point harness from a three point one, and I certainly didn't … Continue reading Creamy Chicken Casserole with Leeks and Mushrooms

Kristin Cuizoo Arsenal, Entree, Featured Articles, General, No Eggs, No Nuts, No wheat, Vegetarian, Whole Grain

Black Beans and Rice

Here we are with meal number 4 from the Cuizoo Arsenal, where I attempt to give you 7 meals that are quick, cheap, easy, and nutritious.  This is one of those basic meals that has sustained entire civilizations for hundreds or thousands of years.  Just don't ask my daughter to eat it.  She continues on … Continue reading Black Beans and Rice

Kristin Cuizoo Arsenal, Entree, Featured Articles, General, No Eggs, No Nuts, Whole Grain

Whole Grain White Pizza with Carmelized Onions and Garlicky Spinach

For meal number 3 in the Cuizoo Arsenal, we are going to do a pizza. I feel sort of silly talking about pizza, because, come on, it's pizza.  Crust, toppings, cheese.  Pretty straightforward stuff.  But yet, we still order it and pay $15 for something that (with a little forethought) can be made in about … Continue reading Whole Grain White Pizza with Carmelized Onions and Garlicky Spinach

Kristin Breakfast, Dessert/Sweet, Featured Articles, No Nuts, Whole Grain

Spiced Whole Grain Pumpkin Seed Biscotti with Cranberries and White Chocolate

As I sit here watching the footage of the Chilean miners being rescued, I am struck by my own limitations (BTW, I generally like to focus on myself during situations like these).  I joked with several people today that I couldn't even stand to be in that rescue pod for 15 minutes *above ground.*  And … Continue reading Spiced Whole Grain Pumpkin Seed Biscotti with Cranberries and White Chocolate