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El Crocko Taco (or Nacho, Burrito or Salad) (GF) A Mexican night meal is always muy bueno but going south of the border when it’s andele time requires being crocked! Try this for a game night, church night, party or any night that your gonna be pressed for prep time. Ironically, this is a quick and easy way to make … Read More

Pumpkin Cream Cheese Stuffed French Toast Did you know that “French toast” was not created in France? In France this dish is called “pain perdu” which means “lost bread” or better translated, “stale bread”. This is because its original intent was to use up stale or day-old bread (think day old bread before preservatives existed!). This frugal dish is also … Read More

Spiced Pecan Pumpkin Crock Cake Autumn is my favorite season, maybe because I was born on the first day of Fall. The day before my 50th birthday (September 22, 2014) a little treat came in the mail. Nope, it wasn’t a gift, per se, it was the latest edition of the Williams-Sonoma catalog. I thoroughly enjoy these little catalogs! Of … Read More

Baked Glazed Donuts (grain-free/sugar-free/dairy-free option)   The short story: donuts, healthy, 1 bowl, 30 minutes max to your mouth. Longer version: Donuts have to be one of the all-time yummiest splurges. They aren’t just at specialty donut shops, they’re staring at you from every grocery store bakery you pass. Their smell wafts out to welcome you. Heaven forbid you go … Read More