This recipe for spicy tuna dip is actually my own creation. Yes, dads can cook too! It is gluten-free and tastes great with crackers as a dip or in sandwiches as a spread. My wife does not even like tuna much, but she can’t stop eating this one. Ingredients 2 – 12 ounce cans … Read more
This savory vegetarian lentil roast recipe has been in the family, in one form or another, since the early 1900’s, and has been one of our favorites. It is an easy to make vegetarian and gluten-free recipe that is not only healthy, but really good. It does contain walnuts, eggs and condensed milk, so those … Read more
This is a simple method for how to make gluten free breading: When I decided to take gluten out of my son’s diet I was overwhelmed by the cost of gluten free products and felt a bit lost lost. While I searched for substitutes, a girlfriend of mine whose daughter has Celiac disease suggested I … Read more
As a child I looked forward to visits with both of my grandparents, but I especially loved to spend time with my grandmothers. The love of a grandmother was the best. My father’s mother, Grandma Hamilton, lived in California on an 80 acre cattle ranch nestled within the orchards of the San Joaquin Valley. There … Read more
I have a busy schedule taxiing my kids to and from therapy two to three days a week. Our therapy times always tend to land around lunch time, and to save money from eating out, I pack non-messy foods that travel easily in the car. Overall, I like to feed my kids healthier meals, and … Read more
Do you ever have days as a parent where around every corner is another mess to greet you? Does even a simple meal at the dinner table turn into a battle of wills? Parenting is one of the most rewarding jobs I have ever done, but it is also the most difficult. One aspect of parenting … Read more
While I was in veterinary school at Michigan State University, I owned a dog. She was no ordinary dog, but the most intelligent dog I ever owned. I named her Brenna, and she was a Black Labrador Retriever I purchased as a puppy from a local breeder who raised bird dogs. When I picked her … Read more
This is an easy recipe for slow cooker cheesy Italian meatballs. My kids love meatballs in any form, and they love this recipe too. I make my meatballs by hand (Homemade Turkey Meatballs). I have made this recipe previously with frozen meatballs as described below, but it also works for homemade meatballs. If you use … Read more
These honey barbecue sausage Little Smokies are perfect for the Super Bowl, or for any football, sports, or other house party for that matter. You will probably become addicted and eat them on most any occasion if you are not careful! I use Beef Lit’l Smokies® from Hillshire Farm. They are quick, easy, and super-good. … Read more
This is a relatively easy recipe for Crock-Pot® Chicken Parmesan. The most difficult part of this recipe is breading the chicken and browning it in a skillet. I make it with the gluten-free option I give below. Disclaimer: Crock-Pot® is a registered trademark of Sunbeam Products, Inc.