Creamed Kale and Free Recipe

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Hello!

I have a new member recipe and a new free recipe for you this week.

Creamed kale is similar but not the same as creamed spinach, and the nutrient profile is a bit different. If you're trying to get more vitamin C, K, and calcium into your body, pivot to kale. I also offer two ways to "tame" kale, meaning get rid of the slight bitterness and tenderize it. They're both easy and so is the recipe. This is a member recipe.

Back from the archives. I cleaned up and republished two recipes: the Cinnamon Cookie Pie Crust and Veggie Stir-Fry. Both are member recipes.

New recipe format! it's been a long few weeks working on a much needed upgrade and new recipe format. It takes a lot to keep my site running smoothly, and protect all the data.

Here's a quick video I made on the new recipe format:

Some other great site news. With my latest upgrade, my site performance is in the excellent range. Over 75% of people use my site on a mobile device (a phone) and the mobile performance just increased from 87% to 96% which is pretty awesome. My accessibility is at 100% which means a lot to me. I like to know that it's easy to read and use.

Another time gadget. I also added another temperature gadget to my holiday tip sheet below. It's a three channel digital timer, so you can track three separate things cooking at once. Of course you can also use the timer on your phone but it's really handy to have a timer near your cooking space instead of your phone, given the splattering and spills that can happen. And you can leave your phone out of the way to enjoy the cooking time without scrolling.

Warmly, from my kitchen to yours,

Erica

Free recipe of the week! If you love pumpkin pie filling but couldn't care about the rest of it, this recipe for pumpkin custard is for you. It's also a nice break from all the pie crust action going on this time of year and it's easy to fix up with whipped cream or ice cream.

Holiday Recipes. As we approach the holidays, I love to share my collection of grain-free, gluten-free, and dairy-free holiday recipes. Some of these recipes are free, some also appear in my cookbooks, and some are member recipes.

Whether you're making meals for yourself, a small crowd, or a big one, here are some tips that have helped me over the years.

Test new recipes at least a few days before.
Plan ahead and mark it on your calendar.
Create a checklist and mark stuff off as you go.
Say yes to anyone who wants to bring food.
Ask for help with the preparation.
Make stuff ahead. Cranberry sauce, pies, and sides can be made ahead, and vegetables can be chopped and prepped for cooking ahead of time.
If something flops, let it go. Or turn it into something else.
Make more than you need so you have leftovers for the next few days, and to freeze for later.
Exchange clean-up help for leftovers.

Time and temperature. I rely heavily on these two items to prevent under or overcooking things: ThermoPro kitchen timer and ThermoPro digital thermometer. There's a third I'm going to get soon: it's a three channel digital timer!

💕 Members! Leave a comment on a member recipe from now through December to win a $25 gift card.

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