Dawn of Cooking

Useful Kitchen Gifts – Dawn’s Favorites!

These are some of my top useful kitchen items and would be perfect for giving or receiving! Preparing three meals a day can be a delightful but time-consuming task. Luckily, there are a variety of kitchen gadgets and essentials that can make your culinary journey more enjoyable and efficient. Here are some of my personal…

PUMPKIN SPICE BISCOTTI

Oh my goodness, let me tell you about these incredible Pumpkin Spice Biscotti cookies! They are the epitome of fall indulgence – a perfect blend of warmth, spice, and autumn flavors. Picture yourself cozily wrapped up in your favorite sweater, holding a steaming cup of your go-to hot drink, and savoring every bite of these…

Garden Party Buffet & Menu

Hosting a garden party buffet outside on your deck, yard or in your garden is a lovely way to enjoy a meal with your friends outside. Do you ever want to have guests over but just don’t know what to prepare? This garden party menu with a Printable PDF is perfect for such an event….

Alaskan Cranberry Bread

Living in Alaska we are blessed to have an abundance of wild cranberries growing in the woods right out our backdoor! In the fall we ride the 4-wheeler to our favorite spot and pick to our hearts content. I even carry along a little stool to sit on while picking! My Mom used to bake…

Gingerbread Cookies

Ginger Cookies, Ginger Snaps, Gingerbread Men. The perfect cookie for dunking in milk, hot chocolate or coffee during the holidays! The classic mix of cinnamon, cloves and ginger all bundled into a sweet cookie dough. I think most of us have all had the fun of deciding which part of the little gingerbread man to…

Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp

If you are looking for the BEST DESSERT EVER to serve your family and friends then you have to make this amazing Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp! I am growing my own rhubarb this year in my garden but friends love to drop off bags of rhubarb for me also. Sometimes it is hard to find rhubarb…

Seven Day Meal Plan and Guide

Welcome to my Seven Day Meal Plan and Guide. This plan includes 7 days of mix and match healthy meals and recipes that you can follow. I know that you will also be able to create some new ones of your own! In this post you can get the link to DOWNLOAD and PRINT out…

Picadillo

Our lives are so busy and we all need an arsenal of quick 30 minute dinners. This dish only uses 1 pound of ground beef. Picadillo is an extremely flavorful and delicious Latin American dish that is sure to please. Gather together just a few simple ingredients to start making this dish for your family…

60 Second Pumpkin Muffin

I LOVE this 60 second Pumpkin Muffin recipe! It is soft and fluffy and so delicious to eat warm sprinkled with cinnamon sugar or even spread with frosting. Here in Alaska we are already experiencing chilly mornings so this quick muffin is delicious with my morning latte to start the day off perfectly.

Homemade Applesauce

What is it about fall that just makes you want to stay inside baking and cooking? I just love cozy fall recipes! Here in Alaska we are already feeling the chill in the air, so it’s the perfect time to spend some time in the kitchen. I just love all things pumpkin and apple and…

Chicken Divan

This recipe for Chicken Divan is a delicious family favorite! What is really great is that kids love it also. My daughter called me last week wanting the recipe for her family, so it held a lasting tasty memory for her also. WIN WIN! We raised 5 children so I became a pro at stretching…

Plant-Based “MeatLoaf”

Here is a wonderful plant based recipe that is a great one to add to to your family menu plans. This Plant-Based Meatloaf is filled with healthy ingredients and sure to please! My husband and I were recently invited to go to a local restaurant that holds a monthly vegan potluck. Anyone is invited as…

Super Healthy Muffins

These muffins truly are at the top of my all time favorites! I call them Super Healthy because the ingredients are awesome plus they contain no OIL. Healthy ingredients like carrot, apple and banana keep them moist and so delicious. I know you will LOVE them also. Serve them for breakfast, an afternoon snack or…

Pumpkin Oatmeal Pancakes

Happy Fall! These healthy delicious Pumpkin Oatmeal Pancakes will send you out the door ready to conquer the day.

Pumpkin Spice Smoothie

Calling all Pumpkin lovers! Admit it, Fall and Winter scream PUMPKIN SPICE!!!!!!!! I love it too, so here is my healthy quick & easy Pumpkin Spice Smoothie Recipe.

One Pan Granola

I love this simple granola recipe! I created it because it is nice to make a fresh serving for yourself instead of a big batch. I sometimes top my yogurt with it in the morning and then add extra fruit. I’m excited for you to try it also! Make it soon and please let me…

Bumbleberry Pie

This PIE is definitely one for you to try! It is one of my favorites and would be perfect to add into your Thanksgiving or Christmas menu plans. This week I taught my daughter-in-law Charis (Charisma Star on YouTube) how to make this pie and she was pretty excited how quickly it all went together….

Best Pie Crust

My Mom was an excellent cook and baker, so as a young girl I learned to love working in the kitchen by her side. My parents especially loved all desserts, so of course pies were on the list of goodies to make! I learned at a young age to make pie crust so here is…