Spicy Pasta Puttanesque Level up your next pasta night with this spicy puttanesca sauce! 1 Tbsp olive oil2 tsp minced garlic28 oz. can diced tomato1/2 tsp dried basil1/2 tsp dried oregano1/2 tsp crushed red pepper1/2 tsp onion powderSalt and pepper (to taste)1 cup green or kalamata olives3 Tbsp capers (drained and rinsed)1/4 cup dry white wine12 oz. box small … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2009
Sweet Potato Oven Fries
Looking for another great way to use up those UBER CHEAP sweet potatoes?!? This is a great week to buy sweet potatoes, as many stores have them priced as low as $.25/lb!!! You can also cook, mash and freeze them for use in future meals! If you've had your share of sweet potato pie or casserole, then give these a try with the extras! Would be delicious with a BBQ Turkey … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving Leftovers Recipe Round-Up
Here are a few leftovers recipes that I shared in a local news segment last year... This year, I thought I'd share some Thanksgiving leftovers recipes from friends around the blogosphere! Thanksgiving Leftover Casserole Thanks Stephanie! Day-After-Thanksgiving Turkey Carcass Soup Thanks Ann! Easy Turkey Pot Pie Thanks Lynn! Turkey and Tortellini Soup Thanks … [Read more...]
Turkey & Cranberry Encore Salad
Looking for another great way to use up your leftover turkey? Honestly, I wouldn't have thought to do turkey on salad. Not sure why...because I love chicken on salads! And cranberries and walnuts on salad is a sure favorite of mine. So combine them all together, and it's sure to be a winner! I typically think of heavy casseroles and dishes for turkey … [Read more...]
Almond Pecan Pie
Looking for a new and different twist on your favorite traditional pecan pie??? Tossing in some sliced almonds will give your pie a new flavor and texture! Be on the lookout for sales on pecans, almonds and walnuts around the holidays...grab a few extra bags to carry you in to the new year!!! This is a must. try. pie! How to Make Almond Pecan Pie Preheat oven to … [Read more...]
Maple Roasted Butternut Squash
I have really enjoyed experimenting with butternut squash recipes this year! This one is a keeper! A fantabulous side dish! How to Make Maple Roasted Butternut Squash Chop off the stem and bottom of the squash. Using a vegetable peeler, peel off remaining skin. Cut the squash in half crosswise just above where it gets larger, or where the seeds live. … [Read more...]
Cheeseless Chicken Enchiladas
Cheeseless??? What? There's cheese in the picture! Right. Right. I topped the enchiladas that I served to the Hubs with some cheese. This is, of course, optional! The inside of the enchilada and the top does not NEED cheese. These were quite zesty, zippy and zanny without the cheese!! And for the record. I made these before baby was born. Most of what you … [Read more...]
Baby Tyler
We proudly welcome Tyler Chase November 16th 6:42 AM 7 pounds 11 ounces 21 1/4 inches It was a FAST and not-so-easy labor and delivery. But we are all healthy and recovering well. If you are interested, you can read the full birth story here. … [Read more...]
Banana Cinnamon Waffles and Gingerbread Waffles
So I'm still here. Still cooking. Still feeding the boys. When Tiffany and Lisa shared these recipes with me, I couldn't decide which to try. So I made both. We sampled each...and the rest went into the overflowing freezer. I will let you go recipe exploring yourselves. Lisa's Banana Cinnamon Waffles Tiffany's Gingerbread Waffles with Vanilla Cream … [Read more...]
Roasted Tomato Soup
Because I'm ALL ABOUT honesty and transparency here on the site...I'm going to share this #FAIL with you! I made the below recipe. And washed it down the sink. I was super sad and bummed because I had used tomatoes from the garden. It went like this on Twitter... I had a few folks offer links and recipes for their favorite tomato soups...but I really just … [Read more...]