Can I tell you a secret!? Promise not to tell anyone. Will you pinky swear?! Because if you'll pinky swear, then I'll tell you. Okay - come here, because I'll only whisper it. Ready. Shhh. I really don't like turkey. Shhhhh. Don't tell anyone, K?! Yes. It's true. I sorta like turkey. But not really. But I know it's such a tradition to serve it as a … [Read more...]
Triple Squash Soup Recipe
There's something about pureed soups filled with the flavors of fall that warms my tummy and soul. I remember the first time I had homemade butternut squash soup. It was many years ago, and I remember thinking that my stepfather was nuts for going through the extra step of pureeing. It seemed like a bit much to do. You may think a pureed soup requires a lot of work, but it … [Read more...]
Twice Baked One-Dish Potatoes
Tonight's $5 Dinner Challenge...Twice baked potatoes - as a one-dish dinner. Plus, I'm sharing my twice baked potatoes piercing trick too! Duffy T, a long time friend of $5 Dinners, sent my a note about the way they do twice baked potatoes. They turn them into an entire meal by adding either chicken or ham and broccoli and cheese to the mixture. I couldn't resist. I … [Read more...]
Apple Cider Pancakes
A few weeks ago, we had in informal family dinner with our cousins who had recently returned to the US from teaching in Latin America. Needless to say, we had lots to catch up on...comparing stories of life in a foreign country, discussing the different Spanish words, phrases and idioms for the different countries we'd lived in. Anywho...my mom-in-law brought over some apple … [Read more...]
Baked Cheddar Chicken with Sauce
College students, want to impress your parents? Husbands, your wives? Anyone want to impress company?? Then THIS is for you. Oh, yeah, I guess you can feed it to the kiddos too! I am eating the baked cheddar chicken right now as leftovers. And I do not eat leftovers. Luckily for me, unfortunately, my husband left his lunch at home today so it’s all mine. :) This is … [Read more...]
Savory Butternut Soup
Butternut squash is such a lovely squash. It's simple to prepare, needs little adornment, and totally delicious. The gorgeous orange color is a celebration of sorts of the glory of autumn. I like it in soup. This soup features butternut squash in a top 8 free, vegan way. It's a savory soup with just a touch heat and natural sweetness from the squash itself. We'll … [Read more...]
Greek Sour Cream Dip with Crudites
I have partnered again with Breakstone’s Sour Cream…this time for the “Taste Test, Breakstone’s Battle of the Kitchen Bloggers”. This challenge is lots of fun with lots of great prizes. For this “battle”, I’m up against 2 other amazing bloggers…so I’m gonna need your help! Over the next few weeks, I’ll be sharing some of our favorite holiday recipes (this being the … [Read more...]
Late Season Garden Update
So there hasn't been much happening in my garden lately. After the squirrel attacks, not much was left :( There is, however, Swiss chard, Kale and Brussel sprouts growing strong. It's making a comeback as the weather has cooled off again! I also noticed that there are a number of green tomatoes again on the plants out back...the squirrels must be full from them now. I … [Read more...]
October Potatofest Recipes
Our feeding the larger family ways will help you feed a crowd and take a break during the holidays! October is potato month for me for several reasons. Not only are potatoes frugal and can be served in a variety of ways, but October is right up next to November and December. October is the month I pile the potatoes in the freezer – freeing me up at holiday time. … [Read more...]
Hidden Cork Boards in Your Kitchen
Photo Credit Loving this concept from Young House Love...I love it because I don't have a whole lot of counter space in my kitchen. This would be a great way for me (and you) to keep that small stack of recipes, meal ideas, shopping list and coupons off of your counters and out of the way. This would work in just about anyone's kitchen and would only cost a few dollars to … [Read more...]