I learned something about homemade pie crusts recently. Most people are scared of them. And completely overwhelmed with the thought of making a homemade pie crust. Huh. Really? I want to know...are you overwhelmed by the thought of making your own pie crust? Have you ever considered skipping past the pre-made rolled crusts from the store? Or you an old pre at homemade … [Read more...]
Homemade Frozen Pizzas
I have been buying a lot of single - size frozen pizzas lately. My teenagers love them. I finally decided to try making my own version. Using this recipe, you can make 8 small pizzas that are 7" in size. These can be frozen and quickly heated later on a busy night. Or you can have them available for the children at any time. I use an easy, no-yeast pizza dough recipe I made … [Read more...]
No-Boil, Freezer Friendly Three Cheese Manicotti Recipe
Do you want to make a casserole without a bowl, a spoon or a pot? You do? Then this is the delicious pasta casserole for you. Three Cheese Manicotti Recipe is so scrumptious! I make this often and double to have extra in my freezer to give away to a friend in need, or for a busy weeknight meal. You DO NOT cook the manicotti prior to filling and … [Read more...]
Chive Crusted Beef Roast with Red Potatoes and Creamy Horseradish-Chive Sauce
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...]