Can you forgive me? This happens to me every year and I adjusted my camera settings as best I could...but the silly time change doesn't only mess with your infant and toddler (who am I kidding, everyone's) sleep schedule. It messes with my work flow and having good light in the late afternoons. Now, there is no light in the late afternoons...so I ended up with this shot of … [Read more...]
King Ranch Chicken Enchiladas
So I've been wanting to make this for a very long time. But haven't had an occasion to because we don't consume much dairy because of allergies/intolerances among family members. When I learned that my friend needed a meal, this came up top of mind and boom, here it is. I have enjoyed many a King Ranch Chicken Spaghetti meal...but wanted to put 2 new spins on … [Read more...]
Rosemary Pecan Shortbread Cookies
So I might be sorta obsessed with rosemary right now. The other day I shared a super scrumptious glaze for your Thanksgiving bird made with balsamic vinegar, maple syrup and chopped rosemary leaves. {Rosemary Maple Glazed Turkey Recipe here.} I also have very large rosemary bushes growing in several place in my yard (I don't use this rosemary for cooking, although I … [Read more...]
Rosemary Maple Glazed Turkey Breast
It's that time of year again. When I get to experimenting and figure out the best way to doctor up the turkey this year. I've shared before that I'm not the hugest fan of turkey. I don't mind it. But I don't really like it. (Until now!) It's just so bland to me. Maybe that's because it sits on a plate with three trillion other amazing flavors coming from the stuffing, … [Read more...]
Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese
Can I share something personal with you? Like...one of those things that I don't care to admit publicly. But I will anyways. Because I know I'm not alone in this. At least I hope I'm not! Pretzel rolls. I can totally binge on them. Not I can. But I do. They are one of the non-sweet foods that I can actually binge on. I'll spare you the list of sweet foods that I … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Turkey Open Face Sandwiches
Pin this one to your Thanksgiving Leftovers board my friend! English muffin - pumpkin puree - turkey - cranberries and cheese! Kaboom! So delicious, so simple! Pumpkin Turkey Open Face Sandwiches English muffin - pumpkin puree - turkey - cranberries and cheese! Kaboom! 1 pumpkin spice English muffin2 Tbsp pumpkin puree1/2 cup smoked, shredded … [Read more...]
Moroccan Beef Stew
It's time to kick the flavor up a couple notches in your next stew. This is a really interesting stew with a whole lot going on in the flavor department. You have the beef with the chickpeas...that soak up the cumin and cinnamon flavors. Then there's the sweetness from the golden raisins and the salt-y zip from the kalamata olives. This stew is seriously a party on your … [Read more...]
Freezer Friendly Maple Dijon Salmon Marinade
Delicious and easy. That's the name of my cooking game friend! This salmon is both of those things...super simple to prepare and oh, so tasty too! Salmon recipes are not ones I share around here often, but I think it's important to serve fish and seafood as part of a balanced diet. When I do serve salmon or other more expensive meats, I try to pair them with other … [Read more...]
Whole Wheat Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls
Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls. Double Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls. But really, they are triple pumpkin cinnamon rolls. And. They. Will. Melt. In. Your. Mouth. The dough is so soft. The pumpkin filling literally melts in your mouth with the dough...and the pumpkin spice icing. You HAVE TO make these at some point this fall or winter. It's a command, really … [Read more...]
Hawaiian Meatloaf
Here's another $5 Dinners fan favorite! For me, it's the tangy and subtly sweet flavor within the meatloaf and in the sauce that bakes on top! I usually make a double batch anytime I prepare meatloaf...one to bake for dinner and one to freeze. I prefer to freeze them raw, but you can certainly cook it then let it cool before slicing and freezing in single serve portions! … [Read more...]