When signing books in Minneapolis last week, the lovely folks at Barnes and Noble asked if I'd like to take a book with me, as a thank you. My "dessert of the month" challenge came immediately to mind, and I knew that I had to get a baking cookbook of some sort. After careful deliberation, and much drooling, over at least 20 books about baking, each with stunning photographs, I … [Read more...]
Spinach and Tomato Stuffed Chicken Breasts
Spinach and Tomato Stuffed Chicken is an easy weeknight dinner for your family! Oh please. Please. Please, for all that is good and right in this world. Please, make these. When I asked for spinach recipes last week, I had this one in the back of my mind to try as I asked. Last summer when on vacation with my family, I made for them a similar recipe that used sun dried … [Read more...]
What to Make When…Chuck Roast
This week's "What to Make When..." is all about the beef roast! My never pay more than price for chuck roast is $2.49/lb. I purchase one or two anytime I see roasts priced at that point. I've compiled a list of must try recipes for when you score your next beef roast deal!!! Beef Roasts Simple Sunday Beef Roast Beef Roast Marinara Beef Roast with Garden Carrots (or … [Read more...]
Beef Tamale Skillet Dinner
This recipe is part of the latest 21 Gluten Free Meals from Costco Plan. The original recipe has been updated to include the ingredients from the Costco list, such as green pepper (pictured) for red pepper. The recipe is written as ONE skillet dinner. I would not freeze this recipe as is, but you could freeze it before adding the tortilla strips. Then reheat and add tortilla … [Read more...]
Gingered Pear and Blueberry Cobbler
First up in this year's Dessert of the Month... Gingered Pear and Blueberry Cobbler! I've made a number of cobblers and crisps in my day. I thought I'd stick to a baking concept that I was familiar with and experiment with flavors. I've never made one, or tried one, with these 3 flavor combinations. I bought 4 pears at the store last week, not really intending to use them … [Read more...]
Tangy BBQ Chicken Wings
With five kids under six it can be pretty difficult to find quick, healthy meals that everyone will actually eat, but these Tangy BBQ Chicken Wings are a family favorite that we can all agree on. Although not much beats the joy of watching everyone eat the same meal without complaint, I also love that this versatile dish can be used as either an entree or an appetizer, and … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Curried Chickpeas and Chicken
This would be one of those recipes that evolved as I put it together. I started out making chickpeas in the slow cooker with a tomato based curry sauce. I set the slow cooker on high. And 4 hours later, when it was done...I decided that I should add some chicken, as I didn't think that Ryan would eat any of it...and he needed some protein. I found a bag of batch … [Read more...]
What to Make When…Chicken Thighs
What to Make When Chicken Thighs are on Sale! Chicken Thighs are a highly underestimated cut of the chicken. They bring the flavor to the table with their darker meats. They can be purchased bone-in or boneless skinless. The best sale price for the bone-in chicken thighs is around $1/lb and the best sale price for boneless skinless is around $1.79-$2/lb. So next time … [Read more...]
Penne Pasta with Sweet Sausage and Basil Sauce
When I got home from Atlanta this week, I had to quickly jump back into reality. I came home to 6 piles of laundry that needed to be taken care of, a sink full of dishes, a weekend's worth of meals to be made (thankfully I'd already made 2 for next week!), and the prospect of having to regroup again for next week's trip to Chicago and Minneapolis! (I'd love to meet … [Read more...]
What to Make When…Pork Chops
Welcome to my new series called "What to Make When..." I hope this series will help you decide what to make when you find the particular ingredient on the front page of your grocery store's circular! First up...pork chops! Smothered Pork Chops Cranberry Pork Chops Italian Pork Chops Pork Chops with Peach Salsa Honey Glazed Pork Chops If you … [Read more...]