If you still haven't decided what to drink on Thanksgiving morning, might I suggest this Spiced Pumpkin Latte. You can make it quickly on the stove top, or add all the ingredients to a slow cooker and cook on low for 2 hours! My favorite recipe for Spiced Pumpkin Latte. Spiced Pumpkin Latte This budget friendly latte recipe can be made in on the stovetop or … [Read more...]
Roasted Sweet Potato Salad
I saw this recipe in a Kroger coupon mailer, of all places. And I had to try it. I *heart* potato salad. And I *heart* sweet potatoes. And I now can say that I *double heart* roasted sweet potato salad. Here's how you make it... A sweet and delectable side dish for an upcoming meal! Roasted Sweet Potato Salad Such a fun, fresh take … [Read more...]
Cranberry Apple Cider
Fresh cranberries. Whole cinnamon sticks. Whole cloves. 100% apple juice. Throw all this into a slow cooker, and you've got a healthy holiday drink from heaven! Delicious-ness in a cup! Cranberry Apple Cider Homemade holiday beverage in the slow cooker! 64 oz. bottle 100% apple juice12 oz. bag fresh cranberriesHandful whole clovesCouple … [Read more...]
Golden Raisin-Apple Stuffing Cups
My mom used to make this Golden Raisin-Apple Stuffing. And I could never get enough of it! Still can't...I'm making it again this yet, but in a new way. Stuffing Cups. I have a feeling these will soon be the latest rage! Golden Raisin-Apple Stuffing Cups My mom used to make this Golden Raisin-Apple Stuffing. And I could … [Read more...]
7 Tips for Making the Perfect Pumpkin Pie
7 Helpful Tips for the Perfect Pumpkin Pie this Holiday Season Thinking about making your pumpkin pie from scratch this Thanksgiving?! Making your own crust?! When it comes time to serve the pumpkin pie at your holiday feast, you want it to be perfect. Whether it’s your first time making a homemade pumpkin pie or your eighth, I’ve got a few ideas and tricks … [Read more...]
Roasted Zucchini with Thyme
I sit here. Staring at the dashboard. Contemplating whether to actually write about this at all. It's way past zucchini season for most of us. But there are probably just a handful of you that live at the southern tip of Florida or Texas, who might still be able to get fresh zucchini for a decent price at the farmer's market. Or better yet, have some still growing in your … [Read more...]
Black Bean and Cheese Tacos
4 Ingredients. 4 Minutes. You could have these ready in the same amount of time it takes the kids to unload their backpacks, change into play clothes and geth their homework lined up on the table. I'll show you how it's done! Minute 1: Get out a can of black beans, open it, drain it and dump it in a bowl. Reach into the fridge for the salsa, shredded cheese … [Read more...]
Caramel Apple Crisp
I've made many a crisp in my day. And by many, I really mean too many. You name the fruit, I've probably made the crisp. Well, except not with pomegranates. Thinking that wouldn't work out so well. Anyways, I love how this crisp is made. You create the caramel sauce and toss it with the apples, rather than just tossing the apples with the brown sugar before … [Read more...]
Peanut Butter Banana-dillas
Another favorite, 2 minute after school snack. Peanut Butter Banana-dillas. We don't do quesadillas because we don't do cheese. But we can do banana-dillas because we do do peanut butter. (If you can't do peanuts or tree nuts, try soy nut butter.) The rules. Slather peanut butter onto half of a whole wheat tortillas. Add sliced bananas. Drizzle with honey. … [Read more...]
Sweet Pumpkin Cream of Rice Cereal
A while back we discovered Cream of Rice cereal when Ryan was on a gluten-free diet. (We have since learned he is only sensitive to rye, but not other wheat products.) When cleaning out the pantry and stockpile recently, I discovered a box of Cream of Rice cereal behind some cans. Charlie about jumped out of his skin, he was so excited! We used to "bury" frozen blueberries … [Read more...]