I love a roasted veggie, don’t you? Roasting brings out the earthy complex flavors of foods that can’t be duplicated any other way. Bonus: most kiddos will eat a roasted veggie over any other cooking method. < Not scientific, just my own personal observation. When you roast Brussels sprouts, the outside takes on a crispy …
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I am an apple butter fanatic. My first taste of apple butter came to me as a child. I was offered a thick slice of dark pumpernickel bread, slathered with a thick layer of butter and topped with a generous portion of apple butter. It was love at first bite. ~swoon~ I knew you could …
I originally wrote about these potatoes in April of 2013 and since then, this recipe has become a year-round family favorite. So, let’s have another look! The absolute best thing about this dish, other than the amazing flavor, is that they’re even better as leftovers. We’ve simply heated them through, we’ve thrown them in with …
Summertime is fresh food time! We take full advantage of the vast array of fresh fruits and veggies, just like I know you do. If you love avocados, if you love a little spice in your life, then you’re going to LOVE this fresh homemade dressing. PrintFresh Homemade Jalapeno Avocado Dressing Ingredients1/2 cup olive …
Last summer I wrote about how stinkin’ easy, foolproof really, it is to make grilled corn on the cob. It was such a popular post, I thought I’d do a reprint today. Just in time for prime summer grillin’ months! Let’s get to it, shall we? We shall! Start with some corn still in the …
Oh, how I remember my culinary flailings as a newbie cook. My biggest battle was with gravy. Somehow I could manage fluffy, to-die-for, biscuits, but I just couldn’t see my way clear of gummy, lumpy, tasteless gravy. LAWSY! Help me! I know some of you must feel the same way, so baby, let me hold …
As summer rolls on, I offer this post from last year, because HOLY SMOKES it’s #1: easy and #2: delish and #3: worth a summer rerun! If you’re looking to beat the summer heat in the kitchen, take your cooking out to the grill and make a big ol’ pan of grilled taters and onions. …
Summer eatin’ is the best eatin’ for me. The abundance of fresh fruits and veggies makes a happy happy gal, especially because all the ingredients for pico de gallo are in season. YUM! A couple of years ago I shared my recipe with y’all and it’s that time again, SUMMATIME!, so I thought you’d like …
When making special meals, or getting tasked with bringing a side dish to a gathering instead of a fabulous dessert, it’s nice to have a few worthy choices that you can feel confident about making. I offer my worthy choices for your consideration. Drunk Carrots: Every time I make this recipe, I agree with myself …
Way back in the spring, Easter-time to be specific, I made a ham with an improvised pineapple honey glaze that turned out to be a show-stopper. You don’t have to wait for Easter, though. Make it for Christmas! For New Years! For Jimmy’s birthday! For any ol’ time you decide you neeeeeed a glaze that’s …