Pumpkin chiffon cake
I am not a fan of pumpkin pie (*GASP*!), so I was excited to find this recipe. I love pumpkin, but the custard of the pumpkin pie is just really too rich and heavy for my tastes. I made this last...
View ArticleEmpanadas
Most of you are probably familiar at least with what an empanada is - it is a folded pastry pocket with either a savory or sweet filling. I discovered these while I was studying in Argentina and I...
View ArticleOven stew
This is one of my favorite recipes from when I was growing up. It is simple and tastes phenomenal. I usually serve it over cooked egg noodles. It does take some planning ahead as it has to cook for...
View ArticleHot ham and cheese party sandwiches
I made these for my son's second birthday party and they were a huge hit - everyone was asking me for the recipe. Hint: make extra - they are a bazillion times more delicious as leftovers!1 stick...
View ArticleTwice-baked sweet potatoes
This is a recipe inspired by some of my favorite flavors and one of my favorite ways to prepare regular potatoes - twice baked. Since the sweet potato packs the biggest nutritional punch for your...
View ArticleTwice-baked potatoes
My last post of twice-baked sweet potatoes had me thinking about twice-baked potatoes. I love twice-baked potatoes - and aside from the amount of time they take, they are really very easy. You can...
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Breakfast cookies
I created this recipe in order to have something healthy and easy on hand for those hectic mornings. 1 c. (old fashioned) oats, pulsed into fine powder in blender or processor3/4 c. oats1/4 c. wheat...
View ArticleSmoky potato and beef soup
Okay, I know it's been a while since I've posted. I apologize. If you follow me on facebook, you'll know that I announced I had been dealing with some personal issues, and I have been. Between...
View ArticleWelcome to my new home!
Welcome readers! I am back at my first blog-host home and loving it. I hope you enjoy this site as much as or more than the wordpress one. I am still rediscovering the elements on Blogger as it has...
View ArticleUpgraded grilled cheese
I posted a recipe a while ago for a savory pull-apart loaf. I really love those flavors, and so I incorporated them into a grilled cheese. Also, the sandwich compliments the smoky potato and beef...
View ArticleSimple French onion soup
Having my boys changed something with my taste buds and I absolutely love the taste of onions now, whereas before I hated them. This is a recipe that I've adapted a bit from the Leinenkugel's recipe...
View ArticleSimple Chicken Guacamole Tostadas w/ Spanish Rice
If you watch Food Network, you might be familiar with Sandra Lee and her Semi-Homemade Meals show. I took a page out of her book last night and I whipped up some simple tostadas, blending some ideas I...
View ArticleBy Request! Green chile
Chile verde or green chile is something that is put on several different dishes in our former home state of Colorado. Having spent a few years there, I fell in love with the yummy, smoky flavor; I...
View ArticleHealthier Oven-fried Tilapia
My family and I love fish. We especially love fish and chips. But that isn't exactly the healthiest way to enjoy a lean protein. I was trolling through the trillions of tilapia recipes online and I...
View ArticleSeasoning Salt
I love the zest added by a good seasoning salt blend. Unfortunately, most seasoning salts on the market are more salt than seasoning, at least in my experience. This mix has some zip to it, as well...
View ArticleAdventures in freezer cooking
Oh, ladies and gentlemen, I am tired. So tired. I just spent five hours chopping, dicing, portioning, tagging, and bagging vegetables and meals. I piled way too much on my plate, so to speak. Yes,...
View ArticleCrockpot garlic beer chicken
If you're on pinterest, odds are that you've seen the pins for the garlic chicken (baked in the oven) and the crockpot beer chicken. I've made each recipe separately, but I decided to mash them...
View ArticlePesto Pork
The original recipe calls for 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs. But I had a rolled pork roast (bought as part of a package of pork loin roasts) from Costco, so I decided to give this recipe a try...
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Banana Oat Muffin
This post was inspired by a recipe from C&E. I love some banana bread, but really, it's not the most healthy way to eat your fruit, what with all the sugar and oil. Below, please find my adapted...
View ArticleLazy Day Stew
This is one of the previously mentioned freezer meals as well. If you want to see any of the meal recipes in their original format, please follow the links in my original freezer meals introductory...
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