This post brought to you by Avocados from Mexico. All opinions are 100% mine. Avocados are probably the one vegetable I’ve never had to force myself to eat. They are so delicious I’m happy to slice one up, sprinkle with salt & pepper, and enjoy! Since Avocados pack in so much potassium, fiber, folate, and [...]
Penne with Artichokes: Ingredients 1 box Barilla whole grain penne 6 oz jar artichoke hearts 1 clove garlic, chopped 1 Tablespoon green onion, chopped 2 Tablespoons Grated Parmesan/Romano cheese blend 5 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil, divided 14 oz canned cherry tomatoes salt and pepper to taste Heatt a medium sized sauté pan over medium-high [...]
If you cook rice in a rice cooker (which I highly recommend) and are confused about how much water to add, here’s a fool-proof tip. I know because I do this every time I cook rice! This tip came from my aunt over at Katydid Country, but since she got it from my other aunt [...]
Cream wafer cookies are Hub’s absolute favorite Christmas cookies in the world. The are simple to make, but a bit messy and time-consuming so I always make a double (or even triple!) batch of the recipe below and freeze them. To freeze for later simply omit the filling, freezing only the wafer portion. Cream Wafer [...]
Hubs declared this his favorite potato soup EVER so I’ll definitely be making it again. Wow your family or guests with deliciousness this fall with my Loaded Baked Potato Soup recipe! Soup Ingredients (serves 4) 1/2 pound bacon, chopped 1/2 onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 4 potatoes, peeled and cubed 2 cups chicken stock [...]
Use pepper jack cheese and garnish with jalapenos for a festive look that is perfect for holiday parties. Use cheddar for a milder version. The fantastic thing about these canapés is that they can be made ahead and frozen allowing you to get some of the holiday work out of the way a little early. [...]
There’s nothing like soup as comfort food in cool weather. Hubs refuses to eat it during the summer months so as soon as the weather turns crisp, I serve soup in abundance. Cream Cheese Broccoli Soup Ingredients: 1 large broccoli head or 1lb frozen broccoli 1T butter or oil 1 onion, finely chopped 1/4 cup [...]
Pumpkin roll, meet monkey bread. If you love both treats, there’s no need to enjoy them separately anymore. Ingredients: Dough: 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice 2 Tbsp melted butter 1/2 cup warm milk 1/4 cup warm water 2/3 cup pumpkin puree 1/4 cup sugar 2 1/4 tsp [...]
I always thought home canning was time-consuming process that required special equipment, time, and patience in spades. This is case for many foods, but not for jalapenos. I had no idea it was this easy to can a few peppers until my dad enlightened me with this pickled pepper recipe. This is the way he [...]
I discovered this easy pumpkin pancakes recipe in my mother’s vintage 1971 Bisquick cookbook and thought it was perfect for fall. Pumpkin Puff Pancakes Ingredients: 2 eggs 1 cup milk 1/2 cup cooked pumpkin 1 3/4 cup baking mix 2 tbsp sugar 1/2 tsp each cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger 1/4 cup oil 1. Beat eggs [...]
