December 21, 2016

Chocolate-dipped orange shortbread cookies

Platter of chocolate-dipped orange shotbread cookies with an orange in the center.Buttery shortbread cookies with orange zest are dipped in chocolate for a delicious cookie perfect for the holiday season.

December 16, 2016

Pork and cabbage stir fry

Plate of pork and cabbage stir fry with rice.

This simple stir fry of ground pork and cabbage is sweet, sticky, and a little spicy and simple to make. It's a delicious weeknight dinner for the whole family.

December 12, 2016

Gram's classic Christmas thumbprint cookies

Blue and white plate with finished thumbprint cookies filled with raspberry jam.

These thumbprint cookies are rolled in chopped walnuts and filled with your favorite jam or jelly for a traditional Christmas cookie that is sure to be a family favorite.

November 21, 2016

Sour cream cranberry bars

Stack of three sour cream cranberry bars.


These delicious bars combine sour cream and dried cranberries with a bit of lemon zest and are sandwiched in a buttery crust of oats, flour, and brown sugar for a delicious dessert. 

November 4, 2016

Turkey and apple cheddar-biscuit pie

Skillet of finished turkey and apple cheddar biscuit pie.

This meal is full-on autumn comfort food at its best! Turkey, apples, and vegetables in a cider gravy all topped with light and buttery cheddar biscuits and baked until golden and bubbly. 

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It has easily become a new favorite of ours. This recipe is a modified version of a similar dish in one of my favorites books: Apples of Uncommon Character: Heirlooms, Modern Classics, & Little-known Wonders. It's not a cookbook, but a beautiful book all about apples that also has 20 apple recipes in the back. I sometimes dream of living on an apple orchard one day and have a bit of an obsession with all the different varieties and with apple recipes

This dish is delicious as is, but I think different vegetables would also work very well such as replacing the celery with celery root, replacing the potato with turnip or rutabaga, or even adding a bit of cubed winter squash like butternut. This recipe will serve about four to five people.

Serving turkey and apple cheddar biscuit pie on a serving plate.

October 24, 2016

Sour cream apple pie

Slice of Sour Cream Apple Pie next to the finished pie.

Apple pie is taken to the next level with this recipe for a rich and creamy sour cream apple pie. Change up your apple pie routine with this tasty dessert.

September 19, 2016

(Un)Stuffed banana pepper soup


Creamy, cheesy, hot, and spicy (or mild, if you prefer) - this (un)stuffed banana pepper soup is a hearty and delicious way to enjoy the flavors of stuffed banana peppers.

August 31, 2016

Mixed berry pie

Mixed berry pie with a slice cut out.

Mixed berry pie is bursting with summer berries and fresh flavors and is a perfect summer time dessert. Serve it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra delicious summer treat.

July 5, 2016

Turkey, spinach, and cheese flautas

Platter of turkey spinach and cheese flautas.

Easy meals are what I'm all about right now. Flautas are a favorite of mine since I started making them a couple years ago. The filling choices are endless. 

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We've done beef filling similar to tacos, pinto beans and peppers, etc. But, these creamy turkey and spinach ones seem to be the winner. The filling is simple to make. Then all you have to do is roll them up and give them a quick bake. 

Perfect for a weeknight dinner and they are sure to be popular in your house, too. Serve these falutas with a side of rice or beans or even some chips and salsa. We like to dip these flautas in salsa verde. Pickled jalapenos on the side are also a nice touch. This recipe will make 8-10 falutas.

Finished baked turkey spinach and cheese flautas.

May 24, 2016

Pineapple chicken and snow peas

Skillet of pineapple chicken and snow peas.

This dish is a nice spring time meal. It's quick, easy, and full of flavor. I've been craving fruit, especially tropical fruits, so this pineapple dish hit the spot for me. I've been trying to cook as much as possible lately, though it's difficult. 

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I've entered the third trimester with twins and it's getting increasingly difficult to do even the most basic things like stand for more than 10 minutes, breathe, bend, sit, and so on. Mostly I just want someone else to cook for me, but that's not always an option! 

I'm going to try to get a few things in the freezer over the next couple of weeks to have on hand for quick meals once the babies arrive. They will be coming right in the heat of summer, so I'm not sure what to make -- any suggestions? It's not really prime casserole or soup season then, which are the easiest things to put in the freezer sometimes. 

This dish will make about 4 servings when served with a side of rice or couscous. It's a nice weeknight dish that comes together pretty quickly and makes some lunch leftovers for the next day (my favorite).

Stirring a skillet of pineapple chicken and snow peas.

April 25, 2016

Cheesy spaghetti squash

Serving spoon scooping up cheesy spaghetti squash.

Hot and cheesy spaghetti squash is a delicious comfort food that makes a perfect side dish to so many different meals. It's flavorful and a great way to enjoy spaghetti squash.

March 14, 2016

Stuffed sugar cookies

Baked stuffed sugar cookies.

Stuffed sugar cookies are a great cookie to use for a gender reveal. Put the colored disc inside and have your friends and family take a bite.

January 5, 2016

Pretzel crust pizza

Pretzel crust pizza on a pizza baking stone.

We are slowly but surely getting settled into our new house. One of the best things is that I now have a much larger kitchen with more storage and counter space which makes cooking so much easier! I'm trying to get everything organized in a way that works best for me. 

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Now on to this pizza. Not just any ordinary pizza, a pizza crust made of soft pretzel dough! It's an amazing thing that I only wish I had discovered earlier! 

I think everyone knows that we love pizza around here, including different crusts from pan to pumpkin. Homemade pizza is a weekend standard around here. You can make it in so many different ways and it's impossible for it to get old. 

This pizza dough is definitely worth mixing into your routine because it's a fun and delicious twist on pizza. This recipe is slightly adapted from here.

Slicing a pretzel crust pizza.