All Recipes
Toasted Cheeseburger Wrap (with a “neat” vegetarian option)
The daily task of getting dinner on the table can often be a grind for even those who truly enjoy cooking. Dinnertime is so often the busiest time of the day, with people getting home from work and school activities and then dashing back out for meetings and sports practices. And, of course, sometimes we…
$500 Christmas Giveaway
As the days count down rather quickly to Christmas, I am very happy to offer another generous giveaway. The prize is a $550 Visa gift card! Additionally, there is a second prize of a Hamilton Digital slow cooker. Because of the way this giveaway is structured, you have quite a few chances to enter. Simply click on…
Meal Plans by Cooking Planit …plus a giveaway and a free trial
UPDATE: Congratulations to Maura who won the Grand Prize and to Michelle and Phyllis who each won a one-year subscription to Cooking Planit’s Meal Plans! In the past year or so, I cooked and shared a couple of recipes from Cooking Planit. For those who may have missed them, Cooking Planit offers recipes and a little…
Old Fashioned Gingerbread with Citrus Glaze
This is one of those recipes that I have made over and over again, tweaking many times until I arrived at an end result that my family loves. It is moist and full of flavor, and I get requests for it often. The citrus glaze is a delightful addition. When I first made a glaze…
Wild Rice and Sausage Casserole (or Stuffing/Dressing)
Initially created as a side to poultry, we enjoy this hearty recipe throughout the year as a main dish. It’s equally delightful paired with a green vegetable or salad. It’s hard to believe that my year of delving into the Top 10 Food Trends as a Sargento Flavor Journey Correspondent is winding…
Chocolate Chip Cookies in a Jar
A popular hostess and holiday gift and a great project for kids to make for friends, Chocolate Chip Cookies in a Jar are fun to bake, give, and eat. Printable tags included! A delicious cookie-in-a-jar recipe was harder to devise than I expected. Not only did the cookie have to taste great, the mix…
Fried Garlic
Whole cloves of garlic become golden and buttery and create a flavor-infused oil that can be used in so many ways. In recent months, I have posted several recipes that mention avocado oil as an option to olive oil. I have received many questions about where to buy and comments indicating an interest about…
Slow Cooker Gingerbread Steel Cut Oats (with easy day before method)
Easy prep-ahead method and slow cooker tip results in ready-to-eat oats with toothsome texture and easy cleanup. The classic spice combination is holiday worthy! The best part of this recipe? Lift the bowl of perfectly cooked oatmeal out of the slow cooker, cover and refrigerate for a wholesome breakfast at-the-ready. Done! As…
Holiday Cheer Giveaway $$$
And the winner is…..PAULA CLARK HOPKINS!!!! Thank you to all who participated. I wish you all a wonderful holiday season and much health and happiness in the new year! Can you believe it’s December already? Thanksgiving is over and Hanukkah is under way; which also means that it’s officially shopping season! In fact, today…
Holiday Crafts
So many fun craft ideas for the holidays! Button snowmen and beaded candy canes make fun present toppers, stocking stuffers, and thoughtful gifts for kids to give to their friends. A fun project and great for hand-eye coordination too! Growing up, my mom came up her fair share of clever craft ideas. The projects…
Roasted Winter Squash
This seasonal family favorite is so easy and so good. For added ease, I like to use Kabocha, Delicata, or another variety of winter squash that doesn’t require peeling. Without the intent of overselling this simple, seasonal side dish, I will mention that my husband recently purchased some winter squash so that I would…
Avocado Turkey Panini
Leftover roasted or deli turkey combines with a short list of ingredients in this crunchy, creamy, satisfying sandwich that’s delightful with soup, salad, or a handful of chips. Whether you have leftover roasted turkey from the upcoming holiday or purchase your favorite deli variety, this Avocado Turkey Panini makes a satisfying casual dinner. These wholesome…
