Spicy Oven Roasted Pumpkin Hummus

Spicy Oven Roasted Pumpkin Hummus

Wow – this one surprised me. I mean, knew it would be good..I hoped it would be really good. But I never expected it to be this great! I can’t say enough about the impact cooking dried garbanzos has on the flavor of the hummus. 

Double Vanilla Whipped Cream Buttercream

Double Vanilla Whipped Cream Buttercream

One of my favorite kitchen activities is the making of buttercream. Over the years, I have to admit, I have become  quite good at it, to the delight of my kitchen testers!

Juicy & Tender Roasted Whole Chicken ((Slow-cooker Style))

Juicy & Tender Roasted Whole Chicken ((Slow-cooker Style))

This meal reminds me of home! Not because it was a common recipe in my home growing up, more because it tastes so very good…and the smell: mouth-watering! That savory wave of herby goodness fills every corner of the home when this chicken is doing 

Oven-Roasted Pumpkin Enchiladas

Oven-Roasted Pumpkin Enchiladas

I have had Pumpkin Enchiladas on the brain and finally found some time to bring my dreams to life. I absolutely love oven roasted pumpkin, it is the perfect balance sweet and subtle char and the best part: the pumpkin gets soft but stays firm. There are 

Curry Chicken Salad – Brown Bag Style

Curry Chicken Salad – Brown Bag Style

It seems like this recipe has been my secret delight for decades. I first came across it after moving back to Oklahoma. Mom & I were neck-deep into planning my wedding and were blessed to have the assistance of our very good friend Diane. In 

My Top 10 Favorite Gluten-Free Food for a Year recipes:

My Top 10 Favorite Gluten-Free Food for a Year recipes:

I have been meaning to highlight several of these recipes for quite a while now – but was finally prompted into action by one of my good friends ((and former college roommate)) to throw a few recipes out to all the peeps who live a 

The BEST baked dip EVER: Onion Soufflé

The BEST baked dip EVER: Onion Soufflé

How is it possible for 4 common ingredients to taste so wonderful – just because they are mixed together and baked into a hot, bubbly perfection?? I really don’t know, but every time I make this, I always find myself amazed. Well, amazed and full. 

My Favorite Homemade Taco Seasoning Blend ((Tip of the Week))

My Favorite Homemade Taco Seasoning Blend ((Tip of the Week))

I think it has been about a two years since I purchased my last 69¢ packet of taco seasoning. 

Mustard Dressed Radish & Cilantro Slaw

Mustard Dressed Radish & Cilantro Slaw

On this week’s menu, I made one of my busy night “go-to slow cooker recipes”: Curry Beef and Butternut Squash!! It is a meal that ((surprisingly)) pleases everyone & is so easy to make. Somehow, I managed to find a few spare seconds in the 

Mt. Vernon Blueberry & Lemon Gravy

Mt. Vernon Blueberry & Lemon Gravy

One of my most favorite things to purchase while on Orcas is fresh blueberries! They are local, fresh, beautiful and dependably perfect. Exactly what I always hope blueberries will taste like – but rarely do in OK. So you can imagine my delight when I 

Sweet Smoked German Sausage & Cheesy Green Onion ((carrot)) Mashed Potato Casserole

Sweet Smoked German Sausage & Cheesy Green Onion ((carrot)) Mashed Potato Casserole

Looking for an easy one pot meal that will please the entire herd, make your house smell divine & provide some health benefit? I have the perfect recipe! Homemade mashed potatoes laced – um, I mean blessed with the addition of 4 large, sweet carrots 

Sun-Dried Tomato Hummus ((using dried garbanzos!!))

Sun-Dried Tomato Hummus ((using dried garbanzos!!))

Recently, I had the treat of sharing my birthday lunch with two of my dear friends, John Lloyd & Mia. They have been on a cross-country road trip and I was richly blessed to have them land at my doorstep for lunch! Mia is a vegetarian