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