Tag: winter

Pecan Fingers – A vintage recipe that earned “Keeper” status decades ago!

Pecan Fingers – A vintage recipe that earned “Keeper” status decades ago!

A few weeks ago, mom cookie pie bars made these for the Schuermann Family. She made them because she knew they were one of Ken and Alice’s favorite. As I took the first bite, I remembered how delicious these treats are and thought to myself 

Mom’s BEST (simple) Cranberry Salad

Mom’s BEST (simple) Cranberry Salad

Mom’s Best and Simple Cranberry Salad! A few handy ingredients and mom’s tips turn this recipe into a tradition!

Turkey & Potato Chili Verde

Turkey & Potato Chili Verde

Ahh, I love the change in seasons! I love the cold, I love gray skies, I love hearing the wind whistle through the trees and I love the possibility of snow!! I am sure many will disagree, but I LOVE it when weather shuts down 

Smoked Carnitas ((pork butt)) Tacos

Smoked Carnitas ((pork butt)) Tacos

Every year at this time, the clan heads to the lake. Our lake is Table Rock – we spend 51 weeks out of the year counting down to the one week we are ‘home’. There are 26 of us in total, well – this year 

Birthday in the bag

Birthday in the bag

I think there is an invisible list of rules that exists with regard to birthdays for my children..((somehow the words “list” and “rules” just seemed to suck all of the fun out thinking about birthdays – oopsie)). Well, the rules are flexible – more like 

This Hobo Dinner just may change your life!

This Hobo Dinner just may change your life!

 The first time I had a Hobo Dinner was when I was 12. Mom, Dad, Mike & I were camping in the summer in CO. Once the tent was sent up, the campfire wood was gathered and the campfire was built, mom and I started 

Lemonberry White Chocolate NomNoms

Lemonberry White Chocolate NomNoms

I taste tested this NomNom variation after my herd fell asleep for the night. I decided to make two new NomNom batches in hopes of starting the first morning of the new school week off right.

“Buongiorno” Chicken Tacos

“Buongiorno” Chicken Tacos

Tuesday’s are an especially busy day in our home. If I haven’t made a dinner plan by 8 a.m., there most likely will be no dinner that night. Do you have days in your week like that?

‘Tis the reason NOT to season

‘Tis the reason NOT to season

I recently wrote about the advantages and simplicity of bulk browning here. But, what I didn’t discuss is exactly how to brown the meat. I would imagine there are two “browning camps”.

“Under Pressure”

“Under Pressure”

Over the last week, I have been hearing from all of my Instagram and Facebook friends regarding a very important topic: plug-in kitchen appliances. I recently asked, “What countertop kitchen appliance do you use the most?”. The answers ranged from coffee makers to blenders and 

One small recipe for mankind, one GiANT recipe for me.

One small recipe for mankind, one GiANT recipe for me.

This is the recipe that started it all for me — Click HERE to view.

Spicy Teriyaki Tacos

Spicy Teriyaki Tacos

I am a huge fan of teriyaki! I can’t imagine a veggie or protein that would not “sing” after taking a bath in a glorious, sweet and salty teriyaki marinade.