I am a bit new to the rhubarb thing. I hadn’t even heard of this vegetable/fruit/anomaly until Kevin’s family introduced me to Strawberry Rhubarb Pie. It was delicious, but I still wasn’t sure what part the rhubarb played in the pie. It seemed like a strange filler to me. Thankfully, when we were given 15+ stalks […]
Refried Beans Recipe {from dry pintos}
I have become a big fan of refried beans–especially now that Kevin and I have, what we call, “Mexican fiesta” at least once a week. I make a quick batch of pico de gallo and guacamole. We doctor up a can of refried beans. He grabs the chips and sour cream. And we’re off to deliciousness! […]
Creamy Spicy Macaroni
This pasta dish was created on a whim and in a flurry before my husband arrived home. I was inspired by the abundance of peppers in my fridge, and, knowing my husband’s love of pasta, I set to work. This dish takes a few more pots and pans than I normally like to work with, […]
Baked Summer Squash Fries
With the abundance of squash in this summer’s harvest, I wanted a fun way to incorporate the vegetable into our evening meal. When I came across Two Pea’s Zucchini Fries recipe, I knew I had been inspired. I altered a few ingredients, assuming the method would work well for squash as it did for zucchini. It […]
Mac & Cheese Success
Just wanted to share some exciting news–my Macaroni and Muenster Cheese recipe was featured on Pattitude’s blog in a Mac & Cheese Link party. I am so honored! Patti tells me she followed the recipe to a T, and both she and her husband loved the result. So go check out the link party recipes […]
100% Whole Wheat Bread
I have always been a bread lover, especially when it comes to hearty varieties like this one. With flax seed adding to the whole wheat goodness and a hint of sweetness from the molasses, this bread is out of this world. My new favorite whole wheat bread! It’s great for sandwiches, toast, or an afternoon […]
Yellow Summer Squash and Corn Soup
When I saw Love and Olive Oil’s post about this delightful summer vegetable soup, I was hooked. I had all of the ingredients ready and waiting in my fridge. I could hardly wait until the next evening to prep this lovely (not to mention totally healthy!) soup for dinner. This was fast and SO, so easy to […]
Broccoli Fettuccine Alfredo
I love being able to whisk together a creamy alfredo sauce in no time. Once you’ve mastered the skill of making a roux (combining equal parts flour and butter, whisking in liquid until thickened), you have got a serious skill under your belt. This dish was exactly what Kevin and I love about home cooked […]
Ranch Chicken Quesadillas
While searching for lunch ideas, I found leftover chicken fried chicken from Cracker Barrel. Hmm. I didn’t feel like eating it. But then this lovely idea occurred to me–RE-PURPOSE it! So chop, chop, chop went the chicken and into a tasty lunch quesadilla for my husband and I to enjoy together. Next time you have […]
Steamed Corn on the Cob
There is nothing like fresh corn on the cob, straight from your local farms! The crunch is perfect, the kernels are so sweet, the typewriter style of eating is too much fun. My mom used to tell us stories of eating ear after ear of corn for dinner during the summers of her childhood. I still […]