As I’ve mentioned before, I’m not a big meat lover. But can I just be honest with you–this was THE BEST stew I have ever had in my entire life (or at least the best stew I’ve ever made.:D) The taste of venison sometimes weirds me out, but this was melt-in-your-mouth perfection. I stopped Kevin […]
Mexican Style Avocado Hamburger Recipe
I have come to love fresh avocado. Once a week or so, Kevin and I love to enjoy a freshly made guacamole along with homemade salsa and chips. I no longer consider the storebought super-green stuff real, true “guacamole.” I’m not sure what’s in that stuff, but I’ll leave it on the shelf. Anyways, all that to […]
Vegetable Stew Recipe (Slow Cooker)
Perfect for a chilly winter’s day, this hearty vegetable stew will fill your belly and warm you to the core. I love anything that is loaded with vegetables. I don’t feel the need to have meat in every meal, but I think this stew would fill even the carnivorous eater. I tossed the ingredients together […]
Fresh Cabbage and Veggie Wrap Recipe
I have been on a bit of a cabbage kick lately. I used to think this heavy head of lettuce-like leaves were only for my grandma and her really smelly cabbage rolls (which I probably thoroughly enjoy now.) But I have had an extreme change of heart toward cabbage. I LOVE it. It’s perfect to […]
Deep Dish Sausage and Pepper Pizza Recipe
Pizza is a Friday night must-have in our house. No questions asked. Most of the time our pizza is the same. (I like routine). Crust a la bread machine, sauce, cheese, green peppers, pepperoni, onion. The result is a nice crispy crust on the thin side. We love it. But every once in a while I […]
Crunchy Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe
I have always loved the combination of mint with chocolate. But I wasn’t convinced that crunchy candy canes would be a good addition to the already-perfect chocolate chip cookie. I am so glad I was wrong. :) Kevin and I have been thoroughly loving this variation of a favorite recipe. The crunchiness of the candy […]
Crunchy Peanut Butter Granola Recipe
I am a fan of all things peanut butter. And granola is one of my favorite snacks and best-ever yogurt topping. Making your own granola is not only more economical than purchasing the store-bought varieties, but it eliminates tons of excess sugar from the ingredient list. I’m all for actually nutritious granola, aren’t you? Crunchy Peanut […]
Italian Pasta Soup Recipe
After spending a few minutes chopping peppers and onions and defrosting our gift of lean ground venison, I was quickly beginning to have an idea what we might be having for dinner. This is what I knew: a) it was going to be some kind of soup, b) I was leaning toward a broth-y soup, […]
Ham Stew Recipe (Slow Cooker)
Crockpot meals are perfect for Sundays. Step one: throw ingredients into slow cooker. Step two: turn on slow cooker. Step three: wait a long while. Step four: come home to a perfectly cooked meal. With leftover ham still on hand, this chunky ham and vegetable stew was the perfect option. Easy and most importantly, delicious. […]
French Bread Recipe (Bread Machine)
*this recipe was originally posted May 11, 2010 I am a bread lover through and through. This version of French bread is rustic and beautiful. Not to mention incredibly easy with the help of a bread machine. If you love your bread machine as much as I do, this recipe is a must! (If you […]