This is a simple side. It’s a bit more exciting than your usual rice or plain quinoa. While the dried fruit adds a little pop of flavor, it doesn’t make the dish overwhelming sweet, just a subtle, chewy fruit flavor. Turmeric is a lovely spice, so bright and cheery. It’s also supposed to be goodRead more
I didn’t used to like tomatoes, but growing up with the One Bite Rule I was instilled at an early age with a standard of trying things repeatedly. And fortunately over the years I learned how wrong I was not to like tomatoes. So when I saw this Tomato Cobbler I thought it would beRead more
I have to say that until now, acorn squash was my least favorite squash. Why have acorn when you could have spaghetti, or better yet butternut: the best of all squashes. But now I have a finer appreciation for the acorn squash. As I’ve said before, roasting veggies makes magic happen. If you think youRead more
Stratas are savory bread puddings. They can be served for breakfast, lunch or dinner. They need good crusty bread that takes a good long soak. I made this for a retreat my dad went on, so I prepared it in stages which worked great. Two days before the retreat I sautéd the vegetables and preparedRead more
This recipe is a trusty stand-by. I’ve made it several times in the past and it continues to be a delicious fall soup. It’s hearty and chunky and keeps well so you can make it in advance if necessary. Fortunately it doesn’t take long to cook either, so it’s perfect for a week night dinnerRead more
This lasagna was amazing! The recipe comes from a family from my church who sends a favorite recipe in their Christmas letter each year. While this recipe is from their 2007 letter, better late than never! I don’t recommend waiting 5 years before you try it though! It’s perfect for this time of year whereRead more
This is a quick, easy meal to throw together. I’d been planning on making pesto stuffed mushrooms, but I needed something a little more substantial than that. Throwing in some whole wheat pasta and ricotta makes this dinner! Paired with a salad, it’s quite the tasty dinner. Roasted Mushroom and Pesto Pasta Serves 6 16ozRead more
Yum. I tore this recipe from a magazine in 2010. I apparently made it that fall, loved it, stuck it in a binder with tons of other recipes waiting for their chance to be tried, and forgot about it. I made it again this week. WHY OH WHY did I wait SO long??? It’s easyRead more
I’ve been intrigued by this dish for a while. Recently when I was in Boston I tried some and knew that it would be a dish Sister would love. So when she and Chris were visiting last week, it was the perfect chance to try it. We had Chris’s parents over for brunch and IRead more
My aunt and cousins have returned from Japan! To help their transition home I made a quiche. The girls really like quiche, so it’s a convenient anytime of day meal. Since this was for kids I kept the flavors pretty mild. Italian Squash Quiche Serves 6-8 1 pie crust (I like pillsbury) 1 large summerRead more