Ham & Cheese “Panini”

When I am too lazy to cook and my cupboards are bare, I make “paninis.” These aren’t the traditional paninis because I use pita bread. The pita bread holds all the good stuff inside and makes it easier to eat for the kids. Below are two that I do often, but you can add any combination of ingredients. About […]

Cranberries with Cherries & Cloves

This is a little twist on traditional cranberries. Get ahead of the game and make this cranberry-cherry 4 days ahead. 2 ½ cups cranberry juice 8 oz dried tart cherries 1 cup sugar 12 oz fresh cranberries ¼ tsp cloves Simmer cranberry juice in a large saucepan. Remove from heat and add cherries. Let stand for 10 minutes. Stir in sugar. Add cranberries and […]

Jen’s Buffalo Blue Chicken Chili

I love this recipe because my kids still get the buffalo wing flavor but there are so many veggies and beans in it that it is really more nutritious. I sneak beans into a lot of what my kids eat. Loaded with vitamins and fiber, it almost cancels out...

Post-Thanksgiving Pot Pie (in a slow cooker)

After an exhausting day or two of prep and entertaining for Thanksgiving, cooking is the last thing you want to do the next day. This recipe requires a slow cooker, however you basically have to through the left-overs in the cooker and let it do...

Roast Turkey Breast w/Cranberry Glaze

Sweet, tangy yet savory. We all love the turkey and cranberry sauce combo on our plates. Why not combine them from the get-go? Brining the bird prior to roasting lends to a juicy and succulent entree. adapted from thewholesomedish.com

Savory Sausage Stew

I love making this stew for it’s aroma alone.  It’s an edible potpourri of nutritious root vegetables, savory sausage and fresh herbs.   A dish that slowly works it’s scent throughout the house enticing it’s victims down to...

Edible Centerpieces

A centerpiece of various grape clusters, candles and rich, neutral toned linens provides the perfect autumnal table setting.  Seasonal gourds, foliage, berries and fruits create a beautiful centerpiece display. Take advantage of nature’s bounty and you’re certain to impress your guests this holiday season.   A simple collection of cheeses, veggies and fruits is so obvious […]

Pulled Pork Enchiladas w/Creamy Green Chile Sauce

It’s slow-cooker season! Don’t deny yourself the explosive taste-bud deliciousness of these enchiladas. Yes they take 7 hours to prepare. But we are talking slow-cooking people! You will not be standing over a hot stove all dang day....