Kitchen Item Must-Haves

What’s a huge time saver and an enormous helper for those ever-so-thin slicing jobs in the kitchen? A must-have Mandolin slicer. Super for scalloped anything, like say in a gratin of sorts… Caramelizing onions? A mandolin creates the perfect slice.     Tervis Tumblers. Why MUST YOU HAVE THEM? Where to begin… click on the […]

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...

PILGRIM HAT COOKIES–easy enough for your kids to make

Here’s a treat that the kids will love and can help make as their contribution for Thanksgiving. The best part is that you might already have the peanut butter cups, left over from the Halloween. You only need three ingredients: thin chocolate wafers, small peanut butter cups and yellow piping icing. You can buy cake mate icing at […]

Apricot Canapes: A Delicious and Easy App

This simple and really tasty starter is one of the best appetizers to serve at Thanksgiving.

Apple Cider Sangria

Sangria can be enjoyed throughout the various seasons. This version incorporates autumnal spices and and apple cider. Your house will smell delicious as you prepare it too.

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...