Apples and spice make everything nice! Even when the weather in October looks like this! Because apples cook differently, I like to use a variety. Choose a tart and sweet combination, and include some that will maintain some crunch during cooking. During apple season I visit orchards and use locally grown apples. If I’m purchasing […]
Zucchinis are low in calories and high in fiber. They are a good source for vitamin C, and potassium. They are also very easy to find during the fall harvest! Choose zucchinis that are 6 to 8 inches long and 1 to 2 inches in diameter. They can grow to be very large but taste […]
Zucchini Bread falls into the “quick breads” category. Breads that are leavened by baking powder or baking soda instead of yeast are called quick breads. Within the category of quick breads there are several mixing methods. This zucchini bread uses the muffin method, the easiest mixing method there is. Start with a few fresh garden […]
Grilled pizzas are a great way to feed a crowd on a hot summer afternoon. Pictured above: BBQ Chicken Pizza with grilled corn, onion, and poblano pepper, then topped with blue cheese crumbles and shredded pizza cheese. Once your pizzas are finished spread them on a parchment lined counter, and announce, dinner is served! Your […]
Although rhubarb is technically a vegetable, we often think of it as a fruit because it is cooked with sugar and served as a sweet side or dessert. The stalks are edible and similar in texture and appearance to celery. I do not recommend eating it like celery though, as the stalks are extremely tart. […]
As the old saying suggests, life can be full of adversity. To say 2020 has been a tough year is an understatement. But when life gives you lemons, you can make lemon pudding cakes. These little cakes are easy to make and really pack a punch. Super tangy, and super refreshing! The cakes are typically […]
Spinach lasagna rolls have become a favorite go-to meal when we’re tired of the usual proteins, or needing a meal to make ahead. They can be completely oven ready. Imagine pulling this pan out of the oven an hour or so after finishing a busy day! Always start with completely thawed and squeezed spinach. Break […]
Don’t you just love when a serving of vegetables tastes like a double chocolate cake? Not only do I love eating this cake, I love making it. I’ve made it many times for senior living locations and always share that the original recipe was recommended by my grandmother who found it in her church cookbook. […]
I had been feeling the desire to bake. Maybe because it brings comfort, maybe I needed a distraction, or maybe I just wanted some chocolate. I asked Patrick if it would be weird to set up some treat tables in the middle of the street and invite the neighbors. We could gather but maintain our […]
Nothing says “I love chocolate” more than this dark chocolate fudgy brownie! Cut it into a heart and it says, “I love you just as much as chocolate!” I’m a big fan of Valentine’s Day. I like that there is day dedicated to goofy fun with candy hearts and cards that rhyme. I like that […]
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