Mujadara (Baked Brown Rice and Lentils)

January 15, 2016 // Comments off

Middle eastern culture brings to my mind both the wonderful hospitality that is such a large part of their cultural heritage and the delicious food.  Food from this region has a very different flavor than that which most Americans are... Continue reading →

Pumpkin Scones with Pumpkin Spice Icing

November 15, 2015 // Comments off

Continuing the theme of delicious autumn foods, here are some lovely Pumpkin Scones with pumpkin spice icing.  The spices bring in all the flavors of fall – cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves – and real pumpkin rounds them out as a... Continue reading →

Maple Vanilla Applesauce

October 24, 2015 // Comments off

Welcome the fall weather with sweet homemade maple vanilla applesauce.  Any kind of apples will work; fresh and local is best if you can get them!  Grocery store apples are the types that store well and transport well, not necessarily... Continue reading →

Roasted Tomato Soup

October 20, 2015 // Comments off

Roasted Tomato Soup, finally a hot and hearty comfort food that’s mostly healthy.  Okay, it’s healthier if you don’t add the cream at the end, and it’s quite good without that.  We had our first frost frost of the year... Continue reading →

Thanksgiving Turkey

September 18, 2015 // Comments off

November is the month where people who love cooking get to shine, with a holiday devoted to food.  The crowning achievement for a traditional American Thanksgiving is a turkey, moist and flavorful with crispy browned skin. Around 14 pounds is... Continue reading →

Amazing Homemade Carrot Cake

September 7, 2015 // Comments off

Hello dear friends, I’ve missed sharing food with all of you!  The cross-state move took a lot more adjustment than I expected but I plan to be back in the kitchen where I belong very soon.  To celebrate, please share... Continue reading →

Super Easy Lasagna

February 8, 2015 // Comments off

Lasagna is one of those things everybody should know how to make. Too complicated you say? Nope, not anymore! You can totally make this!  Pair it with a loaf of crusty bread (recipe here!), a green salad, and a bottle... Continue reading →

Potato Broccoli Soup

January 27, 2015 // Comments off

This potato broccoli soup is inspired by The Pioneer Woman’s Perfect Potato Soup.  I added the broccoli and mushrooms since I love them and happened to have them handy.  This creamy soup is heartwarming and yummy so it’s okay that... Continue reading →

Chicken Rice Casserole

January 19, 2015 // Comments off

Heck yes, a recipe for Chicken Rice Casserole with no cream of anything soup.  January is a time for comfort foods, and just about anything covered in cheese fits the bill.  Surprise though, it’s actually kind of healthy with the... Continue reading →

New Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana!

December 25, 2014 // Comments off

Good morning and Merry Christmas to all!  The brief hiatus from blogging is over, and now I am able to share my new adventures – I’ve moved to Fort Wayne, Indiana!  It’s time to discover the great local ingredients and... Continue reading →