Winning 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.  Over the years I... 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

Fort Wayne has farmers markets in the middle of the cold cold winter, which gives me a head start on discovering all sorts of local goodies.  The maple syrup is amazing and I was very excited to see so many... 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 →

No-Knead Dutch Oven Bread

October 24, 2014 // Comments off

This no-knead dutch oven bread is easy enough to bake during the week; just set it up before you go to bed and bake it in the morning. It comes out with a chewy fluffy center and perfect crust with... Continue reading →

Whole Wheat Zucchini Muffins

October 11, 2014 // Comments off

Time for some tasty whole wheat zucchini muffins! There are SO many ways to savor the summer’s bounty of zucchini and squash, so take advantage of your farmers markets and gardens!  Can’t use it all at once?  Muffins and biscuits... Continue reading →

Hash Browns with Yams (Sweet Potatoes)

September 9, 2014 // Comments off

As the weather inches toward Autumn, I find myself wanting to eat more orange foods.  Must be the pumpkin cravings starting up.  Yams (aka sweet potatoes) are a delicious way to do this, and hash browns with yams make a... Continue reading →

Asian Pear Crisp

August 27, 2014 // Comments off

This Asian Pear Crisp is perfect for welcoming in the autumn weather after a long hot summer, with some unusual spice notes instead of the expected cinnamon.  Sweet honey wine vinegar from Slide Ridge (Utah local!) brings in an extra... Continue reading →