We have a tradition of sorts, around these parts. That is: come weekend mornings, we ditch our boring weekday breakfast routine of oatmeal or yogurt and indulge in something far more caloric. And tasty, too. This morning, we woke to found that someone had finished off the milk with chocolate chip cookies last night, so… Continue reading Egg Nests
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Lemon Cranberry Bundt Cake
Every year I make Jeff a different treat for his birthday. This year, it was a Bundt cake. A lemon-cranberry Bundt cake to be precise. And a very well received one at that. This was one of the rare treats that pleased every palate in the house. The cake itself is very fresh and tart,… Continue reading Lemon Cranberry Bundt Cake
Thanksgiving Royal Icing Cookies
I know that I’ve been kind of recipe centric ’round these parts lately. I beg your pardon. It’s just that this season brings out my inner foodie. I intend to get back to some regular {non-recipe} blogging this week. But not before I showcase the sugar cookies I made for Thanksgiving. Like the Halloween ones… Continue reading Thanksgiving Royal Icing Cookies
Oatmeal Buttermilk Bread
After many years of the same ol’ whole wheat sandwhich bread, a family tends to get a little restless. Bored–if you will–of the same old song and dance. Such was the case with my family. Not that my standby whole wheat loaves are anything to shake a stick it; it’s a great recipe. But when… Continue reading Oatmeal Buttermilk Bread
Caramel Apple Cocktail
After I posted my Thanksgiving menu, I got an email inbox surge with requests for recipes. The most requested? Definitely the caramel apple cocktail. Hmm. I wonder what that says about my readers? I went ahead and practiced the technique pre-Thanksgiving. You know. For research purposes. It was strictly business. I’m happy to report that… Continue reading Caramel Apple Cocktail
Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins
Every once in awhile I come across a recipe worthy of its very own page in my personal recipe collection. Such was the case a couple of months ago when I discovered the muffins. Honestly, I think they’re more a dessert than breakfast, but who am I to argue with a recipe title? Muffins are… Continue reading Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins
Whole Wheat Hamburger Buns {bread machine}
I’ve mentioned before that I’m not so much a red meat kind of girl. I gave it up at the age of 12 and haven’t looked back. I am, though, a huge fan of the turkey burger. Especially when it’s topped with melted, creamy Havarti cheese, barbecue sauce and avocado. Burgers are hard-pressed to get… Continue reading Whole Wheat Hamburger Buns {bread machine}
Blueberry Coffee Cake
Monday through Friday we eat really boring breakfasts. Good for you breakfasts. But boring. Really boring. So come the weekends, we splurge. Jeff whips up a batch of his famous pancakes one morning. And I usually make muffins or some egg concoction the other day. Every so often, though, I treat the family to this… Continue reading Blueberry Coffee Cake
Blueberry Nectarine Cobbler
As far as fruits go, I’m a summer kind of gal myself. Winter’s boring oranges and bitter grapefruits are no match for summer’s sweet bounty. And really, straight from the fields, they’re perfect. Yet we always find ways to plus them, don’t we? We shortcake or buckle or creamify them. My favorite, though? When we… Continue reading Blueberry Nectarine Cobbler
Tacos Our Way
Ours is a household in which Mexican food is served at least once each week. Usually more. Among our favorite dishes: enchiladas, burritos, chicken tortilla soup, enchilada casserole, and tacos. Honestly, in my book, tacos reign supreme. What’s that you say? Tacos are boring. ¡NO! Tu es loco en la cabeza. Our tacos are anything… Continue reading Tacos Our Way
Spicy Pot Pie
Has it really been six days since I last posted? Oy. Time sure flies when you’re not having fun. If you read the post below this one, you may have surmised that I’ve got my hands a bit full with kidlet issues. If so, you’d have surmised correctly. Lest I forget that my household is… Continue reading Spicy Pot Pie
Taco-fied Turkey Burgers
A couple of weeks ago, during our weekly trip to Whole Foods, Jeff spotted a taco’d up version of a hamburger on the cover of a foodie magazine. In typical carnivorous fashion, he proceeded to drool over it before he remembered that, currently, ours isn’t so much a red-meat eating household. {Read: I’m not a… Continue reading Taco-fied Turkey Burgers