Have you ever noticed that the hotter the climate, the hotter the food? There are several reasons for extra-spicy food closer to the Equator – protecting people from spoiling food, stimulating appetite in hot weather, and increasing metabolism to induce sweating so the body feels cooler.
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Classic Hashbrown Potato Casserole Made Gluten Free
How many church cookbooks do you have? Even though I love the creativity and beautiful photography of professional cookbooks, there is something special about the tried and true daily recipes, approved by families, and shared with their friends in the church cookbook.
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Cauliflower Biscuits
A new star is born in our family galaxy of faves, inspired by my younger sister. Ellen is an amazing cook with 4 active teenagers to feed. Between busy schedules and special diets, Ellen has perfected healthy-food-in-a-hurry.
Egg and Dill Salad
Springtime. New life. Light evenings. Fresh breezes. Pussy willows. Daffodils. Campfires. And frost boil-jumping. What? Yes, that is one of my favourite activities in the spring.
Company-Sized Lasagna
‘Tis the season — for cosy sweaters, lighting candles, wearing slippers, and inviting friends over. Long, dark evenings aren’t nearly as depressing when surrounded by family and friends. Pull out a puzzle or board game, pour something tasty to drink, and share a delicious meal that was made in advance so you don’t miss a minute of the fun.
Creamy Mexican Chicken
I love playing in the band at church. The talent on the platform each Sunday is enough to blow my mind, and we have a blast together. The only drawback is the crazy-early rehearsals.
Wild Rice Soup
Every restaurant seems to have a signature dish. Grandma’s restaurant in Duluth, MN is famous for their wild rice soup.
Roasted Vegetable Red Sauce
I am a “No New Year’s Resolutions” kind of gal. I don’t like the feeling of defeat when, only a few days into the year, I’ve already failed to improve myself. Maybe you are like me – just trying to live healthier and give more.
Pressure Cooker Mashed Potatoes
“Pressure” is one of those odd words in the English language. Sometimes used to describe physical force exerted, influence, or persuasion, this time of year we tend to think of stressful urgency. After all, isn’t that what cooking around holiday time seems to feel like?
Chicken and Artichoke Lasagna with Bolognese Sauce
As a middle child, I tend to be a people pleaser. But at the same time, I don’t like to be boxed in. As important as rules can be, for the most part, they are simply guidelines.
