Some times I long for simpler days. I even get twinges of nostalgia for the pioneer times – neighbours had to work together, houses were small and easy to maintain, divorce was unheard of, children didn’t stare at an iPad all day long, and mealtime was a family affair.
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Sausage Egg Bake with Bacon-Hashbrown Crust
Sometimes it feels like egg bakes conjure up images of elegant bridal showers and dainty women’s teas. Think of flowers, lace, beautifully wrapped gifts, damask tablecloths, and egg bake. This one, however, is the exact opposite of delicate. It is for carnivores who love brunch, and are not afraid to eat it! Tossing hash browns … Read more Sausage Egg Bake with Bacon-Hashbrown Crust
Jerk Chicken with Creamy Yoghurt and Lime Sauce
“Jerk” was a term we were not allowed to use growing up. It was right up there with “shut up”, “stupid”, “ain’t”, and other such phrases. We may have been sweet girls — no potty mouths allowed — but we still thought some terms were really funny. Imagine our near-hysterics as the pastor at our … Read more Jerk Chicken with Creamy Yoghurt and Lime Sauce
Smoky, Spicy and Sweet Meatloaf
Meatloaf tends to get a bad rap. What if you could — with no additional time commitment — create a meatloaf that will not just serve as comfort food, but tease the tastebuds with rich variety? Delicate lean ground beef tricked out with enough spice, smokiness reminiscent of a cosy campfire, and just a hint … Read more Smoky, Spicy and Sweet Meatloaf
Heat & Sweet Simple Salsa
You’ve heard it a million times before: Opposites attract. According to Psychology Today:
Kenai Jalapeño Cheese Dip
Once again, Alaska contributes a brilliant recipe which will be added to my regular rotation. This dip has a bit of creaminess, some smokiness, a little heat, and the tiniest crunch. And it is more versatile than any other dip I’ve ever had. Served cold, Jalapeño Cheese Dip is amazing with chips or fresh veggies. … Read more Kenai Jalapeño Cheese Dip
Confetti Meatloaf – Gluten Free
“There is power in numbers.” Google this phrase and you will see results covering everything from MLK speeches to Egyptian uprisings to Biblical references. In my little piece of the world, it mostly means FEED A LOT OF PEOPLE.
Grandma Sally’s Soft Gluten Free Ginger Cookies
That title may be a mouthful, but you will not be happy until your mouth is filled with these tender, tasty ginger cookies! My Grandma Sally was probably the strongest-willed, most stubborn, and frugal woman on the planet. Immigrating alone from Sweden to Minneapolis in the late-1920’s and then raising 3 boys through the Great … Read more Grandma Sally’s Soft Gluten Free Ginger Cookies
Breakfast Sausage Patties
I hope to never stop learning — life truly isn’t worth living once you stop gaining knowledge, skills, or even trivial information. What have you been learning recently? This is something I learned from my younger sister while visiting her in Alaska recently. She purchases seasoned pork, makes patties, browns them, then freezes for future … Read more Breakfast Sausage Patties
Crowd Pleasing Chicken Taco Salad
One of the most difficult questions in my life is, “What shall I bring to the potluck supper?” I know that it sounds crazy! Why would someone who loves to cook struggle so intensely with this quandary? I’m guessing that the answer has something to do with a gang of unknown appetites and travel-ability for … Read more Crowd Pleasing Chicken Taco Salad
