I am embarrassed to admit that I actually like the shorter days of autumn. Seriously! During the long daylight hours of summer, I need to be outdoors from sunrise to sunset. When darkness hits about 6:00, I treasure evening in the cosiness of our home.
make ahead
Herbed Croutons
What is the best way to top a salad or bowl of homemade soup? CROUTONS, of course! Using those final slices of a loaf of gluten free bread allows me to enjoy croutons without regret.
Perfectly Pressure-Cooked Chicken Breasts
If Albert Einstein’s definition of insanity is “doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results”, then my version for cooking would be “doing the same thing over and over and DREADING different results”.
Kahlua Fudge Sauce
I seem to be caught in an ice cream state of mind. There may be all sorts of reasons, such as summer time heat and sunshine, but mostly it’s because I love ice cream.
Fresh Sausage Egg Bake
June — Weddings. Graduation parties. Vacations. Family reunions. A few more weddings. And then — BABY SHOWERS. Yes! So many fun celebrations fill the month, and make it fly by quicker than 30 days of any other month.
Taco Seasoning
As I was mixing this seasoning blend up the other day, one of my piano students came for lessons. His first words were, “Mmmm. Your house smells so good!”
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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Barbacoa Beef Brisket for Pressure Cooker
In recent months, I have been unfaithful to my first love at Chipotle. After sampling my daughter’s barbacoa bowl, I turned my back on a long-term relationship with chicken, and have had a fling with barbacoa.
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.
