Author Archives: Donna Ferguson
One Minute White Bean Chili
Warm bowls of soups and stews are what’s holding us together right now. Fast and filling, steamy sustenance is definitely in order with the slushy-freezy weather we’ve been having. This One Minute White Bean Chili will save your dinner on a night when there’s no other way. Quick, mildly spicy, and made of two pantry […]
Smoky Carrot Dip
Brighten up your cold, dreary January with a vivid veggie dip that’s delectably delicious and nutritious. This Smoky Carrot Dip is from the Bon Appétit Hot 10 list for 2019. It’s an easy way to eat more veggies and it’s so very good that you’ll hardly notice you swapped cookies for carrots. The store where […]
Bacon and Gruyère Instant Pot Egg Bites
Love your brand new Instant Pot? Love the Sous Vide Egg Bites at Starbucks? It’s no news that the Instant Pot is here to stay and it’s no secret that the Sous Vide Egg Bites at Starbucks are pure delicious: the Bacon and Gruyère variety, hands-down, the best. Served warm, their velvety-textured custard is a […]
Spicy Shrimp Tom Yum Soup
Cheers to the New Year! It’s a bright, new start. A clean slate of routines. A time to reorganize, reprioritize, and have a do-over from all the holiday roasting and toasting we just did. January is National Soup Month and this Spicy Shrimp Tom Yum Soup is warming bowl of something fragrant and delicious. Filling […]
Maple, Bacon and Pecan Brie Bites and Crab Rangoon Dip
What’s better than one recipe? Two recipes, of course! There is still plenty to celebrate and many gatherings to go right up to that big finish of 2019 – New Year’s Eve. The holidays are all about family, friends, and food and here are two easy appetizers you can make for all the mix and […]
Olive Oil and Maple Granola
Jingle all the way to the finish line with a quick, easy recipe that you can make faster than reindeer fly. This Olive Oil and Maple Granola is just what you need to survive the last minute hustle and bustle. You can serve it for breakfast, pack it for a snack, take it on a […]
Roasted Vegetables
The most wonderful time of the year can also be one of the busiest. Shopping, celebrating, attending school and office parties, plus a cookie swap or two, and before you know it you are feeling not so merry. Eating more vegetables is an easy way to fix this and roasting them is a fast […]
Vegan Eggnog
Can you hear those sleigh bells jingling? Christmas is on its way. Having something festive and fun for anyone who’s plant based, has food allergies, or has dietary restrictions is always a nice touch, especially with all the seasonal foods that make it feel like the holidays. If you have not been able to enjoy […]
Kale and Brussels Sprout Salad
It’s go time! The last minute is officially here and there are two things I know for sure: leftovers are very important and don’t forget about breakfast for Thanksgiving morning. For breakfast, you can’t go wrong with a make-ahead casserole. You can pop it in the oven Thanksgiving morning and let everyone serve themselves. Done […]
Bring Back the Relish Tray
You’ve got plenty of things to cook right now. How about something to be grateful for that you don’t have to cook? Bring back the relish tray. It’s a great way to tie time and place and family all together. It’s old school and it’s totally doable whether you are hostess, guest, or even if […]