Home Made
Melting Sweet Potatoes
It’s definitely time to start thinking about Thanksgiving. I saw this recipe on a recent episode of The Kitchen and was so excited I could hardly wait to try it. Sweet potatoes roasted simply on a sheet pan – easy and quick. But the end result? Chic and understated. This is a dish that dazzles. […]
Chipotle and Pumpkin Chicken Tortilla Soup
One of my favorite recipes for soup also happens to be one of the easiest. I have been desperately making dinner for a very long time, so a cookbook called Desperation Dinners really called to me. I bought this book believing it would solve all of my dinnertime dilemmas, but the reality is that there […]
Big Batch Chili
When a cold wind blows and the moon is high, the pumpkin glows and the leaves all fly, the ghosts will gather and spooks delight, when darkness falls… it’s Halloween night. Chili is the perfect dinner for Halloween. Served with a warm square of cornbread with honey butter alongside, it’s what for dinner this year, […]
Whole Pumpkin Soup
Perfect for taking the chill off any autumn night, pumpkin soup baked in a pumpkin is a nifty fall treat. Pulled hot from the oven, a cup of this delectable soup gives your guests a warm welcome and is a nice way to greet them just as soon as you take their coat. This […]
Speedy Baked Ravioli Lasagna
The food photo that beckoned me showed a skillet that I am not so sure belonged in the oven. The recipe intrigued me, given the fact that it looked so easy and cooked all in one pan. Ravioli, not boiled, and somehow turned into lasagna. Could this really work and perhaps more important, would it […]
Pumpkin Zucchini Muffins
The weather is turning, along with the leaves, and it’s now officially time to turn your oven back on again, too. Baking is a great way to slow down and savor the moment – an easy way to spend some meaningful time with your family, your friends, or just enjoy some quiet, down time lingering […]
Instant Pot Tomato Soup with Pumpkin Spice Grilled Cheese Sandwich
It was early October, the first time I visited Vancouver nearly twenty-five years ago. I remember that many of the houses already had pumpkins lining their porches, especially quaint against the fog that gathered every morning. People were so friendly, and if you ever needed it, they were ready and willing to help. Over the […]
Soft Pretzels with Easy Beer Cheese Dip
September is National Family Meals month and it’s a perfect time to gather your family and friends, cook together, and share something good that everyone can eat. Fun for your football game, Oktoberfest, movie night, or an after school snack, home made pretzels are what’s up next and they couldn’t be easier to make. Warm, […]
Acorn Squash Bowls with Sausage, Spinach and Brown-Butter Sage
I love to read recipes. I also love to save them. I save them in my email. I save them on my Pinterest page. I save them in assorted filing systems that include binders, hanging files, and recipes that are tucked into cookbooks. I also have two huge woven baskets that contain all of […]
Northwest Harvest Apple Cake
Northwest apples have returned! You can do your picking at the grocery, but why not try a quick stop to one of our local farms? There is nothing like the flavor of fresh fruit and vegetables and if you’re not taking advantage of our what’s growing right here, you’re missing out. I stopped at a […]