Cranberry Sauce
Though store-bought canned cranberry sauce seems to be the normal thing to have at Thanksgiving, the average brand-name stuff is mediocre at best. And, surely I can’t be the only […]
Recipes
Taco Casserole
I’m not a fan of “canpacket” recipes, you know the ones that call for a can of this and a packet of that? However, my Aunt was taught this recipe […]
Black Cat Sandwich Cookies aka The Fauxreo
These are a really good alternative to sugar cookies when it comes to making something that can be festively decorated. You could leave out the filling and just have chocolate cookies, […]
Chicaroni Afraido
So just for fun, I’ve given this recipe a spooky October/Halloween name, but you could just call it Chicaroni, or (because that is pretty silly too) you could call Italian […]
Pumpkin Chiffon Cake
Autumn is finally here! Falling leaves, that smokey smell in the night air, and pumpkin all the things! My husband keeps remarking how hard it is to maintain a good diet […]
Tiramasortof
Tiramisu is one of my favorite desserts, but I rarely ever make it. The Italian ladyfinger cookies, mascarpone cheese, and other ingredients to make it are about $20 or more, […]
Fast Fried Rice for 2
The last few times I’ve ordered fried rice from a restaurant it has not only been really expensive, it’s not been very good. My version of this takeout classic is […]
Chia Coconut Pudding
This pudding requires no cooking at all! No stove, no microwave, and no oven. This is a totally raw pudding with some really good healthy ingredients. It’s creamy and delicious […]
Tuna Cakes
These little tuna cakes remind me a bit of fried chicken… yup, fried chicken! I suspect that using the albacore tuna is the reason. I tried them with just regular […]
Blackberry Limeade
I always feel like I don’t post enough drink recipes. I do like to make drinks both non-alcoholic and alcoholic. Though I confess I mostly just drink water or tea, […]
Chocolate Icebox Cake
It’s really hot in California right now. Not just pleasant summery hot, but fry an egg on the sidewalk hot! Turning on the stove, let alone the oven is not something […]
Chicken Curry II
I said I was a woman of many chicken curries, so I named my first chicken curry recipe”I” knowing that it would be just the first of many. I continued […]
Strawberry Lemonade
The flavor of this strawberry lemonade is ridiculously good, I mean “oh wow” good. It’s unlike anything you can buy that is made commercially. So fresh and refreshing, if you […]
Buttermilk Ranch Dressing
I use ranch dressing as a dip for my fries (I am not a fan of ketchup), I also use it to dip other fried foods too, as well as […]
Wheat & Flax Breadmaker Bread
I LOVE this bread! It’s just so soft and tastes like a really expensive bakery bought bread, plus it’s pretty healthy as far as breads go. Oh, and if you […]
White Chocolate & Craisin Oat Squares
These granola “cookie bars” are great for breakfast or for snacking with milk or tea as a chaser. They are pretty filling too! I really pack these with add-ins, but […]
California Deviled Eggs
I really like deviled eggs and this variation on the classic is definitely a new favorite. I thought I’d schmancy them up for the picture since it’s so near the bunnies […]
Carrot Cake
This is what I grew up knowing to be carrot cake… a smooth moist spice cake that my mother always made in a baking pan with just a thin layer […]
Quiche
IMO quiche makes a great anytime meal. In the UK it’s considered a BBQ side dish, in the US it’s considered breakfast/Brunch food. In my house (half US & half […]
Chicken & Dumplings
Comfort food can be a very simple thing, such as a cupcake from a bakery. It can also be a labor of love, like chicken & dumplings. My version of this […]
Easy Chocolate Mousse
This is such an easy way to make an impressive, decadent dessert. No stove, no double boiler, and no raw eggs! It makes a good amount too, so it’s perfect […]
Chocolate Chip Cookies
I love chocolate chip cookies, I could eat a dozen fresh warm cookies by myself in one go… and therein lies the problem. A few times a year the craving […]
Sweet & Sour Chicken for 2
Back in December of 2012, I published a recipe for a more traditional version of Sweet & Sour Chicken, where the chicken is fried in a coating and the sauce is […]
Beef & Broccoli Stirfry
I was going to call this recipe “A Tiny Amount of Tweaking & Some Broccoli” but no one would get the joke except a few family members… Basically this recipe […]
Garlic & Herb Cheese Spread (Like Rondele but better!)
This stuff makes great holiday hors-d’oeuvres. Served with crackers or as the dip in a crudites platter. Personally, I like it on little cocktail melba toasts or warm french bread. I’ve always […]
Hot Chocolate on a Stick
I got a set of owl mugs recently, they are all similar looking except different colors and I love the orange one… isn’t it cute? This batch of hot chocolate on […]
Roasted Butternut Squash Risotto
My family did something different for Thanksgiving this year, we met up at a Casino and had an all-you-can-eat buffet. No one had to cook or clean up, everyone ate […]