I love making this soup. It's delicious, simple, and extremely comforting on a cold day, or when you're feeling a bit under the weather. My method takes a bit of time, but it's not extremely labor intensive, and you can take shortcuts at any point to make it even easier. Due to the nature of this recipe, there are no exact proportions. You can make a large batch, as I usually do, or simply use less and make enough for a single meal. The amounts I do list will be for a rather large batch intended to have extra for freezing. Adjust as needed, and enjoy!
Read moreNutella Fudge.
I love fudge. I don't make it too often, mind you, or I'd be terribly rotund, but every once in awhile it's a nice treat. I love this recipe in particular, because it's simple. No candy thermometer required, only five ingredients (with an optional sixth). Rather quick to pull together as well, if you don't count the cooling time, (you don't have to if you don't mind rather warm fudge, but it is a lot easier to eat when it's cool). What's more, you can change the flavor to suit your tastes. The original recipe calls for peanut butter rather than Nutella, and you can change the baking chips used to any flavor you like. You could actually make chocolate-free fudge if you so desired. (Not that you should, as, well, chocolate is amazing.) Whatever your tastes, you'll find this fudge will suit them. Enjoy!
Read morePosting.
I've made some discoveries about my blog over the years I've kept it. First of all, I post whenever I feel like it, not on any sort of schedule, despite often trying to keep the posts regular. I blog more when my family is occupied, or when I'm on a laptop and can post while enjoying their company. I'm still working out how to keep myself motivated to continue sharing with you all, but I will say this. I do love having this site. It's a lovely spot to share my thoughts once in awhile, and I love the conversations that come up over a recipe, a picture, or whatever is going on at the moment. There may be changes ahead to site design, content, et cetera, but what will stay constant is my love to share with all of you. So thank you, for sticking with me and leaving a thought every so often. If you have favorite posts, requests for content, or any input on where this website should head, please let me know. Thanks again!
Onion Sandwich.
This is not for the faint of heart. This is not a pretty dish, nor does it smell like, well, anything other than onions. No, this is not a sandwich for everyone.
However. If you are one of those people, the people whose steaks are incomplete without sautéed onions, whose burgers are sadly lacking when not topped with this versatile vegetable, whose salads must have a bit of oniony crunch to them, well, let me say you and I are kindred spirits. And so, dear friends, I would like to share this with you.
Read moreRice Pudding.
This recipe is so delicious, and for a made from scratch pudding, about as easy as you can get. I love raisins in this, but you don't necessarily have to use them. The original recipe calls for whole milk, but I used 1% with no problems. Also, as I'm out of lemon zest, and lemons, for that matter, I used a bit of orange zest in its place, and you know, I think I like it better! Whatever you choose, you won't be disappointed. Enjoy!
Read moreDutch Apple Pie.
I've been making this pie for a long time. I don't know when I found the recipe in my mom's recipe box, but I know I offered to make it for Chris back when we weren't even dating and I was supposed to come over for dinner and meet his parents. I chickened out of making it because my mom and a friend convinced me that it was too...oh I don't even remember the phrasing, but that I wasn't to give the impression that we were in a serious relationship. Oh, the sweet, sweet irony. I've since made it for my husband, his parents, and many others over the years. It is my pie specialty, and it's deceptively easy.
Read moreEnchiladas, Pioneer Woman Style.
I've been looking for a good enchilada recipe for awhile now. You see, I love ordering them at restaurants, but making them at home. Guaranteed to be a flop, every time. That is, until I was gifted the Pioneer Woman's cookbook and discovered that her recipes never flop. Seriously. Every single one I've tried has turned out famously, and most are simple to boot. When I came across her enchilada recipe, I admit, I hesitated. See, there's nothing obviously wrong with the recipe, nothing at all wrong with it. I was just afraid I'd ruin my streak with her recipes and have yet another flopped enchilada meal. I was so wrong. These are delicious, simple, properly messy (all enchilada recipes I've tried have that in common,) and quite filling. If you've had the same luck making enchiladas at home as I have, please, end your misery, make these. Tonight, if possible. You won't regret it. Enjoy!
Read moreSugar Cookies.
I love these cookies. Normally I could care less about sugar cookies, as there are so many other delicious cookies out there, many of them with chocolate. (Mmm, chocolate...) When I do want sugar cookies I usually go for those horrible store bought ones with the neon frosting that's almost as thick as the cookie itself. There is value, however, in occasionally making the rolled sugar cookie. Making shapes, decorating in festive styles for whatever the holiday, and pulling out all those fun sprinkles in the back of your cupboard, all make it somewhat fun to make sugar cookies.
Read moreAsparagus Cashew Stir-fry.
This was a new recipe for us, but we'll be repeating it often. It's vegetarian, but you don't really miss the meat because there's so much other good stuff in it already! This will be a regular on our menu.
Read moreKitchen Helps. (Not a recipe.)
My mother has this list posted on the inside of one of her cabinets for emergency help, reminders, and simply good information to keep at hand. I highly recommend printing this and doing the same. Enjoy!
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