Apple and Prune Tarts: a Flaky Pastry Star-shaped Cookie for the Holidays Apple and prune tarts are so delicious! A delicate flaky pastry cookie for the holiday season:) I make this flaky tart for Christmas every year just as my mom did and my grandma before her. My grandma was born in Finland and she brought her food tradition of tart making with her to America. My family has made this recipe for years because it is so good! It's a family favorite! This post contains an affiliate ... Continue Reading...
Quick Vegetable Mini Egg Bake
My Quick Vegetable Mini Egg Bake is a personal size microwaved egg bake. Perfect for a single serve meal for the WAHM like me, busy SAHM, or anytime when just a one serving meal is needed. I have a family of five, so I usually make bigger meals. But when I'm home alone for lunch I need a smaller meal just for myself. I created this recipe because I wanted something yummy, healthy, filling, and hot rather than a boring quick sandwich. This is meant for one person, or for more people, just ... Continue Reading...
Easy Two Ingredient Make Your Own Fresh Butter
Easy DIY Butter Have you ever tried making your own fresh butter? It's really so easy with only two ingredients. I accidentally made my own butter one day when I was mixing heavy whipping cream for a cookie recipe. I was making prune tarts at Christmas time and as a busy mom I got interrupted. Unheard of, right? Yep, I went too far and mixed the whipping cream too long. But that was OK because I realized I had just made butter. (This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase through the ... Continue Reading...
Old-Fashioned Christmas Caramels
The Special Memory of Making the Caramels My mom used to make Old-Fashioned Christmas Caramels at Christmas time. She would cook the recipe on the stove top. I would smell the sweet sugars cooking when I was a kid. The pot would be steaming with the red bulb of the candy thermometer sticking out the top. She would pour the sweet smelling caramels onto a cookie sheet and set the pan on the deck to solidify in the cold winter air. I can easily see this precious memory of my mom making the ... Continue Reading...
Spicy Black Bean Avocado Roll-ups and Dip
Spicy Black Bean Avocado Dip I love this recipe because it is versatile as it can be used in two ways: in Spicy Black Bean Avocado Roll-ups or as a Spicy Black Bean Avocado Dip. This Roll-up appetizer I created would be a yummy addition to a Holiday party or any group gathering. Or it can be enjoyed as a tasty dip for tortilla chips or veggies. The dip is especially delicious with grape or cherry bite-size tomatoes. The southwest taste comes through strong in this tasty appetizer made with fresh ... Continue Reading...
Veggie Stew Casserole with Whole Wheat Dumplings
Veggie Stew Casserole with Whole Wheat Dumplings is moist and reminiscent of a delicious stew. It could be eaten as an entree for vegetarians or as a side dish to accompany the meat. I created this recipe because I wanted a vegetable dish using the rarely used vegetable parsnips. My idea for whole wheat dumplings is so simple and easy; they are like cheater dumplings. I simply cubed 100% whole wheat bread, added the liquid ingredients and the bread cubes become dumpling-like once the dish is ... Continue Reading...
Veggie Bean Alfredo Casserole
Veggie Bean Alfredo Casserole This Veggie Bean Alfredo Casserole is stuffed full of veggies and has the added bonus of protein and fiber from garbanzo beans. I love all the veggies in this casserole dish blended with the bean Alfredo sauce. Adding garganzo beans (or plain hummus) to this veggie dish adds protein which is great healthy bonus for all. This is especially a bonus for vegetarians or those seeking an added boost of protein. It's a perfect warm side vegetable dish addition to a ... Continue Reading...
Balsamic Veggie Pasta Salad
This post contains affliate links to products or services I love. See my disclaimer for details. Balsamic Veggie Pasta Salad: Balsamic Veggie Pasta Salad is a delicious cold salad with lots of veggies and pasta. I am infatuated with balsamic vinegar on food. It is so tasty and a flavor love I've acquired through time. I mixed the balsamic vinegar with sour cream and this dressing made the salad so scrumptious. I added cooked rotini pasta to this salad to bulk it up and make it heartier. The ... Continue Reading...
Easy Four Ingredient Mexican Hummus Dip
Easy Four Ingredient Mexican Hummus Dip: This Easy Four Ingredient Mexican Hummus Dip is so tasty and so quick to make. It is uses only four ingredients: plain hummus, sour cream, taco seasoning, and salsa. I love to just play in the kitchen by trying different combinations and tasting it. I just threw these four ingredients together and I absolutely loved the combination so a new recipe was born. This easy fast recipe is quick to whip up. As a busy mom to three boys, I love easy quick tasty ... Continue Reading...
Wisconsin Cheese Review
This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase, I will receive a commission at no added cost to you. The opinions here in this post are 100% my own. I am a huge fan of Wisconsin cheese and it is a perfect addition to your table any day of the year. I particularly love the aged cheddar cheeses from the state of Wisconsin. The aged cheeses from Wisconsin are THE BEST and by far my most favorite cheeses to have with wine. Four Cheese Blocks Recently my husband went to Wisconsin for a fall ... Continue Reading...
