Pumpkin Apple Muffins #MuffinMonday

It's Fall Y'all....that means it is pumpkin season.  It also means it is apple season.  I have combined the two seasonal favorites into one delicious muffin.

It's time for Muffin Monday.......

Quick and Easy Charred String Beans

This quick and easy side dish is perfect to serve with whatever you have on your holiday table.  I used a mixture of green and yellow beans for color but you can use all green beans if you like.  

We are sharing Holiday Side Dishes this week......

Risotto with Chicken and Cranberries #SundayFunday

Creamy Arborio rice seasoned and cooked to a creamy deliciousness, studded with dried cranberries and diced chicken.   Add a side salad and you have a complete meal.

The Sunday Funday Bloggers are serving up Risotto today......

And Just Like That, It's Time for the Halloween Week Menu

Is it just me or does time seem to pass so quickly anymore?  It feels like it was only yesterday that I was lounging around in the pool and now I'm getting ready for the Holidays!!!  

V is for Vietnamese

This delicious chicken stirfry is flavored with lemongrass and fish sauce, flavors distinctive to Vietnamese dishes.

V is for Vietnamese.......

Easy Inside Out Chicken Cordon Bleu #SundayFunday

 Tender chicken cutlets, breaded in buttery crackers, pan-fried to a crisp golden brown before being topped with ham, cheese, and mushrooms, and placed under the broiler before serving.

The Sunday Funday Bloggers are featuring Crackers today.....

Highlights of our Fall Color Cruise and the Weekly Menu

We had an amazing cruise along the Eastern Coast of the United States and up into Nova Scotia, Canada.  I'm excited to share some of the highlights with you today.

Pumpkin Oatmeal Bread

This pumpkin quick bread includes oats for extra texture, fiber, and nutrition.  I baked mine up in a jack-o-lantern pan that I pull out of storage and use each Halloween.

This is my last post for this year's Halloween Treats event......

Biscoff No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake

Layers of Cream Cheese, Pumpkin, and Whipped Cream in a Biscoff Cookie Crust.  This scrumptious dessert takes very little time and can be made ahead of time making it a perfect dessert for your Halloween Gathering.

We are sharing Halloween Treats this week......

Pumpkin Vegetable Tray

Sneak some vegetables into your little ghosts and goblins before they go out and get all that candy to gorge on with this whimsical pumpkin vegetable tray.

It's Halloween Treats Week........

Avocado Chicken #SundayFunday

Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast Cutlets cooked on the stovetop, covered with slices of Avocado, Shredded Cheese, and Bacon Bits, and placed under the broiler before serving.

The Sunday Funday Bloggers are sharing Avocado Recipes this week.......

A Fall Celebration of Oregon Food and Wine #WinePW

Beef Brisket is slow braised in red wine until it is fall-apart tender.  While it rests, make a gravy from the braising liquid to serve over the top.  

The Wine Pairing Weekend Group is visiting Oregon this month.....

Belizian Panty Ripper #EattheWorld

One of the most popular cocktails in Belize, the Panty Ripper (Panti Ripa) is a delicious blend of tropical juices with a kick of Rum.

We are traveling to Belize today as we Eat the World......

U is for Ukraine

While researching Ukrainian Recipes I came across this Cod in Tomato Sauce.  I served it for dinner for Fish Friday and was so pleased that I knew I wanted to share it with you.

U is for Ukraine.  It is also for United and I join our country in supporting Ukraine in this war combatting the Unjust and Unfair takeover of their country.

Orange Cranberry Brioche #BreadBakerss

This delicious brioche is studded with cranberries, flavored with orange extract and zest, and baked up in muffin tins for easy individual servings.

It's time for Bread Bakers........

Pumpkin Deviled Eggs #SundayFunday

These eggs celebrate Halloween in 2 ways.  Not only are they "Deviled" but they include pumpkin in the filling.  A little piece of pickle for the stem helps to make them look little pumpkins.

The Sunday Funday Bloggers are helping you prepare for Halloween by sharing some Tricks and Treats......

Enchanted Poison Apple Cocktail for Movies & Munchies and the Weekly Menu

An Enchanted mixture of Spiced Rum and Apple Juice with a touch of grenadine for color.  Rimmed with edible gold glitter and garnished with thin slices of apple.  This fun cocktail is perfect for your adult Halloween gathering.

Cheers!!  It is Friday night and time for Cocktails.  I call the drink I am sharing with you tonight an Enchanted Poison Apple as it was inspired by the Disney movie "Enchanted" our Movies & Munchies film for this Halloween month.

Dak Gomtang (Korean Chicken Soup) #CooktheBooks

This Korean Chicken soup is flavored with garlic, onions, and ginger creating a flavorful broth served over freshly steamed rice.

I was inspired to make this soup after listening to the memoir Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner.

Shrimp Cocktail and A Book Review

I decided to start off  Halloween Month by reading a Stephen King novel.  I haven't read King in years but my daughter, Amy, and I were discussing books one day as we hiked and she was surprised I had never read 11/22/63.  She thought I would enjoy it.

Chicken Tinga Tacos #SundayFunday

  Tinga is a smoky sauce made of tomatoes, onions, and chipotle peppers.  These tacos are made with chicken baked in this sauce, then shredded and placed into a corn tortilla before being topped with Mexican cheese.

The Sunday Funday Bloggers are serving up Tacos today.....

Apple Avocado Salsa, a Book Review, and the Weekly Menu

I finished the 11th book of the Gamache Series, The Nature of the Beast. This novel inspired me to create this fun, seasonal salsa featuring apples and avocados.

T is for Tomato

This delicious meatless dinner is as easy as pie.  Cherry tomatoes tossed in olive oil and seasonings are combined with two different cheeses before being placed into a pie shell for baking.

T is for Tomatoes and for Tarts.  This one is Terrific, Tempting and Tasty.......

Beef Tips with Gravy in the Slow Cooker #SundayFunday

Tender beef in a savory gravy cooked in the Slow Cooker is a delicious way to reward yourself after a busy day at work or running errands.  This is Comfort Food at it's finest.

The Sunday Funday Gang are sharing Slow Cooker recipes today....

Home Sweet Home and the Weekly Menu

Amy and I returned home early afternoon on Thursday from our Hiking Adventure in Shenandoah National Park.  It was challenging, fun, and satisfying.  The REI guides were amazing.  The trip was planned perfectly.  The food was scrumptious at each place we ate.  The accommodations at our hotel and lodge were perfect.

Cozy Apple Sour Cream Cake #CakeSliceBakers

Spiced Apples are folded into a Delicious Sour Cream Batter, Baked in a Bundt Pan, and Topped with a Wonderful Apple Cider Glaze.

It's time for the Cake Slice Bakers.......

Honeycomb Candy inspired by The Secret Life of Bees #SundayFundayBloggers #CooktheBooks #MoviesandMunchies

Crisp, light, and airy this candy takes me right back to my grandmother's kitchen.  This candy is perfect for sending with your child as a welcome-back gift for the teachers.

 

The Sunday Funday Bloggers are sharing Candy recipes today.....

S is for Shrimp

Succulent Shrimp Sauteed in butter before being drenched in a Southern Style Sauce.  

S is for Shrimp and also Succulent, Sauteed, Southern and Sauced.......

Roasted Lobster Tails with Curry Dipping Sauce paired with a French Granache Rosé #EattheWorld #Winophiles

Roasted Lobster Tail brushed with olive oil and simply seasoned with salt and pepper, is roasted to perfection and plated with a Curry Dipping sauce instead of drawn butter.  

This is a popular dish on the Island of Kiribati that we are visiting today as we Eat the World.....

Magical Oreo Paratha #BreadBakers

This easy-to-make flatbread speckled with Oreo cookies is perfect for a snack or dessert.  I cheated and enjoyed mine for breakfast.

The Bread Bakers are sharing Flatbread recipes today......

Sloppy Joe Cups #SundayFunday

This easy dinner starts with a crescent sheet from the dairy section of your grocer, placed into a muffin tin, filled with sloppy joe mixture, and topped with cheese.

The Sunday Funday Bloggers are sharing Main Dish in a Muffin Cup recipes....

The Long Way Home, Blueberry Ginger Crepes, and the Weekly Menu

 The Long Way Home is the 10th novel in the Three Pine Series to which I am, apparently, addicted.  I can't seem to take a break between these novels, anxious as I am to see what lies in store for Chief Inspector Gamache and the residents of Three Pines.

Creamy Garlic Chicken #FallFlavorsWeek

This delicious dish of pan-seared chicken breasts smothered in a creamy garlic sauce is pure comfort food at it's very best.   It can be served over rice, noodles, or mashed potatoes.  

This is the third and final day of Fall Flavors Week.  I hope you have enjoyed it.....

Pork Marsala #FallFlavorsWeek

Tender pork cutlets and mushrooms cooked in a Marsala Wine Sauce and served over fluffy egg noodles.  Pure comfort food.

Welcome to Day 2 of Fall Flavors Week.......

Refrigerator Pickled String Beans #FallFlavorsWeek

Running out of ideas for all of those String Beans from your garden?  Try making these quick and easy refrigerator pickles that you can enjoy all Fall long.

It's that time of year.  The weather starts to cool, the bounty from your gardens (or in my case, my neighbors' gardens) is coming in droves and canning season has commenced.  Welcome to Fall Flavors Week.....

Mushroom Paprikash with Spaetzle #SundayFunday

Sliced Portabella and Cremini Mushrooms in a Savory Sauce served over Homemade Spaetzle is the perfect Meatless Monday or Vegetarian Meal.

The Sunday Funday Bloggers are celebrating National Mushroom Month.....

Sticky Chicken and the Weekly Menu

This quick, easy, delicious Sticky Chicken is ready in less than half an hour, making it perfect for a busy weekend meal.

R is for Rice

Delightfully different this fried rice contains fresh pineapple and sweet bell peppers for a fun take on a classic dish.

R is for Rice......

Blackberry Muffins #MuffinMonday

 It is nearly the end of Blackberry Season so I am enjoying them while they last.  These sour cream muffins are studded with tons of Blackberries so I get that juicy goodness in every single bite.

It's time for Muffin Monday......

BBQ Chicken Ranch Salad #SundayFunday

My husband loves the BBQ Chicken Ranch Salad served at Cooper's Hawk Restaurant.  While this is not their recipe it is very similar and he was very pleased when I served it for dinner.

The Sunday Funday Bloggers are enjoying Salad this week......

It's Canning Season and Time for the Weekly Menu

It's that time of year again when my neighbors become very generous with the bounty from their gardens and I am a very happy recipient.  

This salsa combines fire-roasted Hatch Chiles with onions, tomatoes, garlic, and cilantro that you will enjoy all winter long.

Blackberry Lime Breakfast Cake #CakeSliceBakers

I did not serve this delicious cake for breakfast. I had planned on having a piece for breakfast but it was so good it all got eaten when I served it for dessert the night I made it.

It's time for The Cake Slice Bakers......

Find Me Falling for Melitzanosalata #SundayFunday #MoviesandMunchies

Melitzanosalata is a Greek Eggplant Dip similar to baba ghanoush but flavored with kalamata olives and lemon instead of tahini for a brighter taste perfect for a summertime pool gathering.

The Sunday Funday Bloggers are making recipes featuring Eggplant today.....

Herbs de Provence Chicken, A Book Review and the Weekly Menu

 I just finished How the Light Gets In, the ninth in the Inspector Gamache series to which I am completely hooked.  

Q is for Quinoa

This Asian Quinoa Salad is a healthy, delicious way to Eat a Rainbow.  

Q is for Quinoa....

Hush Puppies #BreadBakers

Golden brown, tender nuggets of cornmeal, Hushpuppies are an iconic, classic side dish for BBQ or Fried Fish in Southern USA.

The Bread Bakers are sharing Picnic Breads today.....

Mixed Grill Platter #SundayFunday

When my brother and his wife were visiting from California we had one day where most of our children and their spouses and children joined us for dinner so they could spend time with their aunt and uncle. Chuck lives out of state and Anthony had to work but the rest of the family was able to come.

BBQ Goat Stew ( Nyama yeMbudz) #EattheWorld

Pull out your Instant Pot and in a short time you will be enjoying a tender, flavorful stew from Zimbabwe.  I used goat as is traditional for the area but this would be just as good with lamb or beef if you prefer.

It's time for this month's Eat the World Challenge.....

Our Visit to Youngblood Vineyards and the Weekly Menu #WorldWineTravel

Today I want to share with you a little hidden gem that I found right in my neck of the woods.  Welcome to Youngblood Vineyards located in Ray Township, Michigan.  

It's time for World Wine Travel and I am traveling right into my own neck of the woods......

Thai Basil Chicken #FarmersMarketWeek

Tender white meat chicken pieces, colorful bell peppers, and sweet onions, tossed together in a savory sauce, garnished with fried basil leaves.

Today is the final day of Farmer's Market Week.....

Brusssels Slaw #FarmersMarketWeek

Fresh Brussels Sprouts are shredded and tossed with dried cherries and almond slices before being dressed in a sweet and sour vinaigrette.

We are celebrating all the fresh bounty available at your Farmer's Market this week......