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.
Monday, October 28, 2024
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.
Sunday, October 27, 2024
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.
Saturday, October 26, 2024
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!!!
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
V is for Vietnamese
This delicious chicken stirfry is flavored with lemongrass and fish sauce, flavors distinctive to Vietnamese dishes.
Sunday, October 20, 2024
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.
Saturday, October 19, 2024
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.
Friday, October 18, 2024
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......
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
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.
Monday, October 14, 2024
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.
Sunday, October 13, 2024
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.
Friday, October 11, 2024
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.....
Thursday, October 10, 2024
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.
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
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.
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
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........
Sunday, October 6, 2024
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.
Friday, October 4, 2024
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.
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
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
Sunday, September 29, 2024
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.
Friday, September 27, 2024
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.
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
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.
Sunday, September 22, 2024
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.
Saturday, September 21, 2024
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.
Friday, September 20, 2024
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.
Sunday, September 15, 2024
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.....
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
S is for Shrimp
Succulent Shrimp Sauteed in butter before being drenched in a Southern Style Sauce.
Tuesday, September 10, 2024
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.
Sunday, September 8, 2024
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.
Saturday, September 7, 2024
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.
Friday, September 6, 2024
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.
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
Pork Marsala #FallFlavorsWeek
Tender pork cutlets and mushrooms cooked in a Marsala Wine Sauce and served over fluffy egg noodles. Pure comfort food.
Monday, September 2, 2024
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.....
Sunday, September 1, 2024
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.
Friday, August 30, 2024
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.
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
R is for Rice
Delightfully different this fried rice contains fresh pineapple and sweet bell peppers for a fun take on a classic dish.
Monday, August 26, 2024
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.
Sunday, August 25, 2024
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.
Friday, August 23, 2024
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.
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
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.
Sunday, August 18, 2024
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.
Friday, August 16, 2024
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.
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
Hush Puppies #BreadBakers
Golden brown, tender nuggets of cornmeal, Hushpuppies are an iconic, classic side dish for BBQ or Fried Fish in Southern USA.
Sunday, August 11, 2024
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.
Saturday, August 10, 2024
BBQ Goat Stew ( Nyama yeMbudz) #EattheWorld
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......Friday, August 9, 2024
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.
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
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.