This pork loin roast is braised in milk, resulting in a delicious, tender entree that is perfect when entertaining a small, intimate group of family or friends.
Here we are at Thanksgiving Week. I have so much for which to be Grateful. God has blessed us abundantly. Last night we enjoyed Friendsgiving with our neighbors. Having good neighbors is definitely something we are grateful for.
Finish off your Holiday Dinner with this festive and beautiful White Chocolate Martini.
Today is the Final Day of Christmas Sweets Week, an event scheduled by Christie of A Kitchen Hoor's Adventures for Monday, Wednesday, and today.
This cocktail was invented in the early 1920s and became popular after it was featured in Harry Craddock's The Savoy Cocktail Book in 1930. Depending on the source, it was either named after the Greek Goddess Xantha or the Xanthia Moth. Both names are due to the color of the cocktail.
This delicious, moist cake is perfect for a Holiday Breakfast Buffet or just by itself with a cup of coffee, holding you over until dinner is served.
This delicious little boule of bread is the perfect size to serve with dinner for a family of four. If there are only two of you, you can enjoy the remaining slices toasted in the morning with a shmear of butter and marmalade.
The Sunday Funday Bloggers are celebrating National Homemade Bread Day.......
Are you a French Onion Soup fan? You are going to love this easy and delicious one-pot Pasta dish. Caramelized Onions, Beef Broth, and Pasta cooked stove-top, covered with cheese, and given a brief moment under the broiler. All the flavors you love in a filling pasta dish instead of a soup.
These delicious biscuits use apple cider as the liquid ingredient and include a sprinkle of cinnamon. What a wonderful combination. I will be making these again and serving them with Ice Cream and Fried Apples for dessert!!
This delicious, comforting Ham and Dumpling Stew from Liechtenstein uses hearty cornmeal in the dumplings for a great one-pot meal. It is a great way to use the bone from that Holiday Ham.
Join us as we Eat the World......
Double Cream Brie topped with Dried Cranberries, Diced Apples, Chopped Walnuts, and Honey, warmed in the oven to a melty goodness and served with fresh apple slices, crackers, and sliced baguette.
My Little Miss M turned 5 years old on Thursday. She had school during the day, and we had a wine dinner to attend in the evening, so we celebrated last night at The Rainforest Cafe.
All the flavors of Risotto, without the time spent standing at the stove stirring. This Pumpkin Rice bakes in the oven, freeing you up to make other dishes or to enjoy a glass of wine before your company arrives.
When our administrator, David of Cooking Chat, suggested we share Creative Thanksgiving Wine Pairings this month, I immediately knew I would share an orange wine. I mean, what is more fall-like and unusual than an orange wine?
Change up your holiday table by serving rice instead of potatoes. This delicious recipe is a copycat of one served at Texas Roadhouse.
All the wonderful fall flavors you love, baked up in one casserole for a delicious side to enjoy with your upcoming holiday meals.
This delicious, colorful, vegetarian chili is so hearty that your carnivores won't even realize that it doesn't contain any meat.
Happy Halloween, Friends. I thought I would give you a smile today, sharing the Angel Face and Little Miss M in their Halloween get-ups.
This colorful, pretty smoothie is packed with antioxidants. It is a great pick-me-up after a fall hike or as a post-workout treat.
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I was inspired to make this drink while reading our Cook the Books October/November selection......
Oatmeal Muffins kept moist with shredded Zucchini, flavored with warm spices, and studded with dried Cranberries.
This comforting casserole uses Venison instead of Beef, Tater Tots instead of Mashed Potatoes, and offers Gravy on the Side.
Wow....It's already the end of October...my goodness, time flies quickly around here. The holidays are fast approaching, so hang onto your hats!!
This flavorful, juicy, and moist chicken is named after the Hispanic Cowboys who would serve it up over the campfires when out on the range.
This colorful gnocchi takes only minutes to make. They are delicious as a main vegetarian dish in a garlic butter sauce or as a side to whatever protein you are serving.
Sweet and Spicy, this popcorn will keep you happy as you watch the Netflix movie KPop Demon Hunter.
This sounds like a strange concoction, but it is surprisingly good. It makes a wonderful pre-dinner cocktail.
This fun bread uses both sourdough starter and instant yeast. It is flavored with pumpkin and pumpkin pie spices, flecked with candied ginger, and then shaped into a pumpkin before being baked.
Fall is finally in the air here in Michigan. The weather is crisp, the colors are starting to change, and the air smells clean. It's soup weather, and this delicious recipe combines all the Fall Flavors for a perfect meal to warm up your little goblins when they come home from begging on Halloween.
A Sancerre by any other name......is a Sauvignon Blanc. Sancerre is the French appellation in which this 100% Sauvignon Blanc is made. Sancerre is located in the eastern part of the Loire Valley. The Loire Valley is our destination this month with the French Winophiles. Specifically, the White Wines of Loire Valley.
We got to sleep in for our last day in Italy. We had a leisurely morning before our driver arrived to take us into Florence. We checked into a breathtakingly beautiful hotel, Palazzo Guicciardini, and then headed out to explore Florence on our own.
Shrimp and Sweet Bell Peppers stir-fried up in a savory mixture of onions, ginger, and garlic. Easy, delicious, quick, and colorful. A perfect weeknight meal.
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These savory scones are a great grab-and-go breakfast for those busy days and a perfect treat on those lazy mornings when you can enjoy them with a hot cup of coffee and a glass of freshly squeezed orange juice.
This was our final day with Collette Tours. We spent the morning touring the historic (very) hillside town of San Gimignano, known for its medieval architecture surrounding a triangular town square. The village is protected by walls and towers built to keep it safe during the Middle Ages.
All the flavor you love in a Black Forest Cake without all the fuss and muss. This semi-homemade cake is made with canned cherry pie filling, a cream cheese layer, and a boxed cake mix baked up in a cast-iron skillet.
U is for Upside Down Cake.......
We were up bright and early again to take the one-hour bus trip to Florence for a guided walking tour of the city.
Siena is a Medieval Town in Tuscany, known for the famous bareback horse race, The Palio di Siena, which occurs each July and August, in the town square, Piazza del Campo.
Another amazing day in the beautiful Val d'Orcia. Today, we started off at a pasta factory that prides itself on using ancient grains that are grown organically and then turned into pasta using nothing more than the ground grains and water.
Happy Sunday, Everyone. We got home last night, and I immediately fell into bed and started snoring.
That's not entirely true....I did have to give some loving to my babies first.
This delicious meal starts with leftover kabobs. You can use chicken, beef, or a combination of both. Slice up the leftover meat and vegetables, place in a crockpot with a package of fajita seasoning and some water, and enjoy your day. When you are ready to eat, heat up some tortillas, and dinner is served.
We were up bright and early to head to Pienza. It was a beautiful morning for a drive through Val d'Orcia valley. The fog hung like a cloud over the valley, below the mountains.
Day 10 started off quietly. We got to sleep in a bit. After a leisurely breakfast, we walked into town, passing the Roman Theater that still hosts performances to this day.
Named after a specialty drink from a nearby restaurant, these delicious muffins are chock-full of banana, chocolate, and coconut. As an added bonus, I also used up some of the zucchini that is taking up space on my counter.
It's Muffin Monday.......
It is still grilling season here in Michigan, but not to worry if it's not available where you are, because this delicious chicken can also be made in the oven.
Another early start to the day as we head to Assisi, home of St. Francis. We landed in the parking lot for the Basilica of St. Francis. It was nestled high on the hill, offering beautiful views.
We had a lovely breakfast before getting on the bus for Umbria. It was about a 2 1/2 hour trip to our first stop, the Old Carletti Olive Press.
We were up bright and early to catch a ride into the Vatican City for a tour of the Museum and the Sistine Chapel.
Hello. We had such an exciting first day in Rome that I was too exhausted to share it with you. So I missed posting to you yesterday, but I'm back today to share our adventures.
