When I asked my dad what he wanted for his birthday dinner, he responded with a gleam in his eye "I love chicken Kiev". I'd never even heard of chicken Kiev before, so I went to work finding the perfect recipe for it. Nothing I found seemed quite right on its own however, so I… Continue reading Baked Chicken Kiev
“Jessicas” – Meringue Mushrooms
Ok, I know - the title of this post made you go "WHAT?!". I'll totally admit that I never would have tried this recipe on a title only description. A unique set of circumstances led me to make these - and I'm really glad I did. Today I made some banana cream pies and as… Continue reading “Jessicas” – Meringue Mushrooms
Coming Soon – Doren
It's been a few days since I've posted anything...but never fear. More deliciousness is coming. I've been enjoying some family time over the Thanksgiving weekend and prepping for my dad's birthday dinner tomorrow. I'm making Chicken Kiev, Gourmet Red Mashed Potatoes and a delightful Pear and Feta Salad (with homemade dressing...sooooo good!). For dessert, my… Continue reading Coming Soon – Doren
Pumpkin Cheesecake
I know pumpkin pie is traditional for Thanksgiving, but every year I make this divine pumpkin cheesecake instead for our intimate family dinner. By "intimate", I mean we only invite my mom's immediate family, and their immediate families. Which comes to between 40 and 50 people. This year I believe the magic number is 45.… Continue reading Pumpkin Cheesecake
Molasses Sugar Cookies
It's a sugar cookie. No, it's a molasses cookie. Whatever it is, it is dee-licious! I love the crinkle tops and rich flavor of these cookies! If you let them cook a little longer - they'll get to be a nice crispy ginger snap. I prefer mine soft, so they come out when the cracks… Continue reading Molasses Sugar Cookies
Decadent Chocolate Truffles
Chocolate truffles are a total indulgence. Rich, smooth and luscious. These truffles take some time, but are totally worth it. Especially since one batch makes dozens and dozens of truffles that you can customize however you like. My kids helped me with these. And by "helped", I mean that they hovered around the bowl until… Continue reading Decadent Chocolate Truffles
Banana Snack Cake
With the greater Seattle area in the midst of the first massive snowstorm of the year (ie: we have a trace of snow on the ground), I settled into the kitchen to use up some black bananas. Yes, there's always those couple in each bunch my kids don't devour before they're past the point of… Continue reading Banana Snack Cake
30 Day Shred – Injured Reserve
Take me out coach. I'm hurt. While moving boxes, couches and a 9 foot Christmas tree on Saturday, I managed to tweak my back. Sunday morning I was hurting. Badly. I popped some Advil and muscled thru my responsibilities at church. The dull ache in my back blossomed into a constant wincing pain after I… Continue reading 30 Day Shred – Injured Reserve
30 Day Shred – Day 12 Redo
I put it off almost all day. It was looming like a shadow as I decorated Christmas trees, danced to Jingle Bell Rock and generally had a holly, jolly time with my family. Finally, I could not avoid it any longer. The Shred. I will not be taking another day off the remaining 18 days.… Continue reading 30 Day Shred – Day 12 Redo
30 Day Shred – Day 12…FAIL
Well, today was a bust. I know technically I could still do my workout and stay on the path of an actual 30 day shred - but I have decided the only lifting I'll be doing this evening is bringing my Malibu and Pineapple juice from the coaster to my mouth. I'll be spending the… Continue reading 30 Day Shred – Day 12…FAIL
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