This is not a "homemade" meal. I mean, I had to boil the water, but that's about it. Sometimes - I just am not feelin' it when it comes to dinner time. Frequently that happens to fall on Friday night. Costco to the rescue. The other day I was there and stopped by one of… Continue reading Butternut Squash Ravioli
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“Zacharies” – Super Peanutty Peanut Butter Cookies
It is a well documented fact that my husband (Zachary) is not a fan of sweet things. Cookies, cakes, fudge, candy - none of it tempts him. It drives me crazy. However, even his lack of a sweet tooth cannot resist my peanut butter cookies. Probably because they are so nutty and awesome, rather than… Continue reading “Zacharies” – Super Peanutty Peanut Butter Cookies
Spiced Cranberry Compote
So, compote is a pretty fancy term for fruit in a sugar syrup. In this case, it reminds me very much of the most awesome cranberry sauce you've ever had. Spiced and fragrant instead of just the blah dash of color on the corner of your Thanksgiving plate. Delicious with "Colleen", my Pumpkin Eggnog Bread… Continue reading Spiced Cranberry Compote
“Colleen” Pumpkin Eggnog Bread Pudding
My friend Colleen sent me the link to this recipe - and upon first sight I couldn't wait to make it. So, I'm naming it after her. Today, I just did the recipe as it was listed in the original article in the Seattle Times Food & Wine section - except that I coated my… Continue reading “Colleen” Pumpkin Eggnog Bread Pudding
Easy Chicken Marinade
This is a quick and easy way to make delicious, flavorful chicken. I use fresh lemon and herbs, but if all you have is the green lemon juice bottle and some dried spices - they'll work in a pinch. Serve up with some rice and veggies. Perfect, simple, fast meal. Photo of the completed meal… Continue reading Easy Chicken Marinade
30 Day Shred – Day 2
I've done many different workouts. I've trained for a half-marathon (didn't actually get to the race, but that's another story). I have spent countless hours at the gym doing various forms of cardio, weights, Zumba, Yoga, swimming - pretty much anything available. My weight loss has been steady for the past few years. At one… Continue reading 30 Day Shred – Day 2
Triple Layer Oreo® Pie
Bible study tonight! I whipped up this decadent (totally easy) no-bake pie to get rid of the package of Oreo® Cookies that have been calling my name for the past couple days. Make sure you use only the amount of milk in the recipe, not what the pudding box calls for. Otherwise you'll end up… Continue reading Triple Layer Oreo® Pie
Lemon Pancakes
My Auntie Julie used to make lemon pancakes when I was little. I always loved having breakfast over there. I asked her a while back what she did to make them so delicious and she laughed and told me it's just basic pancakes thinned out topped with lemon and powdered sugar. So, yesterday when making… Continue reading Lemon Pancakes
Shortbread Three Ways
I love versatile recipes. This one I got from my cousin's blog - care of the Barefoot Contessa. Today, I made it into three different cookies. Part of it I turned into Emilys. Others into Raspberry Linzers and then just cut out some pretty leaf shapes and did a little chocolate and roasted peanut action… Continue reading Shortbread Three Ways
Raspberry Linzers
I made these out of shortbread cookies. A little orange zest added to the dough would make them truly outstanding! 3/4 pound unsalted butter at room temperature 1 cup sugar 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 3 1/2 cups flour 1/4 teaspoon salt Jam of your preference Powdered sugar for dusting Directions Preheat the oven to… Continue reading Raspberry Linzers
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