One of the things I really love about having people come to visit is the excuse it gives us to make a fancy meal. You can’t pound a whole roast or massive lasagna with two people. You just can’t. Unless of course, you want leftovers for the month. And sometimes …
This bread is a perfect example of how you can make baked goods healthier by substituting fruit purees for some or all of the butter. In this quickbread, 2 cups of mashed banana take the place of all but 2 Tbsp of butter and the eggs. The result is a …
This week for #SundaySupper, we are going Retro! No, we’re not pulling out the orange shag carpet. But, we are going back to those tried and true recipes that remind us of a different time. Some of the dishes being shared are age old family favorites, and some are new …
I had never eaten a pretzel roll until I found my way to Wisconsin. It showed up on my plate, encasing big, juicy burger. A bun that tasted like a pretzel and looked, well, slightly pretzel-ish. Upon my questioning, every native Wisconsinite around me was astonished that I had …
While I have only recently joined the wonderful #SundaySupper group, they have been growing strong throughout this past year. And, today everyone is excited to see #SundaySupper have its first birthday! To celebrate, we are all choosing a recipe that was previously posted for #SundaySupper to make and share. I …
This recipe is a twist on the classic beef and broccoli stir fry. We substituted venison for the beef and added some Thai chili paste to kick up the heat a bit. While it is traditional to stir-fry in a wok, a large, non-stick frying pan will work well if …
I’m sure you’ve heard that sweet potatoes are supposedly “so much better for you” than white potatoes. And, if you go by the color test – the brighter the color of produce, the more nutrients it contains, sweet potatoes seem to fit the bill well. But, what makes them …
Even in the wake of all the holiday parties, we’re still not sick of small bites and party appetizers. Sometimes we will make a meal out of appetizers, simply because it’s fun to munch on finger food. Bruschetta is a traditional Italian antipasto, or first course before the main meal. …
Happy New Year to you all! All the talk of new year goal setting has me thinking about new challenges and finding opportunities to branch out of my comfort zone, in many areas, but in our cooking as well. We haven’t dabbled much with Moroccan style cooking, but it is …
This recipe was the brain child of our search for new and different ways to use avocado. The first was this Turkey Club Omlette. The second, was these appetizer bites. The avocado adds a nice creamy texture and a mellow flavor to the bright basil, lemon, and parmesan flavors of …