We’ve all been there. Its 4:45, you’re trying to get supper together and in the oven, and you need a can of green chiles…but there are none in the pantry! So, stock up on roasted green chiles in the freezer when you can! I love using them fresh, but sometimes […]
Produce 101
Tangelo Fruit Popsicles
I am always looking for new ways to bring fresh ingredients to our table! These fresh bright orange Tangelo popsicles were a huge hit with my toddlers- and husband!
20 Minute Tostada’s
I picked up my Half time hostess pack last night and saw my prizes….I was so excited. I don’t think people realize the value of these babies, the gazillion things we can do with them! I think I will be testing out the possibilities in the near future. But, I […]
A Bountiful Thanksgiving~2014
Thanksgiving has always had a special place in my heart. It’s the time of year when everyone gives a little extra effort to spend time together. Work schedules, activities and events become less of a priority and we’re reminded that our families are the real reason for being thankful. Sometimes […]
Creamy One Pot Pumpkin Pasta
One pot pasta ideas have been super popular for quite awhile now. The idea was pretty revolutionary for me – you put basic ingredients in a pot for 20-25 minutes and end up with pasta in a delightful sauce. I had nothing planned for dinner so it was a perfect […]
Savory Persimmon Sauce
I was gifted several persimmons at pickup last week and I knew that I wouldn’t get them all eaten or baked before they went bad so I had to really think outside of my box for other uses. I came up with this delectable persimmon sauce to serve over leftover […]
Jalapeño dressing, better than pancakes
Salads are a great way to use up my basket contents and it is just so convenient for me to keep a huge bowl of salad in the fridge. I serve salad as sides several nights per week so I try to keep salads interesting for my family and one […]
Caramelized Fennel with Goat Cheese
Not so long ago, I didn’t really know what to do with fennel. The strong licorice type smell really turned me off. However I hate to let things go to waste and am always up for a challenge so I’ve been cooking up fennel in many meals over the last […]
Hearty Pumpkin and Sausage Soup
It isn’t just fall, it is pumpkinpalooza! This is the time of year when I go overboard on buying pumpkins for every corner of my house and cook pumpkin in everything that I can get away with (without driving my family too crazy). I spent the day at a field […]
Oh My So Much Pumpkin
This year there are pumpkins everywhere. How I love the smell of pumpkin cooking and wish it would last throughout the year. Here is one way I get my pumpkin fix for the rest of the year. I make Pumpkin chips and pumpkin powder. My dehydrator is a good friend […]