Simple and Easy Pot Roast
I have to start with an apology for being gone all last week. I had a nasty cold that knocked me flat on my back, so I didn’t get any writing done at all much less any cooking. My poor husband had to fend for …
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Southwestern Butternut Squash Chili
Today is President’s Day and in honor of our current President Obama, I decided to do a chili recipe since it’s his favorite food. While there’s nothing ordinary about any type of chili, I did decide to do an out-of-the-box chili using butternut squash. I’ve …
Healthy and Tasty Mexican Flavors for Superbowl Yummies or Anytime
I thought I would add a second recipe that’s great for Superbowl food or any day as a main dish or appetizers. This recipe is not only tasty and yummy but it’s spicy, low-fat and filled with plenty of veggies. Who would have thought you …
Release Your Inner Child with Chicken Tenders
This week, I thought I would share an all time favorite of both kids and adults. Chicken Tenders! This has also been a constant request by both my step-son and husband since they learned I make them. And I know we are doing the healthy …
Start Your Happy & Healthy Resolutions with Chicken Sausage & Veggies with Penne Pasta
I want to wish everyone a happy 2013. It’s the season of new beginnings and a lot of resolutions that will be broken later this year. There’s something about the idea of making a resolution. We have good intentions but it’s hard to change our …
Using the Leftovers from Beatrice & Woodsley: Lamb Shank Hash
My hubby and I took his Dad out to Beatrice and Woodsley for his birthday dinner. For those who don’t know it, it’s a beautiful small restaurant on Broadway in Denver, CO that serves up the most amazing food. The menu changes seasonally and we’ve …
Spicy Mustard and Lemon Glazed Pork with Roasted Veggies
After all the fattening food from Thanksgiving, I was looking for something that tasted wonderful (in remembrance of all those wonderful Thanksgiving flavors) but without the heaviness and fat. I also wanted to use a beautiful pork loin roast I had in the freezer from a recent …
Beautiful Centerpiece Roast Ideas for the Holidays
Thanksgiving is over and Christmas is on the way and although it’s a month away, it’s time to start planning the Christmas menu. While surfing for new recipes, I’ve come across some beautiful roast ideas for the Christmas roast and thought I would share the …
Elegantly Easy Cornish Hens
Sometimes I get tired of roasting a turkey for Thanksgiving every year (I know…gasp…sigh…how can I not roast a turkey?!) or I just don’t need the amount of meat a turkey gives. A nice alternative that usually goes on sale at the same time of …
Don’t Miss Out on the Flavors and Fun of Homemade Ravioli
I love ravioli because it’s so versatile and good to eat (I’m not talking about the stuff from the can or the freezer). There’s nothing like the fun of making homemade ravioli and then sitting down to enjoy a plate of it. Ravioli needs to start with …