It’s raining cats and dogs here in Minnesota today. It’s the kind of day when you long for a big cup of hot tea, a quilt, and a good book….Oh, and this… The flavors of beef, Mexican spices, red wine, three kinds of beans and Guinness beer meld together in a rich, tomato based sauce…
This little spaghetti pie is going to make you want to sing along with Dean Martin’s “Italian Love Songs” CD! A beautiful, warming pasta dish that’s wonderful any time of year. This photo was taken this past summer when we made spaghetti pie for date night. We lit candles and set them in jars all…
I’m consciously trying to not go to the grocery store in an attempt to use what we have in the fridge and cupboards before we go on vacation, and I’m posting this while I do ten piles of laundry. Have you ever noticed it’s easier to pack light for a 10 day vacation in Hawaii…
Here’s a little week-night dinner I created this past summer! I just made my Parmesan chicken according to THESE DIRECTIONS…. (without pounding the breasts into paillard) … and then I cut them into strips, and made up a bowl of this easy, green olive tapenade for dipping. This would also make a lovely appetizer for…
One of my favorite flavor combinations is sweet potatoes mixed with apples and onions. These little hashbrown-style latkes are a beautiful accompaniment to pork loin stuffed with apricots or a hearty beef roast that’s been slow cooked in a Dutch oven with horseradish. 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and grated 1 cup grated apple 1…
Craving a big, flavorful delicious sandwich that you can barely stretch your mouth around? You’ve come to the right place. As I was making this mammouth stack of meaty, cheesy deliciousness I was thinking about the cartoon Scooby Doo. Remember it? I use to watch it every day when I got home from school. Gotta…
Another soup recipe? Yeah, I’m on a roll now. Love this “settling in” feeling that Fall gives me. I’m gathering yarn, and quilt squares, and thick novels so I have plenty to keep me busy in front of the fireplace when I’m not writing, painting or photographing. Ahhh, this is definitely the best time of…
I adore simple cakes that pair well with tea. Lemon pound cake, cinnamon tea cake, vanilla cupcakes, and this crackly almond pear cake are at the very top of that list. Desserts don’t have to be complex to make good teatime fare. In fact, I have found the exact opposite to be true. Take the…
I invented another sandwich! It’s exactly what I was going for. A grilled, cheesy panini with the flavors of autumn in every bite. The harvest apple jam and buttery, rustic bread are reminiscent of apple pie… thus the name. serves 2 4 slices rustic sourdough bread 8 slices maple glazed, roasted turkey breast, sliced thin…
Still using your grill? I think autumn is a great time to grill, and I like coming up with fun menus where grilled meat or fish are the star of the show. Grilled fruits are wonderful over ice cream or bread pudding and add a rustic charm to dessert. Some people even grill their thanksgiving…