Tonight’s dinner was this creamy, dreamy pumpkin macaroni and cheese. I just added pumpkin to the usual bechamel and it turned out beautifully. I browned the butter before adding the flour and it made all the difference! ~ preheat oven to 350 degrees F. ~ ~ serves 8 ~ 13 oz. whole wheat elbow macaroni…
The secret to really good quick bread is using cream cheese. It’s just so good and it provides the perfect amount of creaminess and moisture the batter. I use it in my Strawberry Dream Tea Bread and in my Creamsicle Cupcakes too. Try these recipes when you want to serve something really special. ~ preheat…
This is a wonderful, Italian soup that varies a bit, depending on what part of Italy you’re visiting. I personally like the Ligurian version which is served with a big dollop of fresh basil or basil pesto on top. I guess my version is still considered Italian-American because I add shredded cabbage to the pot,…
Here’s an easy, comfort food meal that goes together quickly and simmers away in your slow cooker all day. Serve with a simple salad and buttery baguette. 2 lb. lean ground beef 4 medium potatoes, sliced into matchsticks 1 large onion, diced 1 stalk celery, chopped 1 green pepper (or other color), chopped (seeds and…
This was so delicious and it made the perfect, easy, Sunday night dinner. It all came together in about 30 minutes, and was delicious with baked Yukon Gold potatoes and a simple, spring greens salad topped with homemade balsamic vinaigrette. ~ preheat oven to 350 degrees F. ~ 4 large chicken breasts, split horizontally 1…