The weather is being fickle here in the Mississippi river valley! I’m pretty sure this is true for most of Minnesota as well. For a few days it will be calm, sunny and a balmy 65 degrees…. and then we’ll get cold, rain, and even snow flurries! Come on Spring, get it together. Anyhoo, I’ve…
After a couple long, exciting, exhausting days helping my daughter shop and move into her new apartment I decided tonight was the time for a healthy, easy, sandwich dinner. Here’s one I’ve been relying on for years. So simple, yet so tasty. The dilly cream cheese is definitely the star of the show! If you…
Sometimes in the winter it’s fun to create dishes that transport you to a warm, summery spot. This particular salad does just that. The fresh, bright flavors remind me of a sweet summer day in the dappled light of a pretty gazebo. Make yourself a pitcher of iced tea with lemon and one of these…
I don’t make cupcakes very often because they’re so hard to resist. They’re definitely a treat I can’t have around the house all the time, but some occasions call for this adorable dessert. Rose water cupcakes are an elegant, more “adult” version of the children’s birthday party variety. I just had to make a batch…
This is delicious, easy and elegant comfort food. This version turns out every bit as good as the more involved version where you roast it in the oven. You do have to brown a couple things before layering everything in the slow cooker, but it’s worth it and not difficult at all. Serve this beautiful…
As I was moseying my way down the aisles of a local co-op, I happened upon a lovely lady sampling these Harvest Pumpkin Chips. I know that doesn’t sound terribly exciting, but hold on. These chips are unlike anything pumpkin I have ever encountered before. They’re super crispy and actually taste like pumpkin. They’re laced…
This was a lovely breakfast offering for my hubby’s 45th birthday. We enjoyed dunking the soft, buttery, sweet brioche into the warm egg yolk and melty cheese. These sandwiches were the perfect accompaniment to our morning tea. The only tricky part about making these sandwiches is getting the flame under the skillet to the right…
Chicken with 40 Cloves of Garlic is a classic, French bistro recipe. It’s really a fancy, chicken stew. I’ve made this dish several times the traditional way, and this time I decided to simplify it for the slow cooker. Guess what? It’s just as good as when I make it in the oven! Don’t let…
Here’s another little (or I guess I should say big) healthy, grain bowl that I made for dinner a few nights ago. This one was really delicious and could easily be made into a vegetarian meal by swapping out the grilled chicken and replacing it with oven roasted chickpeas. The earthy roasted veggies, nutty quinoa…
This is a recipe I use to make all the time when Jeff and I were first married, and it’s still a favorite at our house. It’s fast, easy, frugal and delicious. Cold salmon salad makes a wonderful filling for croissant sandwiches or served over a bed of crispy greens. serves 6 6 oz. small…