King Cake(s)

Fat Tuesday is almost here! Read on for a King Cake recipe from another of my favorite Junior League Cookbooks—this one comes straight from New Orleans—and a lighter version from The Realistic Nutritionist. . . . → Read More: King Cake(s)

Navy Bean Soup

Another soup recipe inspired from the pantry clean out. . . . → Read More: Navy Bean Soup

Valentine’s Day Cherry-Raspberry Crisp

At least our V-Day dessert won’t have to suffer during our pantry and freezer Clean Out. We have enough frozen cherries and raspberries to make a romantic dessert. . . . → Read More: Valentine’s Day Cherry-Raspberry Crisp

Dark Sweet Cherry Muffins with Almonds

I am still finding all sorts of goodies in the bottom of the freezer and in the pantry. What did I find today? More of our giant dark sweet cherries and a bag of almonds. . . . → Read More: Dark Sweet Cherry Muffins with Almonds

Frito Pies

Didn’t everyone live off of these during basketball season in high school? Weren’t they the obligatory food staple of every concession stand? Apparently not. . . . → Read More: Frito Pies

My Go-To “Clean Out” Stew

In hindsight, that doesn’t look like a very good recipe title. . . . → Read More: My Go-To “Clean Out” Stew

Peach-Amaretto Sauce

Just trying to use up all that freezer jam. This is a great sauce for desserts. . . . → Read More: Peach-Amaretto Sauce

Has the internet taken the fun out of cooking?

How is that for a provocative title, fellow food bloggers? Please give me a minute to explain my question. (And there is a recipe for a great cake here!) . . . → Read More: Has the internet taken the fun out of cooking?

BLT Stir Fry with Oriental Noodles

Cleaning out the pantry and freezer and using kale from the garden. . . . → Read More: BLT Stir Fry with Oriental Noodles

Risotto with Caramalized Onions and Rosemary

OK—last year January and February led us through the soup challenge. For 2012, it is clean out the pantry. . . . → Read More: Risotto with Caramalized Onions and Rosemary