Irish Soda Bread

Wow—We’re Irish. (I wish I would have known on St. Patrick’s Day!) . . . → Read More: Irish Soda Bread

Makin’ jam with mom and bakin’ away the rain

It rained all week during Spring Break. What to do? Bake and make jam! . . . → Read More: Makin’ jam with mom and bakin’ away the rain

Creamy Chicken Enchiladas with Green Sauce and an award!

We were missing New Mexico so I needed to whip up a southwest-inspired dish! I found inspiration from Jen at Juanita’s Cocina and as fate would have it, she simultaneously awarded me The Versatile Blogger Award. (Is that scary or what?) . . . → Read More: Creamy Chicken Enchiladas with Green Sauce and an award!

A Healthy Willy Wonka Treat? Here’s the latest Cook the Books post.

How would Charlie “healthify” the Chocolate Factory? Maybe with Frozen Dark Sweet Cherry Yogurt with Chocolate and Amaretto. . . . → Read More: A Healthy Willy Wonka Treat? Here’s the latest Cook the Books post.

Another wine adventure—on our own.

A great destination, a beautiful part of the country, and some great wine. . . . → Read More: Another wine adventure—on our own.

Last wine adventure (at least for the time being!)

Our last adventure in our Wine Exploration series—-kind of a let down. . . . → Read More: Last wine adventure (at least for the time being!)

Pasta Alfredo with Peas and Carrots—SRC Post for March

I love our Secret Recipe Club posting days! . . . → Read More: Pasta Alfredo with Peas and Carrots—SRC Post for March

Fresh Lemon-Blueberry Parfait with Ginger Snaps

It is Girl Scout Cookie Season!

This year one of the youngest nieces was selling. I think that we alone helped her get a cookie selling merit badge! I have all sorts of GS cookies in the freezer!

The newspaper has been running recipes using the most popular cookies. I saw one for a lemon-blueberry . . . → Read More: Fresh Lemon-Blueberry Parfait with Ginger Snaps

Holiday Recipe Club: Beer Braised Brisket with Potatoes and Peppers

I am excited for my first post for the Holiday Recipe Club! Of course, the upcoming holiday is St. Patrick’s Day so the “secret ingredients” to choose from are beer, potatoes, and/or pistachios. (Thanks to Veronica at My Catholic Kitchen for putting me on to this new club!)

I wanted a hearty meal so I . . . → Read More: Holiday Recipe Club: Beer Braised Brisket with Potatoes and Peppers

Kale Risotto with Caramelized Onions for Greenslove Bloghop

I am finding more and more recipes that we love using kale! . . . → Read More: Kale Risotto with Caramelized Onions for Greenslove Bloghop