Category: Recipes
Carne Adovada
We had some lovely Carne Adovada on our whirlwind trip through Albuquerque in November. I am only now getting around to posting my version of this great NM dish.
Honey French Dressing
I reworked a salad dressing from a vintage junior league cookbook. (Good grief, when did the 80s become vintage?)
Pumpkin Cookies Galore for January’s Secret Recipe Club
I couldn’t help myself; I had to make three recipes from my assigned blog-buddy this month: Pumpkin Seed Oatmeal Cookies, Pumpkin Shortbread Bars, and Pumpkin Gingersnaps. Do you see a trend here?
Rosemary-Pumpkin Soup with Pancetta
A number of years ago, I was a finalist in a Cooking Light cook-off. This was back when I was OCD about entering recipe contests. I have refocused that obsession to this blog now and I haven’t entered a contest in quite a while. I think my last winner was in 2011. Anyhoo—one…
Granola Bars
This is an excellent basic granola recipe that is easily adaptable.
Esau’s Pottage
Where else can you read about Steampunks, a Bible tale, and a delicious lentil soup? Here by golly. Intriqued? Keep reading for an explanation.
Pumpkin-Tomato Soup with Beans and Chickpeas
I have tons of frozen pumpkin puree in the freezer. You see, I love buying pumpkins for holiday decorations. I get my money’s worth because I buy for Halloween, leave the pumpkins on the front steps for Thanksgiving, and then they finally meet their demise in a hot oven as they roast. …
Happy New Year
Some vintage images from my grandfathers’ post card collections and a couple of Happy new Year wishes to you and yours. (And, I finally got around to doing a Top Ten!)
Ginger-Almond Brownies
These brownies have some unexpected flavors and are even better the next day after all the flavors meld together. They would be perfect for a New Year’s Eve celebration.
Lemon Pancakes with Dark Sweet Cherries
During the winter brrr, what’s better for breakfast than a little citrus flavor? I found the original recipe in Joy of Cooking after finding some near dead and departed lemons on the cabinet last summer. This recipe was delicious and made super thick, delicious pancakes. I wanted to tweak the recipe a bit and…