Tuesday, November 25, 2014

Homemade Artisan Bread

Homemade Artisan Bread
I know this may seem silly, but I have always wanted to take a cooking class. Yes, I read a lot of cookbooks.  And yes, I watch A LOT of Food Network.  But there is a certain energy that comes from a group of people, cooking together in a kitchen, that you just can't get any place else.  So w…

Sunday, November 23, 2014

Pizza Calzones

Pizza Calzones
I love cooking.  You all know that.  But let's be honest.  I don't always WANT to cook.  However, here it is, the end of the month, the week before the big Thanksgiving meal.  I do not have the extra cash to be eating out, so I have to make something.  I am tired of stir-fry.  I am tired o…

Thursday, November 20, 2014

Tomie's Bacon Cheddar Ranch Crockpot Chicken

Tomie's Bacon Cheddar Ranch Crockpot Chicken
Y'all know I love a good family recipe. Things that get passed down are great.  In fact, I have many family heirlooms in my kitchen, but things can get broken or lost.  A recipe lives on throughout generations. Today's family recipe is really special to me because it comes from my little …

Wednesday, November 19, 2014

Chicken Parmesan Easy Recipe

Chicken Parmesan Easy Recipe
We've not had the massive amounts of snow that many of you are enduring, but we re finally starting to get our fair share.  I will confess that I don't really mind it though.  Why you ask?  Because this is the season where I get to indulge in some of those heavier, heartier meals.  You kn…

Tuesday, November 18, 2014

Edameme Stir-Fry with Spicy Peanut Sauce

Edameme Stir-Fry with Spicy Peanut Sauce
I have posted a few stir-fry recipes on here, I know. But the thing is, whether you need a quick and easy weeknight meal or you're just trying to clean out the fridge, stir-fry is a fantastic go-to.  Last week I was CRAVING Thai something fierce.  We don't really have any Thai places aroun…

Friday, November 14, 2014

A Thanksgiving Menu

A Thanksgiving Menu
I know that Thanksgiving can be one of the most stressful meals of the year to prepare. So for the last couple of weeks I have been sharing the recipes and step-by-step instructions to my family's yearly menu.  I hope you have enjoyed reading the stories, hearing about my family, and most impo…

Thursday, November 13, 2014

How to Perfectly Roast a Whole Turkey

How to Perfectly Roast a Whole Turkey
Here we are, the final installment of my Thanksgiving 101 Series, I hope this has helped you come up with a game plan for your big day and ultimately relieve you of a little stress!  YOU'VE GOT THIS!!!  There is only one final piece left in our holiday dinner puzzle, the piece de resistance,TH…

Wednesday, November 12, 2014

Homemade Dinner Rolls

Homemade Dinner Rolls
*For your convenience this post contains affiliate links.* Fresh Bread. I could stop right there and not have to say another word.  I mean, who doesn't like fresh bread?  A better question would be what holiday meal would be complete without a piping hot, Homemade Dinner Roll? Not any of mine, …

Made From Scratch Pumpkin Pie

Made From Scratch Pumpkin Pie
What would Thanksgiving Dinner be without a pumpkin pie?  I, for one, don't even want to think about it.  When it comes to pumpkin pie you have everything from canned pie mix to 100% pumpkin puree to choose from.  But, since this is one of the most special dinners of the year, why not get craz…

Tuesday, November 11, 2014

Homemade Pie Crust

Homemade Pie Crust
One of the reasons I love cooking so much is that it knows no sense of space or time.  When you are missing someone that is no longer with you, you can simply go into your kitchen, pull out a few ingredients, and they are there. Pies are one such recipe for me.   This is my Grandma Margaret.  This…

Monday, November 10, 2014

Old Fashioned Bread Stuffing

Old Fashioned Bread Stuffing
Thanksgiving has many controversial issues surrounding it.  From the accuracy of historical events to what was actually served on the first Thanksgiving table.  However, the most controversial issue to ever become intertwined with this culinary holiday is the Great "Dressing vs. Stuffing"…

Sunday, November 9, 2014

How to Make Easy Deviled Eggs

How to Make Easy Deviled Eggs
Inevitably someone in my family is early getting to my parent's house for Thanksgiving dinner, and of course we all come hungry.  To help keep us "heathens" at bay my mom always has a few things for us to munch on while we wait for them to finish up.  There are the usual meats and ch…

Thursday, November 6, 2014

Country-Style Green Beans Recipe

Country-Style Green Beans Recipe
Green beans are my FAVORITE vegetable!  I love them in a multitude of ways, but my favorite is the  Country-Style Green Beans  or "cooked to death with bacon" way! At Thanksgiving you can never make enough of these for my family. I know what you are thinking "Why in the world would I c…

Tuesday, November 4, 2014

Mom's Fruit Pizza Recipe

Mom's Fruit Pizza Recipe
It's day two of my Thanksgiving 101 series (I haven't settled on a name yet.  I'm hoping that will just organically happen soon lol.) and today we are talking dessert!  There is one thing that you can bank on at any large family dinner, LOTS of desserts.  My family is no different.  Wh…

Sunday, November 2, 2014

Baked Three Cheese and Macaroni

Baked Three Cheese and Macaroni
Thanksgiving. It is the most anticipated/dreaded meal of the year.  We get so stressed out over what to make and how to prepare it that The Food Network actually has an entire month dedicated to it. But, let's face it, all of this anxiety is totally warranted.  IT'S A BIG DEAL!  This year, …