Crock Pot Korean Beef Lettuce Wraps

  Plenty of vibrant colors and flavors in this dish.  Plenty of healthy components as well.  Even picky eaters can navigate this deliciousness.  If you've read any of my previous posts, you know one of my favorite characteristics in a dish is versatility.  Well, this baby's got versatility!  Delicious versatility. A full house, lots ofContinue reading "Crock Pot Korean Beef Lettuce Wraps"

Cucumber, Whipped Feta, and Sun-Dried Tomato Bites

  Are you looking for an easy, festive, and unique appetizer to serve at your holiday party?  Of course you are. Everyone is!  Well,  look no further.  Cucumber, Whipped Feta, and Sun-Dried Tomato Bites are here! The whipped feta is the star of this dish.  I could eat it by the spoonful!  I love theContinue reading "Cucumber, Whipped Feta, and Sun-Dried Tomato Bites"

Pumpkin Maple Granola

  "Maybe Christmas, perhaps, doesn't come from a store. Maybe Christmas...perhaps...means a little bit more!" Dr. Seuss was clearly writing about granola.   The boxed, store bought stuff just doesn't do it for me. Homemade granola, on the other hand?  Well, it does indeed mean more. MUCH more.   I love this recipe because itContinue reading "Pumpkin Maple Granola"

Homemade Citrus Ornaments

  Here's a little something from the "too cool" department.  A creative take on homemade ornaments. These citrus ornaments will make your Christmas tree sparkle.  Aren't they stunning?   The clementines  were my favorites, developing a deep orange color as they dried out.  They look like stained glass when the lights shine through them.  AbsolutelyContinue reading "Homemade Citrus Ornaments"

Arugula Salad with Butternut Squash, Prosciutto, and Goat Cheese

  Butternut squash in my salad tonight?  Yes. Yes please. When in season, butternut squash frequents my oven at least once a week.  It's inexpensive, flavorful, and  oh so versatile.   I prefer to cube it, roast it, toss it with freshly grated Parmesan cheese, and eat it by the bowlfuls.  Another favorite delivery method of mineContinue reading "Arugula Salad with Butternut Squash, Prosciutto, and Goat Cheese"

Perfect Roast Chicken

  I like to roast a whole chicken on a Sunday afternoon.  I know, how very "1950's women" cliche of me.  I've been told many times that I'm an old soul.  Really, though, don't you want your chicken cooked by an old soul? (Just say yes, because you know it's the right answer.)  Here's the versatility ofContinue reading "Perfect Roast Chicken"

Apple Cinnamon Crumble Cake

  I could have given this dish a variety of different names. This delicious chameleon is a combination of cake, crumble, and pie.  It's dense like cake, with an apple pie filling, and crumble topping.  So, Apple Cinnamon Crumble Cake is what I came up with. The name fits, right? The base layer is flakyContinue reading "Apple Cinnamon Crumble Cake"

Southwestern Chicken Soup

  I've said it before, and I'll say it again, I'm a soup girl!  I make homemade soup once a week.  Call me obsessed, go ahead, I won't be offended...just make sure to be truthful and call yourself jealous at the same time. Soup is the quintessential one pot meal.  Healthy, comforting, and delicious...every time. Continue reading "Southwestern Chicken Soup"

Chicken Parmesan Meatloaf Muffins

  I live for the weekends!  Especially weekends with good friends, good food, and plenty of time outdoors.  Chicago is in the prime of autumn right now.  The leaves have reached their peak colors, so a long walk around the neighborhood was on the agenda yesterday.  It almost felt like we were walking through aContinue reading "Chicken Parmesan Meatloaf Muffins"

Tabbouleh Pasta Salad

  When Autumn arrives, I find myself eating chili, soup, or a rich pasta sauce.  Maybe something slow cooked or braised in my oven.  All  perfect to eat in the fall ... all foods we love.  With that said, I was in need of a slight flavor change this week.  Something fresh, and light. IContinue reading "Tabbouleh Pasta Salad"