Today half the nation is mourning and half the nation is elated. Even though I did not vote for the President Elect, I refuse to believe we are going backward. If a farm girl from the middle of nowhere can follow her dreams and build a company and vote (we couldn't do that in recent history, remember?), America is still the place to be. As my … Read More »
Avocado Egg Bake
I was looking for another way to cook eggs for breakfast, and I saw many variations of this avocado-egg bake. I thought I would give it a try. I am a runner, and protein is one of the best things to get into my body at the beginning of the day. I like my eggs barely firm; on the verge of a dripping yolk but still solid. I left the egg baking … Read More »
Stuffed French Toast
I saw a recipe in House Beautiful magazine sharing a Nutella-stuffed french toast recipe. Could anything be more fantastic? The preparation is easy, but it is also very impressive to guests. This is my version. I hope you enjoy! … Read More »
Mushroom and Wild Rice Soup
What is the biggest benefit to having all this snow (besides having water this summer)? You can serve hot, bubbling soup with lots of earthy vegetables every day of the week. … Read More »
Simple Chocolate Cake
Do you like frosting on your cake? When we were kids, we begged our mom to leave it off. She would laugh and say.... "When we were kids, we hated that our mom never put frosting on the cakes. We begged her to make frosting so it wasn't 'bare naked' ". So which camp do you fall under? Either way is good, right? There are some recipes … Read More »
Grilled Fish Tacos
This recipe is a perfect summer meal. Cook the vegetables first and the fish last. The fish grills quickly (6-10 minutes total). Adapted from Delish. … Read More »
Cheddar Soup
This is a fast, comforting soup. It would be great as an appetizer. This is one, however, that needs to be eaten when cooked. Making it ahead of time isn't really an option, and the leftovers get a funny texture. It's perfect for a fast meal though, and my kids all loved it! Adapted from Cook's Illustrated's Soups and Stews Magazine, … Read More »
Seafood Chowder
This is a recipe that was given to me in college. In one of my painting classes, there was a lady named Fran. She was a beautiful older lady, full of spunk and just taking some painting classes to finish up a dream she had had when she was younger. We all loved her. That year, she invited us to her gracious home to have a Christmas party, and … Read More »
Chicken Tortellini Soup
This is my family's favorite soup! This soup takes traditional chicken noodle soup and gives it a twist. Everyone loves the noodles, and I load each bowl with fresh baby spinach. I think it will become a family favorite for you as well. … Read More »
