Overnight Caramel Apple French Toast for fall. Every year, our family decorates for fall the night before school starts. Fall leaves, rustic orange candles, and mini wool pumpkins adorn my mantel. Candy dishes are filled to the rim for guests. Yes, honest, it’s for my guests. That is unless I happen upon my favorites first. Fall is good for […]
General Tso’s Chicken. “Tso” is pronounced “sow”. The same family favorite from your favorite Chinese restaurant, only now you’re the chef. General Tso’s Chicken Sauce 2 cups vegetable or chicken broth 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon or Chicken Better Than Bouillon 1 tablespoon red or white wine vinegar 1/2 cup soy sauce 2 tablespoons Hoisin sauce […]
Meet the dinner that knocked Joey Fatone off his feet… saucy balls. Once upon a time, a food writer ordered a burger at a restaurant. She fell in love. She had to go home and recreate the burger. But then she was too busy. And then the restaurant closed. And she was sad. So sad […]
One of my favorite fallish treats while working at Scandia Bakery & Lefse Factory as a teenager was the sailor jack spice cups. It represented everything lovely and spicy about the holidays in one cute little cup. You, too, will love these sweet things! Sailor Jack Spice Cups Makes about 10 large muffins or 20 […]
Let me tell you about the day I organized the pantry. My favorite day of the year, month, or whenever I get around to it. I thought I’d share my shame with you today so you can feel better about yourself. My pantry is especially out of control. The Day I Organized the Pantry Believe […]
Lasagna With White Wine Sauce is the perfect cozy dinner for a cold night. Lasagna With White Wine Sauce Makes 10-12 servings. Preheat oven to 375°F. 4 tablespoons olive oil 1 large yellow onion, diced 1 pound country sausage Sea salt Coarse ground pepper 1 pound ground turkey, ground chicken, or 80% or leaner ground […]
Apricot Sour Cream Bars. Have I ever mentioned Scandia Bakery? Maybe I have. Maybe even often. Maybe because I’ve made it one of my mini goals to try to recreate the amazing goodies that the bakers made and I still cannot find anywhere else to this day. Like apricot sour cream bars. They’re like mini […]
When I was little and we went to Mexican restaurants, I always thought that the people who ordered chicken fajitas were crying out for attention. The waiter or waitress would bring their platter of sizzling fajita goodies to the table and everyone would stop talking to watch the presentation of the noisy dish. Maybe deep […]
Cheesy Asparagus Dip. What is a Labor Day BBQ without a dip? What is a three-day weekend party without an appetizer? Here’s a great way to use the woody ends of asparagus that you might normally throw away and make sure you have that yummy dip for friends & family while they wait for the […]
