Wondering what I did with all of those cherries? Of course I canned a batch in syrup! My very first. This treat can be pulled out for waffles, desserts, sauces and drinks. It wasn’t quite what I was aiming for, the syrup is a little thin, but my first attempt at preserved cherries was still a success! We …
Cracker Packs: My Favorite Road Food in My Favorite Car
Cracker packs are my favorite road food. But "What’s a cracker pack?" you say. Those convenient and cheap little packs of 6 crackers and cheese or peanut butter sandwiches. I often find the shining plastic wrappers across from the check-out line. A cracker pack along with a cup of coffee, a bottle of water, and the best beef …
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Greek Yogurt Buttercream
Greek Yogurt is my new staple. A couple of years ago I ate cottage cheese by the carton and it seems that I am now displaying the same affection for greek yogurt. But don’t give me the low fat berry or coffee or anything flavored yogurt. I might go for some vanilla, but what I really want …
Collard Slaw
I love love love this tangy slaw! I got the inspiration for this slaw while making black eyed pea cakes. I wanted coleslaw, but truly wanted collards to pair with the black eyed peas. At first I did not see any way to tone down the bitter fresh greens, until I remembered a kale salad my sister …
Apple Strudel Muffins
I had lovely jar of quality apple sauce staring at me from the back of the fridge. It was making feel guilty. Twice in one week I craved the sauce hard core, so I bought a jar and then ate it only once. It was so yummy why did I not want it? Either way, …
No Knead, No Fail Bread
Stupid easy and Stupid good. This recipe is a serious confidence builder for the hopeless and lazy cook. Which is where I was quickly headed in the dead of winter. As Fall turned cold and the Holidays crept closer yet flew past, I snuggled into our new house and new projects. In the past season I also spent lots …
Simple Tamales
As a kid I inherited my fondness for tamales from my mother. I knew that I liked them but did not realize my true love until I visited Tall Dark and Handsomes' family for the first time. We arrived in Mexico the week before Christmas and fell face first into food and festivities. When we walked …
Kitchen Tip: Cookie Dough Logs
Store extra cookie dough in log form for easy slicing and saving. I like to make a batch of cookie dough and bake it over the course of a week (or more). Sometimes I just want two cookies, sometimes I want two types of cookies. Cookie dough logs allow me easy clean up, space saving storage and are …
Cranberry Orange Relish
Cranberry Orange Relish, how do I love thee, let me count the ways… 1. Only 3 ingredients 2. High in antioxidants, vitamin C, 3. Cranberries have a natural antibacterial effect on the body 4. Bright flavors 5. Raw Food 6. Low processed food I could go on and on about why I love this. Not …
Roasted Veggie Strudel
This is my latest favorite meal. I have strudeled everything in the past week. Currently it is super seasonal because I make it with winter veggies like squashes or bitter greens. I even made a dessert version with pears, walnuts, brown sugar and sweet ricotta. Strudel made with phyllo dough are basically adult hot pockets. Savory versions are …
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