Banana Breeze Muffins

Let’s face it, living in Minnesota means that it is very cold for a very long time which means I think about vacationing to Hawaii or some other warm place a lot. Whenever I need to beat the winter cold … Continue reading

Creamed Onions

Are you looking for a vegetable side dish for your Thanksgiving feast? Look no further, because we have a great recipe: creamed onions. Creamy, cheesy, and topped with bread crumbs. These vegetables are sure to be a hit at your … Continue reading

Snickerdoodles

Stephen’s favorite Christmas cookies are snickerdoodles. I had never heard of these cookies when we started dating so I learned to bake them and made them for our first Valentine’s day. I didn’t know that making them with cookie cutters … Continue reading

Christmas Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

Christmas cookie exchanges are just around the corner and one of the most popular cookies to have in your baking arsenal is the chocolate crinkle cookie. Chewy, fudgey, chocolate crinkle cookies are like bite size brownies which means once you … Continue reading

Fluffiest Buttermilk Biscuits

One of my earliest and favorite memories of my grandma Charlene was of her standing in the kitchen making biscuits. She made the most tender, delicious biscuits and her recipe has been a closely guarded secret.  Her biscuits are the … Continue reading

Easy Tomato Soup

In the winter I like to eat a lot of soup and my favorite is tomato. It is creamy and fresh and goes so well with a half a sandwich. In the summer I make this soup with fresh tomatoes … Continue reading

Not Your Mama’s Meatloaf

Everybody has a meatloaf recipe. Mine is a bit different then most because I like to use ground pork in addition to the beef. It makes the have a hint of meaty sweetness that goes well with the catsup based … Continue reading

Baked Sweet Potatoes with Candied Orange Peels

Growing up I hated sweet potatoes and I especially hated the candied sweet potatoes that were served every Thanksgiving. Recently, I  have become a sweet potato convert due to amazingly addictive sweet potato chips that I ate a restaurant. With … Continue reading

Curry Cauliflower Soup

Tired of the same old, bland, boring soup? Spice things up with this healthy curry cauliflower soup. This is also an excellent vegetarian dish to make anytime. Curry Cauliflower Soup Makes 8 cups 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 1/2 cups … Continue reading

Jamaican Jerk Soup

Sometimes I find soup to be a bit boring. I want it to be healthy, filling and heartwarming but most soups fall short. To spice things up on these cold Minnesota nights I make Jamaican Jerk Soup. It’s spicy, fresh … Continue reading