Recipes

Easy and Pleasy Hummus

While hummus was not something that I ate (or had ever even heard of) growing up, I do enjoy it now.  It can be made with a variety of ingredients,...

Easy and Pleasy Hummus

While hummus was not something that I ate (or had ever even heard of) growing up, I do enjoy it now.  It can be made with a variety of ingredients,...

Simple, Satisfying Cole Slaw

Simple, Satisfying Cole Slaw

Earlier in the week, I pulled a variety of meats from the freezer to use in upcoming meals.  I thought carnitas sounded good at the time, so a pork shoulder...

Simple, Satisfying Cole Slaw

Earlier in the week, I pulled a variety of meats from the freezer to use in upcoming meals.  I thought carnitas sounded good at the time, so a pork shoulder...

Potato & Ham Soup

Potato & Ham Soup

After the last of our family Christmas get-togethers this season, I found myself with a small amount of leftover ham; knowing that the best way to stretch it into a...

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Potato & Ham Soup

After the last of our family Christmas get-togethers this season, I found myself with a small amount of leftover ham; knowing that the best way to stretch it into a...

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Cool, Creamy Ranch Dressing {or Dip}

Cool, Creamy Ranch Dressing {or Dip}

While bottled salad dressing certainly has its merits (convenience!), I've been drawn to making my own at home for several years.  Over the years, I've made several varieties--ranch, French, Italian,...

Cool, Creamy Ranch Dressing {or Dip}

While bottled salad dressing certainly has its merits (convenience!), I've been drawn to making my own at home for several years.  Over the years, I've made several varieties--ranch, French, Italian,...

Salmon Patties

Salmon Patties

Growing up, salmon patties were not something that our family ate often, but I do recall enjoying them (perhaps it was due to the crushed potato chips involved?).  Later, in...

Salmon Patties

Growing up, salmon patties were not something that our family ate often, but I do recall enjoying them (perhaps it was due to the crushed potato chips involved?).  Later, in...

Pots de Creme au Chocolat {pure chocolately goodness}

Pots de Creme au Chocolat {pure chocolately goo...

Now, doesn't that sound fancy?  For one of our recent Cook Book Club get-togethers, I chose this dessert and I am super-glad that I did.  It took me back to my college...

Pots de Creme au Chocolat {pure chocolately goo...

Now, doesn't that sound fancy?  For one of our recent Cook Book Club get-togethers, I chose this dessert and I am super-glad that I did.  It took me back to my college...