Two Quick and Easy Apple Desserts Although apple season is pretty much over here in Minnesota, it isn’t in my kitchen! I’m getting ready for the long months of winter by preparing a whole bunch of freezer dishes and this week my main focus was breakfast and dessert! All which have apples as the main…
Best Ever Chicken Noodle Soup! 3 Easy Shortcuts to make the BEST EVER Chicken Noodle Soup! Who doesn’t LOVE homemade chicken noodle soup? In my opinion, chicken noodle soup is hands down the ULTIMATE comfort food! But HOMEMADE-well that takes comfort to a whole new level! I mean what could be more comforting than…
Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes! Are you ready for fall yet? If you had asked me that a week ago I would have said a resounding “NO!” I’ll be honest friends, I’ve really had a difficult time getting into the fall spirit this year. Maybe it’s because even though the nights are a bit cooler, the day…
Salted Caramel Sauce I’ve been trying REALLY, REALLY trying hard to eat healthier. And when I say ‘HEALTHIER’ I don’t mean dieting or counting calories. I just mean ‘HEALTHIER’ like trying to eat fresh foods, even organic if possible. The most difficult part is watching my sugar intake. Oh, how I L-O-V-E sweets. They truly…
Slow Cooker Rhubarb Crisp tart rhubarb topped with a buttery oat topping slow-cooked to perfection! I swear rhubarb is one of the easiest and most forgiving veggies out there. Yes, I said veggies. If you’re like me, you probably thought rhubarb was a fruit, right? Nope. It’s a veggie. I can’t believe it’s taken me…
Chicken and Dumpling Soup Although we have enjoyed some warmer days recently, I’ve been a Minnesota resident long enough to know that winter hasn’t released its hold on us just yet. And we all know that icky cold and flu season is still hanging on too. Which is why I’m still in soup mode. Hearty,…
Creamy Cucumber salad A creamy summer salad filled with cucumbers, red onion, fresh dill, and a light tangy dressing. Summer may not officially be here, but as far as mother nature is concerned, it’s here! The temperatures are heating up (84 today) and so is the humidity so when it comes to dinner, hubby and…
Peach Cobbler This past weekend I celebrated my 50th birthday! I know. I know. As my dad used to say… ‘Uffda!’ BTW-for those of you who aren’t familiar, that’s Norwegian for ‘HOLY COW you’re a half a century old!’ Of course, I’m not the only one in my family who reached a milestone birthday. My…
Chocolate Angel Food Cake A store-bought cake mix amped up! Summer is finally here! It’s time for back yard barbecues, family gatherings, potlucks, and just hanging out with friends! No stress-quick and easy- meals will be a MUST for me this summer, as we have much to do both on the inside and outside of…
Creamy Shrimp Pasta Salad! Summer may not officially start until next month but the temperatures are warming up and we are spending more time out on the deck grilling. For me, warmer temps and high humidity means big changes in my kitchen. When summer comes-I’m all about meals that are lighter-cooler-and let’s not forget fresher!…