Food
My favorite recipes and meal ideas
-
Easy Quick Pickled Onions
Here is an easy recipe for a quick pickle. There is no heating required so you can easily whip this up any day of the week to add some zest to any recipe!
-
How to Make Easy Stovetop Popcorn
Forget those bags of microwaveable popcorn. Try my method for easy stovetop popcorn and you'll never miss bagged microwaveable popcorn!
-
Balsamic Brussels Sprouts with Feta
Are you looking for a vegetable side for your Thanksgiving feast? Look no further than these balsamic roasted brussels sprouts!
You May Also Like
Hearty Roasted Butternut Squash Soup
-
The Best Oatmeal Toppings for Fall
Are you looking for some new oatmeal toppings for Fall? Give these three combinations a try! They are perfect for this time of year!
-
The Herbs We Have Growing This Time of Year
We are here in zone 8b, and this time of the year there really isn’t a lot going on in our garden. One thing we do have though are some perennial herbs that stick around all year long! Herbs are one of my favorite things to grow. They are pretty to look at, they taste great in cooking, and they are easy to grow! If you’re new to gardening, I highly recommend starting with herbs and the ones below in particular! English Thyme I have a few different plants in various pots out in my garden and it’s no surprise that a lot of comfort recipes for this time of…
-
My Ultimate Tomato Salad
In my humble opinion, the tomato is the perfect food. Don’t @ me, I stand by that statement and I have loved tomatoes since I was old enough to eat solid foods. They are full of nutrients and are delicious in any form, sundried, raw right off the vine, sliced on a sandwich, stewed, roasted, sauced, in soup form, in salsa, as ketchup…I mean the list is endless. I may just be the biggest tomato fan in the entire world…no exaggeration. My dad used to grow tomatoes in his garden when we were kids and when I was old enough and out of the house, the first thing I wanted…
-
Easy Tomato & Leek Tart
Tomatoes are one of my all-time favorite foods, I have liked them since I was young. This recipe is one of my favorite ways to use the summertime tomatoes that I grow in my garden. Sometimes though, in the winter, I just really need that taste of summer and I always go back to this quick delicious recipe! I have some leeks growing in my garden currently and I thought that using one of the smaller ones would work great for this recipe. Ingredients 2 medium tomatoes (mine were on the vine) and 2-3 cherry tomatoes, sliced 1 small leek, finely chopped Feta cheese crumbles 1 TBSP fresh herb combo,…
-
My Christmas Tea Collection
My favorite drink this time of year is a cozy cup of tea. I love it in the morning, the middle of the day, and in the evening! I have a nice flavorful selection of herbal teas and one spicy black tea to share with you today. I love the seasonal flavors and I think you guys will too! Twinings Christmas Tea This is the only black tea and it is literally Christmas in a cup! Twinings Peppermint Cheer Twinings Winter Spice Twinings Holiday Berry Celestial Seasonings Gingerbread Spice What is your favorite seasonal drink?
-
My Favorite Baked Oatmeal Recipe
Baked oatmeal is relatively new to me. Usually in the mornings I like to just make mine on the stove but on a cold weekend like this one, baked oatmeal seemed like just what I needed. If you like banana bread you’ll love this recipe! INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 cups rolled oats (not quick oats) 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped Sprinkle of cardamom Sprinkle of cinnamon Good pinch of salt 1 1/2 cups milk of your choice 1/2 melted butter 1 egg, whisked 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 cup maple syrup or liquid sweetener of your choice 1 banana Preheat the oven to 350Β° F. Grease and 8″ x 8″ baking dish…
-
The BEST Roast Chicken and a Delicious Side Dish
Now that the days are getting colder, cozy food is on my mind. I love roast chicken, it is super easy to throw together and there are usually leftovers that can be used for other means for a few days after! This recipe is one of my all-time favorites. The flavors in this recipe are easily interchangeable in the event you don’t have my specific ingredients, you really can’t go wrong. The goat cheese mixture helps to keep the chicken so succulent and adds so much flavor to the meat. Give this a try, I know you’ll love it! Ingredients 5-6 lb Whole Chicken 1 head of garlic 4 oz…
