06 Saturday Sep 2014
Posted in love to cook, Share the Love, side dishes
I tried to publish this recipe last night but I was struggling and grasping for words. Not that Roasted Sweet Potato & Butternut Squash {with Crispy Sage & Bacon} is complicated or difficult to explain, it’s just that I made it for some friends of mine who frankly have been to hell and back over the past six weeks. Preparing this dish evoked emotion, something I feel has been lacking as of late in my cooking and subsequent blog posts. Continue reading »
9,383 total views, 5 views today
05 Friday Sep 2014
Posted in breakfast & brunch, love to cook
Tags
The things you dream of while laying in bed waiting for the first dog to stir. Naan Flatbread is so versatile and delicious. My favorite way to use it is as pizza crust. Just add your favorite toppings and bake. On this morning we turned naan into Bacon, Egg & Cheese Flatbread Pizza. Got two thumbs up for this one. Felt a bit guilty accepting praises when it took little to no effort but I got over that ;) Continue reading »
30,807 total views, 1 views today
02 Tuesday Sep 2014
Posted in love to cook, salads
Flipping through the pages of this month’s Food Network Magazine and nodding out loud while I acknowledge their feature article on The Wedge Salad. No matter how you serve it, the crisp cool crunch of iceberg lettuce underneath savory toppings is simply hard to beat. Continue reading »
7,032 total views
09 Saturday Aug 2014
Posted in dressings & marinades, love to cook, sauces
Tags
apple cider vinegar, bacon, brown sugar, onion, shallot, Tomato
This has been my Summer of Jam. In years past I had avoided making jams and jellies simply due to my lack of understanding of the canning process. However, once I discovered how easy it was to make skillet jams the creative juices began to flow. Strawberry Jalapeno and Peach Jalapeno Skillet Jams gave me the confidence to take on Tomato Bacon Jam. Continue reading »
6,842 total views
17 Thursday Jul 2014
Tags
When making Perfectly Baked Potatoes, throw an extra one or two in the oven. Then start the next day with Sweet Potato & Bacon Hash {with Poached Eggs}. A hot hearty breakfast, ready in 15 minutes.
5,715 total views
26 Thursday Jun 2014
Posted in love to cook, soups, stews, chili
Tags
bacon, cheddar cheese, chicken broth, flour, milk, Potatoes, sage, scallion, thyme
As I stepped out of my car I was greeted by the smell of bacon cooking. I walked through the door and found a sack full of fresh from the garden potatoes on the counter. Loaded Potato Soup was about to be born. Continue reading »
4,545 total views, 2 views today
18 Wednesday Jun 2014
Posted in appetizers, love to cook, side dishes
Have I got a fun little appetizer for you. Envision bite-sized baked potatoes loaded with sour cream, chives, cheddar cheese and bacon. Pop-in-your-mouth Loaded Potato Bite goodness. New potatoes are popping up at our local Farmers’ Market. I remembered one of my sister Sarah’s recipes and ran with it. Continue reading »
4,677 total views, 3 views today
10 Tuesday Jun 2014
Posted in breakfast & brunch, gluten free, healthy choices, love to cook, low-carb
Tags
How have I made it this far in life without knowing about Baked Eggs in Clouds? What a fun and easy recipe. So simple that the following pictures and minimal words will guide you through. Continue reading »
10,810 total views, 2 views today
13 Tuesday May 2014
Posted in love to cook, salads, side dishes
I joined my mom and dad in-law for lunch on Saturday. Among other favorites, mom had made her amazing potato salad. It was still slightly warm and dad couldn’t say enough about it. There was an unmistakable twinkle in his eye. I’m certain my Warm German Potato Salad was one of the recipes that helped me catch my husband hook, line and sinker. I still make it when I want to capture his attention. Continue reading »
6,199 total views, 9 views today
28 Monday Apr 2014
Posted in breakfast & brunch, burgers & sandwiches, love to cook
Tags
The Real McGriddle photo courtesy of Shelby Elder
Our final recipe from “Team Grilled Cheese” comes from my daughter Shelby. If you’ve been following along, you know I’m attempting to share a different grilled cheese sandwich with our facebook fans every day in April aka National Grilled Cheese Month. Via text messages, recipe inspiration began to pour in. Why not a breakfast grilled cheese?!! Continue reading »
4,751 total views, 2 views today