This recipe came about when I was looking for things to make and freeze for the deer shack a few years ago. I wanted something Mexican, freezer friendly, and full of flavor. Now I probably wanted Mexican because I already had other recipes that covered Asian, Italian, good old American and wanted a little bit…
“Chipotle” Chicken
Several years ago at we put Tory in charge of a meal at duck camp and she decided to make burrito bowls inspired by Chipotle. We went all out with cilantro-lime rice, corn salsa, pico, even a copy-cat of their hot sauce. The chicken has since become a staple for us to use in Mexican…
Pumpkin Bars
Now, it’s finally time for pumpkin! Even my most die-hard, pumpkin spice loving friend was getting sick of pumpkin spice before the end of October. This is why I don’t understand starting everything earlier and earlier every year. I was seeing Christmas wrapping paper and presents in displays before my Dad’s birthday in mid-October this…
Banana Nut Blondies with Brown Butter Glaze
While some might say that this is the season of pumpkin – or really pumpkin spice; for me at least until we get closer to Thanksgiving, I actually think banana. I can remember baking banana bread on a cool October day while dad was in the garage painting decoys and bringing out still warm slices…
Dad’s Casserole
I’m in the mood for a little nostalgic comfort food. We’ve really had a lot going on the past couple of weeks and when I find myself in these situations, I want comfort food. To me comfort food is often the things that I grew up with. It reminds me of familiar flavors, warm kitchens,…
Apple Pie Oatmeal Cookies
So my parents, Tory & AJ and Derek & I have now all planted apple trees in our respective yards. We talked about it for years but finally pulled the trigger this year, same with Tory & AJ. But Dad, got his – I think for Father’s Day from my Mom, two years ago. Surprisingly,…
