An Old Fashioned Christmas Cocktail
Coming up with a signature Christmas cocktail has been one of my favorite new traditions that started because of this blog. We almost always have a cocktail hour before Christmas dinner, whether it’s a small affair with just Tory, our husbands and parents, or our more extended family. And it’s fun to be able to…
Christmas Tortellini Pizza Skewers
Several years ago, I went to my first cooking class through our local Community Ed program at a local high school. It was an appetizer class and when we got there the instructor has a simple appetizer ready and waiting for us. Skewers of, cheese, pepperoni chunks and French bread cubes with some pizza sauce…
Gumdrop Bread
At the annual cookie party my Aunt ‘Thann used to throw when we were kids, not only would each family get to take home a bucket of Christmas cookies but we would also get a loaf of bread – like this Gumdrop Bread. It’s kind of like a version of a fruitcake but made with…
Slow Cooker Green Chili Chicken Enchilada Soup
I might not love late fall and winter for the temperatures or the snow, but I do love how good they make a bowl of soup taste. And there is nothing better then a slow cooker soup that is basically waiting for you when you get home from work. Combine a warm bowl of soup…
Chipotle Chicken Burrito Casserole
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…
