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Velvety. That’s the word I would use to describe this if I had to sum it up in just one word. Given a few more I’d say buttery and rich are the other adjectives that could be used. Oh, and it’s just pretty freaking awesome. If you’ve ever had Panera’s Autumn Squash soup, this is …
This is such a great and easy thing to serve up for the holidays. It pairs so well with the rich, comfort meals and cold weather of November and December. To me, a Thanksgiving is incomplete without it. Add any other spices you love to this delicious mixture which doubles as a way to make …
I don’t know why I am surprised every time I make this that it tastes as good as it does. I guess it’s because it’s pretty easy to put together, so it’s almost like the math doesn’t add up on how it is so packed with massive flavor. And you know what, there are some …
As the weather gets colder, the warm, comforting, hearty soups start to rise in popularity. This is one of those that should be added to your routine, in whichever way you prefer to change it up. There are so many ways that other people have changed this soup, but in every one of them the …
This is a recipe for a delicious squash casserole, which can be served as a side item – or, some people say they serve it as a main item. That’s up to you. To me, squash casserole is a side item, but I guess some people can eat it like a main meal… but I …
This meatloaf sounded so boring to me that I thought to myself, “no way is this going to be any good”. But just when you think you have it all figured out, life gives you a swift kick in the butt. I was so wrong. You need this meatloaf in your life. It is juicy, …
Oh my goodness this peach pecan bread is delicious! It is really a dessert bread but can be eaten for breakfast, dessert, or if you just need something sweet and wonderful in the middle of the day. I typically buy a box of Palisade peaches, which we get here in Colorado in the beginning of …
Fall weather always makes me think of warm soups and comforting pies. Peach Crisps are one of those foods that can help you gracefully transition into the cooler weather with happy thoughts and marvelous smells and tastes. I prefer my crisp, crumbles, and pies to have tons of crunchy topping. In my opinion, the ratio …
My first encounter with this lovely dish was in a town called Columbia, South Carolina. It was love at first bite. Whenever I see this on a menu I have to try it! Maybe it was because it was my very first foray into grit-eating, but if my memory doesn’t betray me, nothing has every …
When my husband and I recently visited Mykonos, Greece, we took a cooking class. This was the authentic Tzatziki recipe that was shared with us by a true Mykonian Mamma! Taking a cooking class was one of our highlights of visiting Greece. We were welcomed into the home of a very sweet Greek lady who …