Salsa is a totally fun food to me. You can do so many things with it – as a dip, as a topping for meat, as a fun addition to a wrap or sandwich – and fruity, spicy ones are my favorite kinds. When I heard about a strawberry-mango combination last week, I decided to… Continue reading Strawberry Mango Salsa
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Slow Cooker Apple Butter
There’s just something about apple butter. That sweet, slightly spicy flavor tastes great on a fresh piece of bread, and nothing screams fall quite like the smell of apples cooking down into this sweet treat. I’ve been wanting to make some for weeks, so when my daughter’s book club read a book… Continue reading Slow Cooker Apple Butter
Steal-Good Pumpkin Bread
When my grandmother visited a few weeks ago, I was determined to make pumpkin bread for her. She loves it, but since she lives alone now, she rarely cooks or bakes for herself. I made a batch of this pumpkin bread, and we ate some for breakfast one day, and a bit more with some… Continue reading Steal-Good Pumpkin Bread
Spiced Applesauce Bread
My Little Man and I made this applesauce bread for our trip to Disney. It became our breakfast for the car ride down, and although I thought everyone would want a cereal bar or some fruit to go with it, but they didn’t. A second slice of this hearty bread kept everyone happy for hours.… Continue reading Spiced Applesauce Bread
Perfectly Pumpkin Waffles
My family can’t decide if they like pancakes or waffles better. Pancakes are definitely faster to make, so I do that more often – but sometimes a good waffle just seems like a decadent meal. So, one night when the weather began to hint at fall, we made these waffles for dinner. I adapted our… Continue reading Perfectly Pumpkin Waffles
Perfectly Pumpkin Pancakes
Today I made these yummy pumpkin pancakes for breakfast. I expected them to have a mild pumpkin flavor with a bit of cinnamon and spice, but this recipe SO EXCEEDED my expectations! The batter is thick and creamy, and the pancakes puff up happily as they cook. The finished product tastes rich and is full… Continue reading Perfectly Pumpkin Pancakes
Hugs and Kisses Banana Bread Pancakes
When I first heard of banana bread pancakes, I knew I had to try them. It sounded simple and healthy, but who doesn’t love banana bread? It’s delicious! And that’s exactly what my kids said when I made these for them for breakfast. At first, I must admit, My Little Man didn’t want to eat… Continue reading Hugs and Kisses Banana Bread Pancakes
Blueberry Biscuits
Recently my Little Man commented about how much he would like to eat a local fast food restaurant’s blueberry biscuit. This treat tastes fantastic, but is no doubt quite unhealthy, so it’s not something that he’s had more than a few times. And then I wondered: why couldn’t WE make blueberry biscuits? I couldn’t… Continue reading Blueberry Biscuits
Better-than-the-Bakery Blueberry Muffins
Do you like real blueberry muffins – the kind oozing with purplish blueberry goo? If you do, then these are the muffins for you. They’re a bit of work, coming with multiple steps and all, but I think you’ll find the finished product to be well worth it. We love to pick our own blueberries… Continue reading Better-than-the-Bakery Blueberry Muffins
Apple Pie Enchiladas
A few days ago I was thinking about all the things I’d like to do with a few bushels of apples – but I only had two Granny Smiths in the fridge. After thinking over my options and our need for a quick, yummy breakfast, I came up with this dish. The kids and I loved… Continue reading Apple Pie Enchiladas