It’s that time of the year, when no matter how hard you try, you’re never caught up. Having some simple slow cooker recipes is a must, and today I bring you several of them to try. Who doesn’t love dinner that literally cooks itself? Fix-It and Forget-It Big Cookbook: 1400 Best Slow Cooker Recipes! There …
I recently went to pick some apples from a local farm, and they had a beautiful harvest of butternut squash displayed. I couldn’t resist: just had to have a couple to make a savory roasted butternut squash soup. YUM! The weather has chilled and what could be better than a smooth, creamy soup at the …
Eggplants usually get a bad rap: they are bitter, mushy, weird, etc. But I’m here to tell you that if you know how to cook them, eggplants are delicious! One of my favorite eggplant dishes is eggplant spread, made with onions and oil: so simple, and yet everyone who tasted it LOVED it (recipe below …
I have yet to start growing beets in my garden (not enough room for everything I’d like to grow). But I got a call from a friend this week asking me if I could use some beets. Of course, I can use some beets. So I drive to my friend’s house, and she points to …
If you ever had sweet roasted peppers, you know what I’m talking about. If not, you’re in for a delicious surprise if you try these oven roasted red peppers. They are delicious with just a bit of salt and oil, but if you want a bit more zing, you can add a splash of vinegar …
If you are lucky enough to have a bounty of apples, you might be wondering what you can do with them. Sure, an apple a day keeps the doctor away, but what do you do with the rest of them? You can give some away but you might still have a lot left over that …
With fall already here you can almost smell the apple pie baking in the oven. It’s one of most American’s favorite foods, especially during the holidays. This sumptuous dessert has a way of complementing any meal and makes dinner time even more exciting. But apple pie is not the only way to enjoy apples. So …
Butternut squash is a delicious food packed with nutrition, which is one reason why it’s fast becoming a popular dish to serve during the fall and winter seasons. It’s a great source of healthy carbohydrates and it even tastes a little sweeter than other types of winter squashes. It also contains potassium and vitamins A …
If you love to cook tasty but healthy foods, chances are you use a lot of herbs. Basil, thyme, chives, mint, rosemary, dill and marjoram are just a few of the main ones used in cooking and they add flavor to most any recipe. You can buy herbs already dried but it’s difficult to find …
New to canning? I’ve gathered a few canning tips for beginners to help you get started. If you’re new to canning, it might be scary to even thing about it. You may have heard horror stories from poorly canned foods. You may have preserved your food in different ways before: freezing fruits and veggies is …