Ginger Nut Biscotti is a perfect winter cookie! Every Christmas I try to make some variety of biscotti. I'm not sure just why December seems to demand them. There is something very fine about sitting with people you love over cups of fresh coffee and some nice crunchy biscotti to dunk in, as we enjoy each other's company. It makes you feel all warm and cozy inside. These Ginger Nut Biscotti fit the brief perfectly! Biscotti is very flexible stuff - you can bake up the logs ahead and freeze ... Read More about Ginger Nut Biscotti
Recipes
Stovetop Macaroni & Cheese
Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese is an easy weeknight meal If you have a busy family, this time of year can be just a bit overwhelming. The kids have school and activities, parents have work. On top of that, we're all getting ready for the holidays. A quick, easy, and really yummy Stovetop Macaroni & Cheese is just what you need to get dinner on the table in a hurry. I think just about all kids love macaroni and cheese. Even picky kids seem to enjoy this creamy, smooth version. And, it ... Read More about Stovetop Macaroni & Cheese
Chai Pear Scones
Every season has its treasures. Pears are right up there at the top of the fall list for me. And you can add these Chai Pear Scones to the blessings of the season. Tender, flaky scones with sweet bits of pear and lovely warm spices, similar to the blend you find in chai tea. Pears, though flavorful on their own, really benefit from the boost these warm spicy notes add to these scones. What pears to use? I used a Bosc-type pear, but any pear you have will be great. Generally speaking, ... Read More about Chai Pear Scones
Warm Quinoa and Roasted Vegetable Salad
I love the flavors in this Warm Veggie Quinoa Salad. These fall vegetables are perfect with quinoa and the vinaigrette is a beautiful spark of freshness. Seriously - SO good together. I think overall, the popularity of quinoa has diminished somewhat. For a while there it was all the rage because it was a little less carby than white rice or pasta. As a person who is mostly low-carb, I still appreciate that it is similar in carb count to brown rice. I love the flavor when it's cooked ... Read More about Warm Quinoa and Roasted Vegetable Salad
Baked Pumpkin Doughnuts
Baked Pumpkin Doughnuts are amazing! Baked Pumpkin Doughnuts are going to be your new favorite thing - I promise! If you follow my socials [the links are up there in the header - I love meeting new friends!] you have seen a few photos of pumpkins lately. They did pretty well in the garden this year, and then we bought a marked down truck-load for the chickens this winter. So, I have all the pumpkins I could ever hope for. That means figuring out how to use some of them for ... Read More about Baked Pumpkin Doughnuts
Herbed Cheese Gougères
Gougères. Sounds French and Fancy! Well, they actually are pretty fancy and definitely French. Gougère, or cheese puffs can be a bit tricky at first. Once you get the hang of it though, you'll be very likely to enjoy success with them. Rich, yummy success! Gougères are a savory version of cream puffs or eclairs, which are also made from choux pastry. These are all very handy recipes to have on hand if you have a bunch of chickens. Lots of chickens usually mean lots of eggs and all ... Read More about Herbed Cheese Gougères
Homemade Apple Sauce
The Basics Series - Homemade Apple Sauce Homemade Apple Sauce is one of the first things I remember helping with when I was a kid. Both my Mom and grandmother made applesauce. Often they did it together, and, as the kids it was often our job to squish the apples through the old-fashioned Chinois with the wooden pestle. I don't know what has become of the chinois, but I still have Grandma's pestle. It's handy for all sorts of percussive tasks in the kitchen. Because of that, I admit it is a ... Read More about Homemade Apple Sauce
Maple Glazed Delicata Squash
A delicious winter squash side dish Here, in Upstate NY, the garden is nearly done. We have a few root crops here and there, and some hardy greens, but things are pretty much cleared out. Time to enjoy the fruits of our labor and this Maple Glazed Delicata Squash is very rewarding indeed. We have a fair number of Delicata squash this year. That makes us pretty happy because they are so good. Probably the sweetest of winter squash, and they are small enough to cook up quickly. A ... Read More about Maple Glazed Delicata Squash
Chablis Pear Crisp
Crisps are fall's best! I must say, right here at the start - I like pears better than apples. I'm not really sure why, but raw, or cooked somehow, pears always win. In baking, pears are just sublime, and after trying them in this Chablis Pear Crisp, I think you will agree. Fruit Crisps are the bomb! The addition of the wine was inspired by the idea that pears are often poached in wine. That's a fine idea, and one I'm definitely in favor of. But, I wanted a little something more - more ... Read More about Chablis Pear Crisp
Cottage Cheese Dill Bread
One of our family's absolute favorites! I've been making bread for a long time, and I would venture a guess that I have tried at least 100 recipes. I've probably thrown together at least that many with no recipe at all. When the girls were little, I often made different kinds of bread every week - so you know they had the chance to try a lot of different flavors. But, when I gave them the choice of what kind I should make, which bread did they always ask for? Cottage Cheese Dill ... Read More about Cottage Cheese Dill Bread
Fresh Ginger Cookies
Level up your cookie game! It's the time of year when we all begin to crave these favorite fall flavors. I submit that these Fresh Ginger Cookies are going to fulfill those cravings better than any pumpkin-spice-whatever could hope to do. They're chewy and rich and just so satisfying, alongside a cup of coffee or tea. How about a fantastic mid-day pick-me-up or after-school snack? Maybe pack some up to take on your weekend leaf-peeping expedition, if you're lucky enough to live where there ... Read More about Fresh Ginger Cookies
Lemon Garlic Roasted Cauliflower
A fast fall side dish - Lemon Garlic Roasted Cauliflower One of our favorite fall vegetables is cauliflower. It's especially well priced this time of year, which makes this Lemon Garlic Roasted Cauliflower a great dinner idea. It's in your supermarket, I'm sure, but try your local Farmer's Market for super fresh local cauliflower. You can gab some fresh garlic too and maybe a pumpkin or two for roasting. Being a low-carber most of the time, I love this recipe as a sort of potato ... Read More about Lemon Garlic Roasted Cauliflower