There's nothing like a good banana bread to stuff my face with. Oh, you were thinking that I was going to say something along the lines of "serve nicely to guests with a spot of tea" eh? Well, I suppose that is nice, too... But I do so love a banana bread. I'll make a [...]
Breakfast isn't just for breakfast. It's perfect for lunch and dinner too, especially during the colder months! Even the classic bacon, eggs and pancakes can really hit the spot sometimes, and is a great go-to toward the end of the week, when it's just about time to go grocery shopping. This dish is a perfect [...]
Looking for a healthy, hearty meal to aid in your recovery from the holiday weekend? This is a good one. A common mistake people make when choosing their cuts of chicken is going with boneless, skinless cuts. This is especially tragic when preparing chicken breast, because without the skin, which keeps the chicken moist, and [...]
This thanksgiving, I'm thankful for Chocolate. Chocolate that is hot, mixed with milk, topped with whipped cream, and seasoned perfectly with the warm flavors of these colder months. Nothing compares to hot cocoa that is made from scratch. Sure, it's not as convenient as the pre-packaged stuff, but nothing compares to home made. And that [...]
When we think of fall desserts, we usually think of pies, or maybe apple crisp. We think of things with crust, or topped with frosting. Let's expand our horizons a little: Pears poached in red wine. It isn't exactly a typical go-to fall dessert, but in my opinion, it should be. It's so simple, smells SO [...]
I always forget how awesome vegetables smell when they are roasting slowly in the oven, and I underestimate the power that scent has over me. Fresh, warm, earthy goodness. The thing I love about this recipe is that once your brussels sprouts are roasted, you have a blank canvas for creating one of a hundred [...]
Looking for a festive dessert to accompany a comforting autumn dinner? This roasted apple spice cake is a winner. Dense, moist, and not-too-sweet, this cake is worth your time. As is always the case with baking, quality of ingredients matters. Choose fresh, organic apples, local honey, and you won't regret the extra time it takes [...]
Fall = Soup. Hearty soups. Brothy soups. Creamy, whatever. There's nothing better! It's such a great excuse to throw in whatever vegetables you have laying around and letting it summer ...and simmer. The fall offers some great seasonal options for soup ingredients, too. Winter greens, squash, root vegetables, to name a few. Check out this [...]
