Recipes

It’s the day after Thanksgiving…time to find new use for holiday leftovers, especially leftover turkey.  While I love Thanksgiving Day turkey, I think the “day after” turkey is even better.  Why not transform your leftover turkey giving it new life in a new way by making a quick and flavorful meal? Leftover turkey and wild…

While I do love turkey, stuffing and the numerous side dishes, a favorite part for me at a Thanksgiving meal is what’s for dessert. I’ll admit I have a sweet tooth.  I look forward to the end of the meal for that “icing on the cake” type of dessert. Of course, traditional pumpkin and apple…

Have you had your Starbucks PSL (pumpkin spice latte) drink yet? If so, now here’s your chance to take your favorite fall beverage and turn it into a cookie.  I’ve been seeing recipes for this intriguing little cookie all over the internet and decided I needed to try them out. I tweaked them by using…

October 14 is National Dessert Day so let’s celebrate by having a luxurious cheesecake BUT using a healthier version of this classic dessert! It’s good to know that for anyone watching their carbohydrate or fat intake, this cheesecake won’t bust your budget.  Traditionally, cheesecake is a very rich and filling dessert loaded with lots of…

Let me guess, you’re thinking, “Uhmm, turkey and pumpkin? What does THAT taste like?”  I’ll tell you by spelling it out…d-e-l-i-c-i-o-u-s!  If you like soups (especially chili) and fall weather, this recipe has your name on it.  That’s why on chilly autumn days when the leaves are swirling and the temperature has taken a nose…

Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, these sweet potato fries won’t last long! Especially with an amazingly out-of-this-world dipping sauce bringing out the best they have to offer. I love sweet potatoes but for whatever reason, I haven’t made them into fries since….well, let’s just say it’s been awhile. So, here is an…

Every fall it happens, as sure as pumpkin spice and sweaters: Apple season. And for many people that may mean an abundance of apple pies, apple crisps, or apple cakes.  I’m a big fan of each of those luscious desserts using apples but apples also make great additions to a wide variety of dishes. Apples…

Maybe your inspiration to cook comes from pretending to be a top-notch chef at an expensive restaurant. Or maybe you just love whipping up an incredible recipe that not only tastes outstanding but can be cooked in one skillet and on the table in less than 30 minutes.  And that’s counting prepping the steak and…

Growing up, I remember long, hot summer days, eating tuna salad sandwiches with chips for lunch – one of my favorite childhood meals! The tuna salad was the kind mixed with mayonnaise and sweet pickle relish, nothing that exciting or special but it tasted good. Besides, it was about the only way my mom could…

Summer get-togethers trying out new foods are always fun.  Besides, there are so many delicious and tasty foods to try.  Here’s a recipe that’s a healthier spin on an old favorite – Mediterranean 4-bean summer salad. Growing up, I loved the original 3-bean salad.  Tangy yet sweet, it was a classic recipe to serve for…