This hearty Sausage, Kale & Potato soup is so simple to make and can be on the table in under an hour. And since it’s packed with kale (or your other favorite greens), it’s loaded with nutrition, too. Serve it up with some crusty bread for an easy meal that will warm you right up…
These homemade, from-scratch Amish Baked Beans are pure cool-weather comfort food. I start with dried beans and slow cook them for hours until they are perfectly tender and bathed in a rich and hearty sauce that is just a little smoky and a little sweet. And although beans baked from scratch take a little more…
This Curry Roasted Cauliflower is a delicious and healthy side dish that is certain to liven up almost any fall meal. The flavor of roasted cauliflower paired with the warm curry spices makes it especially perfect for a chilly fall or winter supper. And let me tell you, this tasty dish may even entice the…
I will just go ahead and admit that I am a pumpkin fanatic. Pumpkin pie, pumpkin-spiced lattes, pumpkin chili – it never gets old for me. And this Homemade Pumpkin Bread is on my list of favorite pumpkin recipes. And you know, while I always hesitate to say that a recipe is the best because…
This Smoky Pumpkin Turkey Chili is total fall comfort cooking. It combines the mellow flavor of pumpkin with a bunch of warm flavorful spices plus a smoky kick of chipotle pepper. This chili will warm you right up on a cool fall evening. In fact, I think this would be a great dish for a…
As someone who writes recipes and blogs about food, I get a lot of messages asking about meal planning and about what we eat in our home on a daily basis. I’ll tell you now that when it comes to meal planning, I don’t do it in a conventional way. My method of menu planning…
These Stuffed Poblano Peppers combine the rich and mellow flavor of poblano peppers with flavorful seasoned ground beef, melty Monterey jack cheese and pinto beans for a Mexican-style stuffed pepper that is sure to impress! And if you love stuffed peppers, also check out my recipe for Italian-Style Slow Cooker Stuffed Peppers. I seriously love…
Need a family-friendly side dish that both kids and grown-ups will love? This easy and customizable scalloped corn casserole can be made from fresh sweet corn, canned corn or frozen corn, and takes just a few minutes to assemble. It’s sweet and savory with a golden buttery topping. Try it with grilled chicken, burgers, or…
Here where I live in the mountains of western North Carolina, our home is located just about 30 or so minutes away from the border of upstate South Carolina. And right now, SC peaches are in full swing. Freshly plucked from the tree, these peaches are sweet, juicy and abundant, and I’ve been making sure…