Kelly said this is the best thing that’s ever come out of our kitchen. And that means something, since you know how he feels about my pie. Nutella Babka Created with inspiration from this post and this post For dough 1 c warm milk (warmed to 110°F) 1 pkg instant yeast 1/2 c granulated sugar […]

Kelly invented this using odds-and-ends we had around the house. It’s a delicious pantry clean-out dish, worthy of making anytime. Tex-Mex One Dish Taco Taco meat Sliced cabbage Diced onion Can pinto beans, drained Can diced tomatoes, drained Cook onion and cabbage into taco meat until softened. Stir in pinto beans and tomatoes. Warm through. […]

I had leeks. I had chicken. This was a nice and deceptively fast way to make a nice dinner. Chicken with Mushrooms and Leeks Found here 4 boneless skinless chicken thighsKosher salt and freshly ground black pepper1/2 T olive oil2 T butter1/2 lb brown mushrooms about 16-18 mushrooms, gently cleaned with a damp paper towel3 […]

This was a terrific way to get just a taste of pineapple upside down cake. Kelly had a suggestion for a nice tropical alternative: Swap the vanilla for rum (or rum extract), remove the nutmeg seasoning and add a bit of toasted coconut instead. Personal Pineapple Upside Down Cake Found here 2 T butter (divided […]

I don’t really like cabbage, but roasting it turns the overly-tart vegetable into something quite tasty. Add homemade horseradish cream and it’s really special. Roasted Cabbage with Horseradish Creme Found here 1/2 medium cabbage, cut into slices or wedges1 T extra-virgin olive oil1/2 T salt, divided1/2 t ground pepper, divided1/2 c reduced-fat sour cream1 T […]

I haven’t had a poke cake in years. Making one reminded me that poke cakes are 1) wonderful and 2) easy to make. Simple Poke Cake for Two White box cake mix, divided in half 3 oz strawberry jello 1/8 c cold water 1 c Cool Whip Chopped pecans Prepare cake mix. To make just […]

Glory Be loves ice cream. Dog friendly, ice cream, of course. This is a simple make-it-yourself that she loves as much as the store-bought version. It’s a winning day when you can have doggie ice cream anytime you’ve been a very good girl. Dog Ice Cream Found here 2 c plain non-fat yogurt 1 c […]

Glory loves giving kisses, but her breath at times can be very…doggy. Enter these easy homemade breath mints that she loves to eat. (Of course she loves eating everything, even sticks, but she thinks these are an extra-special treat. Bonus: They are a lot cheaper than store-bought Greenies.) Dog Breath Mints Discovered here 2.5 c […]

This is amazing. No surprise – I found it via the Homesick Texan’s website. Crawfish Fundido Found here 8 ounces Mozzarella cheese, shredded 2 T unsalted butter 2 jalapenos, seeded and diced 1/4 medium yellow onion 1 celery rib, diced 4 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 c chopped cilantro Pinch cayenne 1/4 t ground cumin 1/2 […]