I love egg nog. There, I said it. It is one of those treats that only comes around this time of year, and honestly, who can resist that sweet, creamy, spicy brew? With or without the rum, of course! My favorite way to enjoy egg nog? Instead of creamer, I love to add egg nog … Continue reading Holiday Nog
Category: Recipes
Homemade for the Holidays
Some of the best gifts I’ve ever given or received have been treats that have come from the kitchen and nothing spreads the spirit of the holidays like giving a home made gift. When most of us think holiday treats, we likely think of the traditional sugar and flour laden cookies and breads, decadent chocolates … Continue reading Homemade for the Holidays
Quinoa Porridge
When I was a kid my staple weekend winter morning breakfast was a big bowl of cream of wheat. Since taking grains out of my diet, nothing I’ve made has been a true substitute for the rich warm heartiness of a bowl of hot cereal. So, I decided to compromise. I wouldn’t go back to … Continue reading Quinoa Porridge
Pumpkin Custard
Welcome to my most favorite week of the year. For reasons I can not quite articulate, this week of the year, filled with so many traditions, so much warmth, and so much love, is in my mind, simply the best. And, speaking of traditions... I am a sucker for pumpkin pie. It has always been … Continue reading Pumpkin Custard
Pork and White Bean Chili
This is a tomato-less chili. Yup - absolutely tomato free. To be honest, I didn’t think it could be done. I mean, chili without tomatoes? Blasphemy! But, the ingredient list in this original recipe intrigued me so I just had to give it a try. Confession: When it comes to trying a new soup/stew/chili recipe … Continue reading Pork and White Bean Chili
Winter Squash & Carrot Soup
Ingredients 2 - 2 1/2 lbs butternut squash, cubed (frozen works very well for this recipe) 2 lbs baby carrots 1 32oz can of pure pureed pumpkin 1 can coconut milk 1/2 onion 2 T butter 3 32oz boxes of chicken broth 1 tsp thyme Salt Pepper Instructions Melt butter in the bottom of a … Continue reading Winter Squash & Carrot Soup
Ambrosia
I was in the mood for a little taste of childhood last night. One of the special treats my mother used to make was a fruit salad called Ambrosia. This is a recipe that has many different incarnations and nearly everyone has their own special version. My mother’s went something like this: Ingredients: 1 can … Continue reading Ambrosia
Pumpkin Mini Muffins
There is no doubt that pumpkins are officially in season! Everywhere you look – pumpkin coffee, pumpkin breads and muffins, pumpkin pies, even pumpkin beer. And because these deliciously flavored goodies are only available in the fall, it makes indulging in the seasonal flavor that much more tempting. Below is a yummy recipe for pumpkin … Continue reading Pumpkin Mini Muffins
The Cream in My Coffee
When I changed my diet I found one of the hardest things to eliminate was a staple in my morning routine. That's right, I am talking about coffee. Back in the day I was a CoffeeMate/International Delight flavored creamer addict. I usually had two going in my refrigerator, different flavors of course, but also kept … Continue reading The Cream in My Coffee
Apples, Apples Everywhere!
It’s fall in New England and that can only mean one thing, APPLES!!! And, if your counter looks anything like mine, it is covered with apples. Now, I think you’ll agree that there is nothing quite like a fresh, crisp, juicy apple. But, when its cold and dreary, like it has been these past few … Continue reading Apples, Apples Everywhere!
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