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Scalloped Yam Casserole (Sweet Potato Gratin)
I told you we were back tracking to Thanksgiving. Here’s another recipe, in case you thought I was kidding. But the truth is, these sweet potatoes would be good at any time of year. Don’t limit yourself to the holidays. … Continue reading
Posted in Appetizer, Dinner, Gluten-Free, Life, Sauces, Sides, Vegetarian
Tagged bechamel sauce, BeTopDog, pecorino romano, romano cheese, sage, scalloped yams, side dish, sidedish, sweet potato yam, sweet potatoes, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving food, Thanksgiving side dish, thyme, yam casserole, yam gratin, yams, yams scalloped
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Cheesy Anaheim and Poblano Pepper Rice
Sometimes you need to throw together a dish on a whim. Since I’m not much of a baker most of the time, I prefer contributing savory items. My utmost dreaded requested item: salad. I love to eat salads, mind you. … Continue reading
Posted in Dinner, Gluten-Free, Lunch, Sides, Vegetarian
Tagged anaheim peppers, cheese rice, cheesy rice, poblano peppers, rice, rice side dish, roasted pepper rice, roasted peppers, side dish rice, side dishes, tomatillos
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Vegetarian Shiitake Leek Stuffing
I am deliriously behind in sharing some recipes from… oh, Thanksgiving. We’ve been busy. My husband and I just celebrated our one year anniversary. Then his birthday, the following week. Not to mention my mister has a band, Cast of … Continue reading
Leo’s Limoncello
When one of my stepsons turned thirteen, his mom hosted a dinner at her house which also included her parents as guests – Vincent’s grandparents. Quickly after we arrived, Leo – Vincent’s Italian grandfather – pulled out a green Grolsch … Continue reading
Posted in Beverages, Booze, Gluten-Free, Life, Vegan, Vegetarian
Tagged Eureka lemon, everclear, homemade limoncello, homemade liqueur, limoncello, limoncello liqueur, limoncello recipe
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Overnight Pumpkin Pie Steel Cut Oats
As I’ve mentioned before, if I am going to eat breakfast at breakfast time (rather than for dinner), I like recipes that are easy to throw together. I like the bulkiness of steel cut oats, although preparing them in the … Continue reading
Cheesy Herb Pull-Apart Bread
Pinterest generally has me wanting to paint everything I own in chalkboard paint, make various things from mason jars, try fifty new workout routines, and make nine thousand varieties of pull-apart breads (after I’ve hoarded an equal number of recipes … Continue reading
Posted in Baking, Bread, Dinner, Sides, Vegetarian
Tagged bread, cheese and herb bread, cheesy bread, homemade bread, pull apart bread, pull-apart loaf, savory pull-apart
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Chai Nog Latte
Tomorrow is Thanksgiving. Am I stressed out about making a meal to impress? No, not really. I’ve got almost five cups of homemade cranberry apple pear sauce in the fridge. There’s a pan of scalloped yams in a sage béchamel … Continue reading
Posted in Beverages, Breakfast, Dessert
Tagged chai latte, chai nog, chai nog latte, chai tea, chainog, drinks, egg nog, eggnog, holiday drinks, homemade chai
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Romesco Soup
Let’s talk about Van Morrison. We can simultaneously discuss my love for stormy weather and how the last couple days have threatened (offered) exactly that: blustery, windy, cold. On days like these, all I’d really like to do is lay … Continue reading
Posted in Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch, Sides, Soup, Vegetarian
Tagged almonds, red pepper soup, roasted red peppers, roasted tomatoes, Romesco, Romesco soup, soup, soup recipe, soup with almonds, Sunset Magazine
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Pumpkin Roll with Cream Cheese Filling
Some people work well with others in the kitchen. Some people enjoy help from others while preparing ingredients or concocting recipes. I will tell you right now – I am not one of those people. Yes, when needed, I can … Continue reading
Pretzel Hot Dog Buns
Generally, I’m pretty good about going with the flow of things. However, the other day when I had plans to make homemade veggie hot dogs, pretzel buns, and coleslaw, we found our electricity out for a good portion of the … Continue reading
Posted in Appetizer, Baking, Bread, Dinner, Kids, Lunch, Vegetarian
Tagged homemade hot dog buns, hot dog bun, hot dog bun recipe, pretzel bread, pretzel bun, pretzel hot dog, veggie pretzel dog
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Julie Hashimoto-McCreery
