Bust out the beano it's chili time! Chili was the first thing I recall making that was 1) made up on the fly and 2) got rave reviews from my family when I made it. So naturally I've made it several times a year for the last 25 years. Chili goes great with beer bread, … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving Latkes!
It's not Hanukkah without latkes, this year we'll be enjoying the Thanksgiving + Hanukkah carb overload! I prefer mine with Sour Cream, the husbandguy is an applesauce fan. … [Read more...]
Cranberry Scones
There isn't much more I enjoy than coffee and a warm scone. These cranberry scones are worth getting out of bed for in the morning. … [Read more...]
Beer Bread
It started with leftover beer. I hate that we buy "samplers" end up really liking most of it but there is usually one beer (curse you IPA) that s nearly undrinkable. So I wondered what I could do with a beer we couldn't really get rid of. I decided I'd make bread … [Read more...]
Baked Ziti: or how to look like a brilliant cook
This is the ridiculously simple meal that makes you seem like an amazing cook while providing a very inexpensive meal that make great leftovers. It's a great go to for family or pot luck events when you want a lot of cheap food that you can make without a ton of steps or … [Read more...]