Cinnamon batter-dipped french toast

December 22, 2009

Great use for left by bread, particularly French or Italian bread

Simple recipes hand-picked to create convenient meals often in less than 30 minutes.

ham and cheese calzones

December 22, 2009


Hot Chocolate

December 22, 2009

Come in from the cold and take the chill off with a warm cup of hot chocolate! Please welcome guest author Garrett McCord of Vanilla Garlic as he takes us through a hot chocolate tutorial. ~Elise

Hot chocolate is one of those things that spoil you forever. Once you invent it at home …

Taco Salad

December 20, 2009

Taco’s without the shells? I can do that!! Who needs the shells anyway. They are just added carbs.

Simple recipes hand-picked to create convenient meals often in less than 30 minutes.

Pumpkin Pie - No Bake

December 20, 2009


Carrot Soufflé

December 18, 2009

Okay, whether you are like me, you’ll manufacture out the word “soufflé” and think, “too much work, too hard.” Let me guarantee you that not only is that carrot soufflé as easy as they come, it’s gobsmacking good. My father made a half batch a couple weeks ago and the three of us d…

Oven Fried Chicken

December 17, 2009

Creole seasoning makes that a treat!

Simple recipes hand-picked to create convenient meals often in less than 30 minutes.

White Bean & Ground Turkey Slow Cooker Chipotle Chili

December 17, 2009

This slightly spiced white chili is the perfect freezer staple to have on hand for too-busy-to-cook nights

Simple recipes hand-picked to create convenient meals often in less than 30 minutes.

Sautéed Chestnuts, Onions, and Bacon

December 16, 2009

Please welcome guest author, the inimitable David Leite of Leite’s Culinaria. Looking for a good side for Christmas dinner? David shares one of his favorite recipes from his fabulous new cookbook, The New Portuguese Table ~Elise

I know within two bites whether a holiday side dish is t…

Copycat Black Angus Garlic Cheese Bread

December 15, 2009

Garlic bread and melted cheeses — that really is the best of both worlds!  Try that recipe next moment you prepare a nice steak or have pasta and sauce.

1 loaf French bread
1/2 cup butter
1 cup shredded jack cheese
1 cup shredded asiago cheese
1 cup mayonnaise
1 bunch green onions, chopped
2…

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