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Dried cranberries

Full disclosure: I actually don’t care much for cranberries. 😳 I saw these babies at the farmer’s market and couldn’t resist. They were so fresh and pretty! I thought about using them for salads which I know is very common! So….first up was to dry some out. Ingredients: 4 cups fresh cranberries, cut in halfContinue reading “Dried cranberries”

Slow cooker apple butter

Ingredients: • 4 pounds apples, diced • 2 cups apple cider • 1/2 cup real maple syrup • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract • 1 teaspoon cinnamon • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg • 1 pinch ground cloves • 1 pinch salt In the bowl of your slow cooker, combine the apples, apple cider, maple syrup, vanilla,Continue reading “Slow cooker apple butter”

Grilled cilantro-lime flank steak

I’m a sucker for anything cilantro-lime. These two flavors together are heaven to my senses!! This is an easy marinade that adds a lot of flavor! It was a crowd pleaser in my house! Ingredients: 1 (2 pound) flank steak 2/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped 1/2 cup olive oil 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juiceContinue reading “Grilled cilantro-lime flank steak”

Roasted Brussels sprouts with potatoes and pancetta

This recipe, so far, has been the only one that my boys like. They don’t even remember they are eating Brussels sprouts! These sprouts came from the St. Paul farmer’s market. Fresh on the stalk! • 3 tablespoons olive oil • 1/3 pound sliced pancetta, diced • small yellow onion, thinly sliced • 1 poundContinue reading “Roasted Brussels sprouts with potatoes and pancetta”

Shrimp-Poblano pepper and citrus pasta

This is a recipe that my sister, Gesica, taught me many years ago! It is so quick and easy. It’s a recipe that is adaptable too. My youngest son is not a huge fan of shrimp. I have swapped out the shrimp for chicken before and it’s just as delicious! Ingredients: 1 lb short cutContinue reading “Shrimp-Poblano pepper and citrus pasta”

Homemade pizza sauce

This a a quick sauce that only takes about 30 minutes. I used fresh tomatoes from the farmer’s market because they very well could be the last of the season. 😦 However, this recipe calls for canned. Even quicker to make!!! We have a tradition that was my husband’s idea. We eat pizza every SundayContinue reading “Homemade pizza sauce”

Roasted cauliflower with shishito peppers and goat cheese

It was time to jazz up my cauliflower recipes. What I love about cauliflower is how versatile it is. This pairing was a great new twist on roasted cauliflower! This late summer I was lucky enough to benefit from some friends’ garden. They had a extraordinary selection! Carolina reaper, Trinidad scorpion, Thai, Fresno and manyContinue reading “Roasted cauliflower with shishito peppers and goat cheese”

Chicken and wild rice soup

This is comfort food for me!! The weather is changing and the crisp air calls for soup! This is a thick, creamy soup that actually fills me up! I grilled the chicken breasts. I had the time and I enjoy the charred flavor. It adds some depth to the flavor. You certainly don’t have toContinue reading “Chicken and wild rice soup”

Cubanos

Do not EVER throw away pickle juice when your pickles are gone!!! There are many uses for leftover pickle juice. Here is one of those uses. This will require some planning before making these sandwiches. Ingredients: 1+ cup pickle juice 1 1/2 lb pork loin Loaf of French bread 1/2 lb sliced deli ham 1/2Continue reading “Cubanos”

Buffalo chicken burger

Today is national cheeseburger day! I had already bought chicken breast before I knew this!!🤦🏽‍♀️ So…I ground up the chicken breasts and this is what I made for national cheeseburger day!!! I’m so glad I did!! This recipe is for 4 burgers. Ingredients: 1 pound ground chicken breast 4 hamburger buns 1 tsp grill seasoningContinue reading “Buffalo chicken burger”