Monthly Archives: November 2014
White Chicken Chili
A few years ago, I made white chicken chili for the first time, using a slow cooker recipe I had cut out of the newspaper. It was a winner – hearty, flavorful, and my kids even liked it. I made … Continue reading
Mama T’s Chili
The holidays are full of once-a-year desserts, treats, or special dishes. Those are wonderful, and always add to the uniqueness of each family’s way of celebrating. The other thing that holidays are full of is people. People who need to … Continue reading
Pumpkin Pie Showdown!: Homemade v. Canned Puree
Thanksgiving is incomplete without pumpkin pie. But how do you make it? We took our two household pumpkin pie recipes and prepared each of them with canned pumpkin puree and homemade pumpkin puree. We then held a taste testing showdown … Continue reading
Dad’s Dinner Rolls
“Dad’s making his rolls!” This statement was (and is) enough to make my family drool in anticipation of dinner. Every holiday or special meal is incomplete without dad’s rolls. I was lucky to grow up in a household that appreciated … Continue reading
Honey Whole Wheat Bread
Recipes are a dime a dozen. Good recipes are like the proverbial needle in a haystack: they’re out there, but they’re not easy to find. Good recipes for bread made mostly with whole wheat? Forget about it. (Believe me, I’ve tried a … Continue reading
Jambalaya
Every family has its own challenges that get in the way of enjoying a relaxing meal around the table together. For some, it’s lack of time to eat together, as family members all have their own activities. Others struggle with … Continue reading
Cooking for the Fam 