I had to pause just now when typing “2023” because I’m not used to the new number! It always takes me a few weeks (sometimes months) to adjust after we start a new year. We turned the page to 2023 without much fanfare. We didn’t do anything in particular to celebrate, and our Christmas celebration the previous week was subdued because … [Read more...] about January 2023 Dinner Menu
Keeping the Home
Pecan Pie Brownies
Though we already planned on having at least a half dozen desserts this past Thanksgiving, I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to make Pecan Pie Brownies after I saw the idea for them. I suspected that the flavors of brownie and pecan pie would go well together, and they sure did! These were amazing! They were a huge hit after Thanksgiving … [Read more...] about Pecan Pie Brownies
December 2022 Dinner Menu
Our November ended in a flurry of fellowship and food! We had a delightful visit with family over Thanksgiving. What a blessing it was to have so many loved ones together in one place. We laughed, we reminisced, we dreamed, and (of course) we ate so much tasty food! We’re glad to have a little lull here. However, things will soon get … [Read more...] about December 2022 Dinner Menu
Air Fryer Parsnips
I try to introduce my kids to new foods (things they’ve never had or familiar foods prepared in unfamiliar ways) on a regular basis. My choice a couple of weeks ago was roasted parsnips. I’m so glad I chose these because my kids (all of them) were willing to try the parsnips. They then proceeded to eat more than one! These will likely … [Read more...] about Air Fryer Parsnips
November 2022 Dinner Menu
We’ve been looking forward to this month for quite a while! We have numerous family members coming into town to celebrate Thanksgiving with us. We are eager to spend time with them and to enjoy many delicious foods! I’m sure our menu will experience some changes as we get closer to Thanksgiving. It’s inevitable that things will change … [Read more...] about November 2022 Dinner Menu
Butternut Squash Chicken Pot Pie
We had a cold front move in that brought chilly weather, so I was ready to fire up the oven and enjoy a cozy casserole! I’ve been eager to try this one for a few weeks. It didn’t disappoint! Ingredients (Inspired by this recipe. Adapted from this recipe.) For the filling 1 ½ cups pureed butternut squash ⅓ cup butter 1 medium … [Read more...] about Butternut Squash Chicken Pot Pie
October 2022 Dinner Menu
I feel like October sprang upon us unexpectedly. We’ve been busy with school and have had family in town for a couple weeks, so we’ve been too distracted to look at the calendar! I guess the weather should have clued me in because we are finally experiencing some cooler temperatures. Our temps are still high during the day, but we are dropping … [Read more...] about October 2022 Dinner Menu
September 2022 Dinner Menu
August didn’t end quite as we had planned. My husband’s van began having some issues. This turned out to be the transmission. Replacing a transmission is quite expensive, and my husband’s van was already requiring a lot of work because of its age and the miles on it. Therefore, we decided to replace the vehicle. After spending a week … [Read more...] about September 2022 Dinner Menu
