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
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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
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
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
Quinoa and Black Bean Stuffed Peppers
One thing I’ve been trying to do for some time now is to make sure I include at least one meatless entrée on our menu each week. This is beneficial to our health and our pocketbook. I’ve had mixed success with this because my husband is a fan of meat and of heartier meals, but he’s not a fan of vegetables. Nevertheless, I keep trying … [Read more...] about Quinoa and Black Bean Stuffed Peppers
Griddled Peaches
Peaches were on sale when I got groceries this past week, so I decided to try a recipe my kids flagged in a cookbook they perused a couple of months ago. I’m so glad we tried the recipe because these peaches were marvelous! They were amazingly sweet with slight hints of savory. We used them as a side dish, but they would also work well … [Read more...] about Griddled Peaches
Beefy Tortellini Skillet
My husband loves pasta, so we tend to eat a lot of it. Sometimes I get tired of eating the same old pasta dishes. This past year, we tried a few new ones: Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta, Creamy Caesar Chicken Pasta, and Chicken Florentine Skillet. All of these are skillet dinners that are prepared in a single dish. I love these types of meals … [Read more...] about Beefy Tortellini Skillet
Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Skewers
As I noted last year, I’ve been encouraging my kids to look through cookbooks and choose recipes they’d like to try. Doing this has bolstered their interest in learning how to cook and—much to my delight—motivated them to try new foods! This past week we tried a new recipe that they selected: BBQ Chicken Skewers. This recipe comes from … [Read more...] about Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Skewers
