I don’t know when I became such a grilled cheese fan. I still have a few more recipes to try even! I think I found a list at some point while perusing online and now all we seem to eat is … Continue reading
Category Archives: American, European & Fusion Recipes
Easy Tomato Bruschetta
Using canned tomatoes in bruschetta makes it a super easy appetizer and the tomatoes are always juicy and ripe! 1 baguette sliced into little rounds Olive oil for brushing 1 can petite diced tomatoes drained 3 garlic cloves minced 3 … Continue reading
Cinnamon Vanilla Ice Cream in 45 Minutes
So it was a Sunday afternoon and I was craving ice cream. No, I was actually craving chocolate cake, but no ice cream. Maybe chocolate cake and ice cream! Vanilla. Gooey chocolately cake, vanilla-y creamy ice cream. Do I go … Continue reading
Black Eyed Pea & Corn Soft Tacos
This recipe comes together super fast for a weeknight meal! I made one monster flour tortilla taco but small tacos would be great too. The corn and cilantro gives these tacos a very fresh taste. Recipe adapted from Small Time … Continue reading
Cabbage and Sauerkraut Soup (Kapusniak)
I found this recipe deep in my drafts! I had forgotten to post it from way back. Mmm, sauerkraut. I think it’s my new favorite ingredient! I have always loved cabbage, raw, cooked, however, so I guess this makes sense. … Continue reading
Pecan Granola – Nutty, Sweet & Just a Touch Salty!
My stepmom gave us some granola this Christmas and I had to have the recipe ASAP. Already made a batch! I changed a couple of things, but the flavor profile is still the same. I couldn’t find the coconut flakes … Continue reading
Ginger & Five Spice Carrot Soup
I created this ginger and five spice carrot soup as an accompaniment to BBQ 5 Spice Sandwiches. It is super creamy and sweet without the addition of any cream or sugar! This recipe makes 4 little side bowls of soup. … Continue reading
Jalapeno Popper Grilled Cheeses
Sometimes you just have to have yummy melty cheesy grilled cheese sandwich. How about adding a little Philadelphia Cream Cheese and jalapenos? I found this great picture of a jalapeno popper grilled cheese sandwich and just had to make it! I … Continue reading
Mushroom Bourguignon (Rich Mushroom Stew)
We had some opened red wine in the fridge for a while and my husband kept asking, “can we throw this out?” And my answer was always “No! I may want to cook with it.” I rarely cook with wine, … Continue reading
Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
I’m back! Maybe (sometimes I can be a bit moody :-)). I took a little break from cooking there for a while, so let’s start with something simple: mashed potatoes!Simple, garlicky, delicious. 1 bulb garlic Olive oil 1 pound potatoes … Continue reading