If I had to name one dish that was the biggest success at our Thanksgiving gathering this year, it would be the butternut squash soup. Sure, everyone loved the turkey, and the mashed potatoes were really good too, but everyone RAVED about the butternut squash soup. I was almost embarrassed to tell them how simple [...]

When I was growing up, canned cranberry jelly made an appearance at every family holiday gathering. I was never a fan. The fact that the jelly maintained the shape of the can always seemed a little creepy to me. I didn’t even know that it was possible to make cranberry sauce from scratch until I [...]

If I had to pick a top 10 list of favorite foods, hummus would definitely make the cut. I think I could eat hummus every day without getting tired of it. It’s great on pita bread, turkey sandwiches, or even as a dip for fresh vegetables (and if you can convince your kiddos to eat [...]

I have a daughter that loves macaroni and cheese.  While it’s easy to use those great microwave packets or make it from a box, this is just as easy, we think, and the taste is so much better.  Makes a great lunch or even a dinner side.  My daughter always hopes there are leftovers for [...]

Looking for a new side to have with your favorite barbecue?  This is has a great flavor and the fruit ads a nice surprise to those enjoying it.  The day I made it I did not have walnuts… not sure how they got left off my list, but it was still very good.  My husband [...]

Planning a barbecue or have a pot luck coming up?  This recipe would be perfect to serve.  Generally, I double it and make in a 13×9 dish to be sure we have enough!  The flavor goes perfect with BBQ chicken and corn on the cob – two summer favorites at my house! One hint – [...]

I received this recipe from a friend years ago and ever since it has been a family favorite.  My children generally do not eat any of the veggies in salsa, but put them together like this and the bowl is empty rather quickly.  This is great as just a snack, but also good on eggs, [...]