Tag: 5 and under ingredients

Brown Sugar Acorn Squash

Brown Sugar Acorn Squash

Brown Sugar Acorn Squash is, quite possibly,  the quintessential autumn dish. This was how my Mother always made hers, and despite burning a lip or two, I always ate every little bit. We were at a fancy restaurant for dinner one night, and acorn squash 

Twice Baked Savory Sweet Potato Casserole

Twice Baked Savory Sweet Potato Casserole

Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes are so easy they practically don’t need a recipe. They bake, then they get whipped, then they get baked some more. Instead of putting them back in their skins, we put them in a casserole that can be held easily before 

Smothered Cauliflower: crazy, but it tastes like cauliflower

Smothered Cauliflower: crazy, but it tastes like cauliflower

It’s a real shocker: we are admitting that this Smothered Cauliflower tastes like cauliflower. How come all the uses of cauliflower say it doesn’t taste like exactly what it is? I LOVE mashed cauliflower, but it tastes like, well, cauliflower. Ditto for cauli-rice. Cauli-pizza dough? 

Easy Pretzel Bites: How to Win Football Sunday

Easy Pretzel Bites: How to Win Football Sunday

Lord, these soft pretzel bites are simple: perfect for a Sunday spent watching a football game having a beer (root or regular). They are made using a tube of biscuit dough and are delicious with almost any side.     What gives pretzels their distinct 

Weekly Menu 09.09.18

Weekly Menu 09.09.18

Our Weekly Menu 09.09.18 includes easy, family friendly meals for a busy week. We are having a typical family Sunday Dinner – easy appetizer and dessert included. Chicken Crepes are a real throwback – when I was starting out my storied cooking career, I created 

Tempting CrockPot Fire Chicken has a little surprise

Tempting CrockPot Fire Chicken has a little surprise

Tempting CrockPot Fire Chicken has a little surprise: its mellow heat. Not over the top spicy, this easy recipe lends itself well to sandwiches, tacos and salads. It’s low carb and low fat. It is wonderful served with mayo, ranch dressing and served with additional