Favorite Party Mix

Temperatures finally dipped into the low 40’s this week, complete with strong winds to bring in the cold front. So to celebrate? (Get ready….)...

Smoked Gouda Grilled Cheese with Apples and Bacon

For some random reason, I realized a few weeks back that I’ve literally never made a grilled cheese sandwich before. It’s true! I grew...

Stuffed Pizza Bites

Back home! I’ve had an exhilarating last two days traveling with one of the ensembles I lead at work to St. Louis to sing...

Pumpkin Cream Cheese Spread/Dip

Ok, so I’m officially out of pumpkin. :(  Drove to yet one more grocery store to continue my scavenger hunt today, but no luck....

Pumpkin & Black Bean Soup

So…right in the middle of “Ode To Pumpkin Week”, I found out today that the U.S. is in the middle of a massive pumpkin...

Roasted Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas)

For the third post in “Ode To Pumpkin Week”, we’re paying tribute to the treasure found inside of the pumpkin — pepitas! Yes, these...

Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal

Pumpkin pie for breakfast?? Absolutely. :) For the second post in my “Ode To Pumpkin Week”, wanted to pay tribute to the most important...

Raspberry and White Chocolate Muffins

I’m quite proud of myself. :)  Usually whenever I bring home a batch of fresh raspberries or blackberries, they seem to “disappear” before making...

Pasta with Artichokes, Tomatoes and Feta

My cherry tomato plants are the rockstars of my garden this year. It’s true. They were my first plants to produce a harvest, and...

Jam Pockets

With the return of cooler weather in the Midwest, I’ve been happy to return to my cozy ritual of brewing up a steaming cup...

Chilled Cantaloupe Soup with Lemon and Ginger

Finally!! My first soup post on the blog! It’s incredibly ironic that I hadn’t yet posted a recipe for this category, because (and any...

Pluot (Plumcot) and Blueberry Crisp

There’s a new arrival in the produce department at my neighborhood grocery store this year. Welcome….pluots!!! Also called “plumcots”, these cute little guys are...