A butternut squash soup on Top Chef had the judges wanting to lick their bowls, and it sent me on a quest to find a recipe that good, something that would make me sad the bowl was empty when I was finished. I’ve found that recipe, and I’ve found that secret ingredient that makes it all the better. I hope this bisque is as amazing for you as it was for me.
Wonderful Watermelon-Berry Wonder Smoothie
My eldest son, Scott, loves watermelon. He loves it so much that his second birthday cake was in the shape of a watermelon. We are really fans of the flavor, and this smoothie lets that wonderful watermelon flavor come through.
Amazing Au Gratin Potatoes
This is the perfect side dish for just about any meat main dish, from meatloaf to leg of lamb. I LOVE scalloped potatoes and au gratin potatoes. I didn’t used to make them because I worked and got home too late, so to me they became a “special” side, and in my mind they still are.
Savory Scalloped Potatoes
This is the perfect side dish for just about any meat main dish, from meatloaf to leg of lamb. I LOVE scalloped potatoes. I didn’t used to make them because I worked and would get home too late to have them cooked in time for dinner, so to me they became a “special” side, and in my mind they still are.
Resurrection Cookies
I make this recipe with my kids every Easter eve, and we enjoy the cookies the next morning with our eggs for breakfast. I LOVE how I get to read the Bible with them as we make these cookies. This is a beautiful hands-on tool to teach the resurrection of our Lord.
Family Favorite French Toast
French toast is one of my favorite breakfasts. I love having French bread in my weekly menu, because that allows me to put French toast somewhere in my breakfast menu. I also love that this is another recipe that my children can help me prepare.
Spinach Lasagna
This is one of my favorite lasagna recipes. It is extremely simple and so easy to make, and I love that you don’t have to cook the noodles beforehand. The lack of meat makes it a perfect recipe during Lent as well.
Perfectly Preserved Peach Pie Filling
I spent the day canning peaches and, with two gallons of chopped peaches left over, decided to make my sister some peach pie filling. Having a lot of the work already done might encourage a busy, working woman to treat herself to a couple of homemade pies over the winter.
Southern Fried Chicken
A favorite of my family’s. I love to pull out two cast iron skillets and fry two full birds. They inhale this dish, especially when served with buttermilk biscuits, mashed potatoes, and gravy.
Artichoke, Kale & Lentil Stew
This is such a rich, flavorful stew. It’s completely vegetarian, so you can eat it if you’re fasting from meat.