A few weeks back I was prepping for an upcoming class and had to go to three different stores to find a can of pumpkin puree. The only kind I could find was an organic one that cost $4 for 15 ounces. I did a little research and found there was a pumpkin shortage back in 2009 due … [Read more...]
Whoopie Pie Recipe
This recipe came to me from a friend of mine. She made them for my birthday this year and I really loved them, because of their dense texture and rich sweet filling. I asked her to share her whoopie pie recipe with me after I had a few failed attempts at making my own. The … [Read more...]
Creamy Spinach and Broccoli Dip
I made this dip for my in-laws Christmas Eve party and it was a big hit. It isn't a healthy food by any means, unless you want to pretend that the spinach and broccoli cancel out the cheeses and mayonnaise, but it is delicious. It is perfectly acceptable to have this rich treat … [Read more...]
Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza
There is a local pizzeria that makes a great pizza topped with grilled chicken, bacon, and tomatoes, but when we moved to a new town it became too out of the way to order. So, I had to start making my own version to satisfy my husband and me. I use my standard pizza dough recipe … [Read more...]
Hummus
Hummus is so easy to prepare and I almost always have the ingredients to make it on hand. It is also really versatile because it isn't an overpowering base flavor so you can really play around with it and make it in all sorts of flavors. Roasted garlic and roasted red pepper … [Read more...]