How was your Thanksgiving? I got away with going to two dinners, so things went pretty swell over here. Soup season is upon us and there is one skill that you really should have in your arsenal. Making homemade egg noodles. There is nothing more ...
Archives for November 2013
Winter Pomegranate Swiss Salad
When I think about it, I really am not the type to pick up recipes from other people. Mostly, I think, because I love creating my own thing and I am not a big recipe follower. I mean, when I started this blog 4 years ago I really had to force myself ...
The BEST Homemade Poppy Seed Dressing
I am a firm believer in making your own dressings. It's cheaper, better for you, and I think it tastes WORLDS better than the bottled stuff. Of all the dressings I make, this poppy seed is my absolute favorite. I use it all the time and it goes ...
Banana Coconut Cream Pie
I stumbled upon this flavor combo sort of by accident. NOT that it's a new concept by any means, but I had fully intended to make just a banana cream pie. The odd thing is, I HATE bananas. I haven't eaten a plain banana since I was about 12. Texture ...
How to make a Simple Ripple Edged Pie Crust
With Thanksgiving approaching and many of us preparing to get into "pie baking mode" I wanted to give you a little picture tutorial on how to make a simple pie crust that looks pretty without being too much hassle. You really don't have to go to a ...
Salmon Corn Chowder with Lemon & Thyme
I love chowders. Clam chowder is my go-to winter comfort food. Fish chowders are not something I've had a lot of. Not because I don't like them, but I live far, far away from the ocean and you just don't find fish chowders as an option in most Utah ...