Apple Upside Down Cake
When the weather cools it never fails. I get severe cravings for baked goods. Maybe baked goods just help me through the process of mourning the loss of summer. Since apples are in season, I thought...
View ArticlePenne Pasta with Eggplant
One of my good friends is a huge fan of eggplant, which leaves me completely baffled. I’ve had Eggplant Parmesan a couple times and am just not a fan. I got to thinking maybe it isn’t the eggplant...
View ArticleRoast Vegetable Medley Soup
Now that the New Year has begun and Christmas is behind us, I vow to spend more time in the kitchen, cooking food from scratch. I’m also committed to trying new foods and recipes. During the winter...
View ArticleItalian Vegetable Soup
I love flavorful soups that aren’t too filling and I recently found the perfect soup for my taste buds. Italian Vegetable Soup! It’s light and easy to make. You can serve this as a precursor to a...
View ArticleRoasted Carrot and Fennel Soup
To make guests feel special at your Thanksgiving meal, offer a beautiful bowl of Roasted Carrot and Fennel Soup. The complex flavor and rich color make this soup an impressive start to any meal. Sweet...
View ArticleHow to Freeze Sweet Corn
Driving down the country roads in Illinois, you’ll see plenty of roadside farm stands selling sweet corn. In the summer you can smell the scent of corn fields from blocks away. If the wind is blowing...
View ArticleMushroom Asparagus Fontina Quiche Recipe
Sometimes being a vegetarian can be a challenge. The smell of a roast in the oven still makes my mouth water … but I don’t eat it. People ask me if I ever miss eating meat and while it doesn’t happen...
View ArticleSweet Potato Spoon Bread with Caramel Pecan Sauce
Late August and early September is harvest time here in Illinois. Farmer’s markets are overflowing with produce and it’s a great time to cook. Today I’m sharing a fall favorite – Sweet Potato Spoon...
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