It's hard to believe that Americans obsession with pumpkin spice is realitvely new. 20 years ago, pumpkin spice lattes and pumpkin-flavored candy weren't as big of sellers as they are now. The pumpkin-spice-everything craze did not really start until Starbucks started promoting it excessively a few years ago. What is the reason behind our obsession… Continue reading Pumpkin Scones with Vanilla Icing
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Zucchini Crescent Pie
This recipe comes from a decades-old church cookbook aptly titled 'Look n Cook'. A ladies group at a Methodist church compiled the recipes in the 1960's, but I didn't find the book until this summer. There are no pictures, no special introductions and no information about the history of the church. It simply contains basic… Continue reading Zucchini Crescent Pie
Green Chile Sausage Quiche
This isn't your normal, frou-frou quiche. The French would be aghast at the sight of this. Brunch fanatics would probably talk about this quiche behind its back. This is a tried-and-true Southwestern/Texan quiche. With the use of green chiles and sausage, you get a spicy punch every time you take a bite. Quiche is usually… Continue reading Green Chile Sausage Quiche
Spinach and Bacon Quiche
Why do frozen pie crusts come two to a pack? I'm not talking about the rolled up crusts, because that makes sense. You never know when you're going to need a top crust (I'm looking at you, cherry pie). I'm talking about the frozen, already-in-an-aluminum-pie-plate crusts. Why are there two? Most of the time I… Continue reading Spinach and Bacon Quiche
Cheesy Hashbrown Breakfast Casserole
There's nothing like a good ol' breakfast casserole to kickstart your day. Breakfast casseroles are usually relegated to the holidays, but I'm not one to stick with tradition. I love to make them on Sundays and then eat the leftovers throughout the rest of the week. You end up getting plenty of hearty breakfast to… Continue reading Cheesy Hashbrown Breakfast Casserole
Cranberry Macadamia Nut Muffins
My holiday baking extravaganza has kicked into high gear. I haven't made any cookies yet, but I've made plenty of candies, muffins, and other dessert options. I have two more weekends to bake all the best stuff, and I plan on making the most of it. I made this cranberry muffin recipe on a whim… Continue reading Cranberry Macadamia Nut Muffins
Pumpkin French Toast Bake
Pumpkin spice everything is all the rage right now. I know it usually gets a big boost in the fall, but this year it seems like it's absolutely everywhere. I'm not complaining. I love pumpkin. I mix it in with my oatmeal, coffee, and pies. It's delicious. Pumpkin doesn't have much flavor in and of… Continue reading Pumpkin French Toast Bake
Artichoke & Chicken Sausage Quiche
...well, it's sort of a quiche. There's no crust. Does that mean it's not a quiche? What precisely defines a quiche? I'd like to think that definition includes a creamy egg bake inside of a pie pan. If that's the case this most definitely is a quiche. One of my favorite thinks to cook is… Continue reading Artichoke & Chicken Sausage Quiche
Ham and Cheese Rollups
Breakfast hasn't really been on my radar lately. I've been just drinking bulletproof coffee and fasting until well after my lunch. When I do get down with the first meal of the day, I experiment. Egg cups, omelettes, and other weird low-carb breakfasts. I'm too scared to eat things like breakfast sandwiches made out of… Continue reading Ham and Cheese Rollups
Summer Squash Frittata
We're now less than a month away from our nearly two week long vacation. I. Cannot. Wait. I am seriously in need of a good decompress time. Work has been hectic and my allergies have been wreaking havoc on my body. Rob and I will drive the 20+ hours to my parents in Montana, attend… Continue reading Summer Squash Frittata
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