Let's take a break from the holiday baking, shall we? In the midst of my cookie fervor, I've been making simple dinners that will last. I'm talking casseroles, stews, and big batches of meat to make for sandwiches. This casserole is the quintessential "make in a pinch" dinner. It's a retro classic that has stood… Continue reading Classic King Ranch Casserole
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Frosted Gingerbread Bars
I just had a bit of unintentional stress this morning. My parents are coming down here for Christmas this year, and my mom and I are going to make a full turkey Christmas dinner. Since my apartment's kitchen isn't the hugest, we decided to order pies from our favorite pie place (Pie Junkie) that way… Continue reading Frosted Gingerbread Bars
Pimiento Cheese Breakfast Casserole
Are you sick of casseroles yet? Have no fear. This might be the last one you see on here for a while. I'm still trying to get rid of all that ham I made a few weeks ago, and with Thanksgiving this week, I've been making casseroles like a fiend to throw something easy together… Continue reading Pimiento Cheese Breakfast Casserole
Ham & Bow Tie Bake
I'm still up to my eyeballs in ham. I made that crockpot beer ham a few weeks ago and have turned it into three different dishes---but I still have ham leftover. And that was a small, 3 pound ham, too! If you made a ham for Thanksgiving, you're probably swimming in ham slices as well.… Continue reading Ham & Bow Tie Bake
7 Delicious Ways to Use Up Those Thanksgiving Leftovers
If you're anything like me, on Friday you'll be up to your ears in Thanksgiving leftovers on Friday. I'm talking mounds of turkey stuffed into tupperware dishes. Cold mashed potatoes that will never taste as good as they did on Thanksgiving. Half eaten pies taking up valuable real estate in your fridge. Thanksgiving is a… Continue reading 7 Delicious Ways to Use Up Those Thanksgiving Leftovers
Cinnamon Apple Crisp
When I first started collecting recipes I used an old photo album I got when I was junior high to hold the recipe cards. The first few recipes I transcribed were family favorites. After that, I moved on to the cookbooks in my mom's pantry. After I was done with that, I collected recipes from… Continue reading Cinnamon Apple Crisp
Roasted Sweet Potato Salad
There's just something about sweet potatoes. I'm guessing it's the carby one-two punch. First, you get a potato. Second, you inject it with sugar. How could anything go wrong?! I've been going to town on some sweet potatoes lately. Tomorrow is our work Thanksgiving potluck, and guess what I'm bringing? Yep: sweet potatoes. My favorite… Continue reading Roasted Sweet Potato Salad
