Sliced carrots and parsnips roasted until golden with butter and fresh oregano are deliciously sweet and flavorful; perfect for the holiday table. I'll admit it, until a few years ago I never even tried a parsnip; which looks like a cream colored carrot. I love the contrasting colors of orange and cream this Butter Roasted Carrots & Parsnips with Oregano recipe. By roasting the vegetables in butter, it gave these Roasted Carrots and Parsnips a sweet, nutty flavor. What is a ... Read More about Butter Roasted Carrots and Parsnips
Apple Cider Brined Roasted Chicken
Apple Cider Brined Roasted Chicken with Pan Gravy made with a mixture of apple cider, water, brown sugar, Kosher salt and fresh sage. Doesn't this Apple Cider Brined Roasted Chicken look fabulous! Last Thanksgiving I made a Lemon & Rosemary Brined Turkey and it was incredibly delicious and moist. However, being that I was hosting a party of 14, it was impossible for me to take pictures of said bird. Don't get me wrong, my family loves me and this blog and all, but ... Read More about Apple Cider Brined Roasted Chicken
Pumpkin & Brie Mini Quiche
These Pumpkin & Brie Mini Quiche are delicious and so easy to make. Use a mini muffin tin to create individual appetizers for your holiday gathering. It's only 29 days until my favorite holiday...Thanksgiving! I know. It's not even Halloween yet, but if you haven't figured it out by now, I'm a huge planner. I love Thanksgiving. The smell of turkey roasting in the oven. The parade Thanksgiving morning. The pumpkin...usually my only excuse to eat pumpkin pie during the year ... Read More about Pumpkin & Brie Mini Quiche
Spicy Deviled Eggs
These spicy Deviled Eggs made with wasabi paste and horseradish are sure please those that love a little heat in their food. Perfect for picnics or game day snacking! Deviled Eggs have been a staple at many picnics and family gatherings over the years. I usually make them like this; however, I was looking to kick it up a notch by adding a little heat. When people think of spicy food, I tend to think of Mexican spice flavors like hot peppers and cajun seasoning. For some reason, my ... Read More about Spicy Deviled Eggs
Rosemary & Goat Cheese Mac n' Cheese
Mac n' cheese made with a creamy goat cheese and fresh rosemary cheese sauce; topped with buttery Italian bread crumbs. Sometimes all it takes is just a small taste of something and my mind starts wandering with all of the different combinations of food I could possibly make. Such is the case with this Rosemary & Goat Cheese Mac n' Cheese. I attended a small gathering recently to celebrate a close family friends' 75th birthday. At the party they had figs topped with goat ... Read More about Rosemary & Goat Cheese Mac n' Cheese
Fighting High Cholesterol Through Your Diet
Did you know that 14% of American adults have high cholesterol? Here's how to Fight High Cholesterol Through Your Diet. Did you know that 14% of American adults have high cholesterol? If you've been reading some of my posts, you know that I was recently diagnosed with high cholesterol (290) and high triglycerides (192). High cholesterol does run in my family on my mother's side and though some members of my family were given medication to help reduce it, it doesn't seem to make much of ... Read More about Fighting High Cholesterol Through Your Diet