I hope you saved your seeds from when you carved your pumpkin! They are delicious roasted and topped with various things. Last year, I read a bunch of methods of and recipes for roasting seeds… and combined a few of them to do mine. It turned out very well. Of course, I’m sure there are… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Recipes
Fantastic Fajitas
After everyone’s suggestions on what to do with bottom round steaks, we decided to make fajitas. It was a much better use of the meat than the ERROR steak. I cut the steaks into strips, then browned them in a pan with a bit of olive oil. After that, I added some broth, soy sauce,… Continue Reading
Asian Chicken Salad
This salad was so simple to make, and the ginger-soy dressing topped it off with great flavor. While the chicken was browning in a pan, I got the rest of the salad things ready. Mandarin orange slices, chow mien noodles, and the (homemade) ginger-soy dressing. The dressing was simple, and I didn’t really measure much.… Continue Reading
Creamy Paprikash-ish Chicken (and Rice)
A couple of years ago, my sister Jessica sent me this recipe. I just recently tried it out and it was fantabulous. It was full of flavor, and creamy and warm… perfect for pretending it’s already Autumn in Florida. So here’s the “recipe” (no measurements) for yummy paprikash-ish chicken and rice. First, sautee a chopped… Continue Reading
Tomato Pie in Flaky Pastry Crust
This is a recipe that I snatched from my stepmother’s pile of recipe cards. It’s sort of like a quiche, but eggless and more tomato-y. Obviously. You can use a pre-made store-bought pie crust and it’s delicious that way. I made my own pastry crust (my mother-in-law’s recipe), and it was fantastic. The result of… Continue Reading
Country Fried Steak With Gravy for the Gravy-Phobic
Why do some people call it “Chicken Fried Steak”? I don’t understand that, unless it’s because it’s fried like you would fry chicken. But why don’t they call them “chicken fried onion rings” or “chicken fried green tomatoes”? I have even heard of “Chicken fried chicken,” which to me just sounds redundant. In any case,… Continue Reading
How to keep your man happy, or Delicious Nectarine Crepes
The other day, I read a post on an internet forum that asked the question, “The more _____ a man has, the less likely he is to stray.” Well, I asked the husband, and he immediately, with no hesitation, answered, “food.” Other husbands on the forum answered “home cooked meals” and “good food” along with… Continue Reading
Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins
Ah, Autumn… my favorite season of all. My favorite colors are usually categorized as autumnal, and I love the flavors of spice cake, pumpkin, and gingerbread. Delicious! A few weeks ago, I made these pumpkin cream cheese muffins to take to a party. I love the marbled effect of the cream cheese, and they were… Continue Reading
YaYaNaNa’s Easy-to-Bake Challah
This is a guest article by my mother, YaYaNaNa. Woo Hoo….After years of domestic slackness, I have begun working from home. Just not having to spend 2 hours a day in the car has been enough to inspire a domestic revival. That and the feeling of inadequency I have in the face of my domestic… Continue Reading
Garlic Balsamic Pork
Adapted from Better Homes and Gardens: Biggest Book of 30 Minute Meals You will need: 6 pieces of pork. We didn’t have chops… our pieces were smaller. I forget the cut’s name. Rosemary Salt Olive Oil Garlic Balsamic vinegar Mustard Honey Trim the fat from the meat. Sprinkle both sides with rosemary and salt, pressing… Continue Reading
Green Bean Casserole
I posted about my ERROR steak before, and mub asked me for the recipe for my (success) Green Bean Casserole. So here it is! You Will Need: 2 Tablespoons butter 2 Tablespoons flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon sugar 1/4 cup onion, diced (but we were out of onions, so I used a bunch of… Continue Reading
Crab Salad and Cornbread
Last week, we had this delicious summery meal. We decided that the crab salad is so beautiful and quick that it would be perfect for a party someday. We could serve it up with some of those tiny toasts, or crackers. Or get big lettuce leaves and wrap some of the salad in each leaf,… Continue Reading
Hi! I'm Emily. I'm a Navy wife and stay at home mom of two beautiful children. I cook simple, delicious, grain-free recipes, do crafts, decorate my home on a budget, and keep a happy household. I tandem breastfeed, babywear, cloth diaper, practice elimination communication, homebirth, and co-sleep, but I'm not a hippie.
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