I cannot even tell you how delicious this pie is. This is me trying, but til you try it for yourself you just won't fully appreciate the heavenly goodness that I am offering you now. I've had the recipe for years and only remember that my sister was the first one to tell me about it. I have no clue where we originally found it, but now it has become a family favorite. … [Read more...]
Instant Pot Cajun Jambalaya
I'm grateful as all get-out that my family likes all sorts of food. Our kids are incredible eaters and that's good for all of us since I don't much have tolerance for picky eaters. The other night I had a hankering for Jambalaya but didn't have a ton of time between my boys' karate classes to cook much. I got an Instant Pot for Christmas and oh my words, it has been a game … [Read more...]
Blueberry Baked Oatmeal Recipe
I admit that in South Carolina when the forecast is for snow, no matter how much they "guarantee" that we'll have it, I've lived here long enough to know it's just one of those things that "I'll believe it when I see it." Hence, I didn't get my kids new snow gear this winter. Because it just doesn't happen that often, and usually when we get some wintry precipitation, it's … [Read more...]
Winter Warmers: Recipes and Stories to Warm Your Heart and Home
I live in South Carolina, and despite what those from the North think, it does get cold here. Now I won't even try to rival those of you in places like Michigan or New York or North Dakota...you win...every single time, you win the Winter wars hands down. But, I will say down South here, we do have to purchase coats and we do in fact have to wear them. And before you start … [Read more...]
Old Timey Apple Cake
I was in Colorado this past week. It was a complete delight speaking at a retreat in the mountains and meeting with my publisher in Colorado Springs about my second book (which I will begin writing this winter.) I stayed in a tiny houseIt was glorious there. I got to wear some jackets and boots and jeans which means that all is well in my world. Fall is my favorite anyhow … [Read more...]
Learn to Make Real Spanish Sangrîa
Buenos dias amigos y amigas! You may not realize this about me since I write books in English and all, but once upon a time some years ago, I got my Bachelor of Art degree in Spanish. Sî... hablo Español. The fall of my junior year in college I was in Spain studying for a semester, and even after I graduated, I spent four months there with Campus Crusade for Christ. … [Read more...]
Best Ever Tomato Pie
When I was a little girl, I didn’t like raw tomatoes. I think probably because my first exposure to them was to unripened and tasteless ones from the grocery store. There are very few things I don’t like to eat, so I assume my experiences early on must have been bad ones. But then I grew up and graduated college (I managed to maintain my distaste consistently for most of my … [Read more...]
Blue Ridge Black Bean Salad
Summer is upon us. It's long daylight hours that bleed into later nights in our house. Summer also means that I might be scrambling last minute for dinner ideas on the way home from the pool or park or whatever random thing we might do to enjoy the free time. My mom makes this black bean salad all the time once it's warm out. We kinda kick-off the summer with my family for … [Read more...]
Gluten Free Coconut Cornbread Strawberry Shortcake
One of my favorite things about spring is strawberries. And since I was a college freshman, I have gone to pick them at a nearby farm at least once a year. It's among my happiest things to do, and sharing the tradition with my kids has been something we all look forward to doing annually. So this weekend, since it was Mother's Day and all, it's one of the things I wanted to … [Read more...]
Madras Grilled Venison with Dried Cherry-Butter Reduction
Oh my words, was this recipe amazing! We have some venison in the freezer that my husband shot awhile back and I'm still learning how to cook with it. Recently I was thumbing through a cookbook from an AMAZING restaurant we went to in Denver a few years ago called the Vesta Dipping Grill, and I came across this recipe that uses venison tenderloin. It wasn't a complicated … [Read more...]
Grandma’s Gluten-Free Brownies
I recently found out that I have an autoimmune disease that has been causing all sorts of skin issues, inflammation, hair falling out, muscle weakness and plenty of delightful things that aren't actually delightful. And after some tests and whatnot, some doctors told me that it might help reduce the inflammation and some of the symptoms to reduce or completely cut gluten from … [Read more...]
Holiday Favorites! Recipes to Savor Season after Season
Searching for some easy and fun recipes to brighten spirits this Holiday season?! Look no further! Presenting … Holiday Favorites: Recipes to Savor Season after Season Includes four 5×7 holiday printable recipe cards with an easy appetizer, crowd favorite cookies, and a New Year’s Stew that’s sure to kick off 2016 with a bang! I created a bonus full page Christmas Scripture … [Read more...]
Chicken Tagine with Lemon and Olives Recipe
I go thru phases where I'm dominating the cooking scene in my house and others where I'm driving thru somewehere to grab something. But I always think I'm feeling the best about myself and my life when I'm spending time in the kitchen. It's a place where I can create and think and do something good for my family. Last night I made this family favorite and it has inspired me … [Read more...]