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Butternut Squash Soup

If you have been to Panera Bread and enjoyed their squash soup, you will love this soup recipe. This is considered a copycat recipe and I think it is dead on. The apple cider, honey, curry, and cinnamon add perfect sweetness and spice. Though this is delicious with a side salad or a sandwich, I …

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Caramel Pumpkin Spice Lattes

Do you love the pumpkin spice lattes at Starbucks? Well, now you can save money and calories by making them yourself. These are so quick and easy to make you can enjoy them anytime of day. If you like salted caramel use that instead for extra deliciousness. If you don’t have pumpkin pie spice, remember …

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Hot Black Bean & Corn Dip

Need a new quick and easy appetizer for this coming holiday season? Look no further, this dip is full of flavor and one bite won’t be enough. Depending on your crowd you may just want to double the recipe! Rotel and cream cheese provide a creamy tomato sauce seasoned with chili powder, garlic powder and …

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Apple Cinnamon Swirl Bread

This quick, easy and super moist bread is bursting with holiday flavors of apple and cinnamon. Perfect idea for a hostess gift! Though it is delicious on its own, you can choose to drizzle the simple glaze over the bread. Either way……enjoy! Cinnamon Filling: 1/4 C. light brown sugar 2 Tbsp. butter, softened 2 tsp. …

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Pumpkin Pecan Crunch Muffins

It’s fall and time for pumpkin desserts! These muffins will wow you with flavor, and fill your house with the aroma of cinnamon, clove, and nutmeg. Quick and easy to prepare, the light and fluffy muffins have a crunchy nut topping sprinkled on top. A plate or box of these would make an amazing gift …

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Wild Rice Salad

Wild rice is another new ingredient for me to use. It takes much longer to cook than white or brown rice and has a nutty flavor with a chewy texture. It’s full of protein, fiber and other great nutrients our bodies need. This cold salad has crunch from the nuts and celery, sweetness from the …

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Greek Yogurt Caesar Dressing

Easy, delicious, and healthy. Greek yogurt replaces the egg yolk, but supplies richness and tang to the dressing. I had never purchased anchovies before and was hesitant to believe all the chefs that claim they add depth and complexity to a dish without a fishy taste. Once I realized they were an ingredient in Caesar …

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Balsamic Glazed Roast Beef

This slow cooker dish will become one of your favorite ways to serve roast beef. The beef is tender and juicy, and the sweet and tangy balsamic glaze takes it to another level. The slow cooker makes this a perfect meal for those hectic weekdays, and it’s impressive enough to wow company. Serve with a …

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Island Pork Tenderloin

You are going to love this pork tenderloin! The cinnamon along with the cumin and chili powder bring such amazing flavor to this pork. There is some spice from the hot sauce but not too much. This dish is quick and easy to prepare which makes it perfect for weeknights or company. Enjoy! Spice Rub: …

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Raspberry Limeade Granita

Granita is a semi-frozen dessert made from sugar, water, and various flavorings. Originally from Sicily, it is available all over Italy. I’ve never been to Italy and enjoyed granita, but I have heard you can not duplicate it, but this is quit delicious and refreshing anyway. If your granita freezes solid before you can stir …

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