Fall Pumpkin Dip

Every year I tell myself that I am going to make a pumpkin dip for one of our many fall gatherings…. and it never happens.  I either forget or just don’t get to it. This year I was determined to finally whip up a batch.  It turned out to not only be one of the … Read more

Mulled Cider Recipe – Great for Slow Cookers!

I love cider. Let me say that again:  I LOVE CIDER! Cider, oh, cider.  Apple-y goodness that I just cannot seem to get enough of.  When I was pregnant with Landon, much like with Lily, I craved all things apple.  Apple pie, apple cake, apple ice cream, apple donuts, apple slices and yes, APPLE CIDER. … Read more

Roasted Tomato Soup with Fresh Basil

Towards the end of the summer I found myself with an overwhelming abundance of plum tomatoes and fresh basil (no complaining here!).  I thought about making some tomato sauce but when a friend suggested making soup, I was intrigued.  Then I came across a recipe for Roasted Tomato Soup in my latest Taste of Home … Read more

French Dressing Chicken

Sometimes there are nights when you just need a dinner that practically makes itself. THIS is one of them. My mom used to make this recipe and it is perfect for a busy school night when ordering pizza delivery seems like the only way to get dinner on the table at a decent hour. We … Read more

Parmesan Crusted Chicken (Homemade Shake ‘n Bake)

Isn’t it funny how sometimes some of your favorite recipes come out of those what-the-heck-am-I-going-to-make-for-dinner moments? Last week I knew that I was going to make chicken for dinner.  However I had no idea what to put on it or what kind of flavor I was in the mood for.  I started out with salt … Read more