Soup Swap

I forgot to take pictures and I’m disappointed.  People brought yummy soups that I am so excited to pull out of the freezer, and we had a lot of fun visiting. I’m going to tell you what we did and what I’d do differently, if you want to plan your own swap. (and [...]

Tomato-Basil Soup

My friend, Heidi, brought this soup to our soup swap this week and we LOVED it.  Nathan is a huge fan of tomato soup, but I can’t stand the stuff in the can.  This has a hint of orange that makes it more full flavored.  From the cookbook Fix, Freeze, Feast.  As written, this recipe [...]

My Recipe for Menu Planning

(reprinted from my main blog)

With my looney idea to go one whole month without eating out of any kind, I’ve needed to reaquaint myself with, oh, the kitchen.  Menu planning helps.  Last week I hadn’t planned, and one day I came oh too close to saying “forget it! we’re going out! it was a dumb [...]

Pumpkin Pie Cake

We had this last night and most of us really liked it.  It’s very much like a pumpkin pie with a cake-like crust, which I like since I’m not a big fan of pie crusts.  I halved this recipe and baked it in an 8″ square pan.  When I halved it, I still used the [...]

Bacon, Onion and Mushroom Pizza

We really liked this.  I used a good white cheddar from Costco, and it made the pizza great.  I wouldn’t substitute with regular cheddar on this pizza.
one recipe pizza dough (OR 1 can refrigerated French bread dough, 11 oz)
2 t olive oil
2 cups vertically sliced onions (about 2 small)
1 (8 oz) pkg cremini mushrooms
1 1/2 [...]

Baked Eggs with Three Cheeses

When my parents stayed at a bed and breakfast in New Jersey, they loved this dish they were served for breakfast.  So they bought the cookbook and shared the recipe with all of us.  Delicious.  Halves easily; if you do make just half, use 4 eggs.

7 eggs
1 cup of milk
2 teaspoons sugar
1 pound of shredded [...]

Chicken (or Turkey) Divan

How’s this for an old school casserole? I roasted a turkey this week and needed a casserole to dump some leftovers in. It’s quick and easy, and I was surprised it tasted so good!
2 – 10 oz packages frozen chopped broccoli
3-4 cups chopped, cooked chicken breast or turkey
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 can cream [...]