For all the leftovers (particularly meat) that you have this holiday season, make a plan for them. It’s a great timesaver for meals the rest of the week. Don has decided he needs to rotisserie a pork butt once a month! It’s too much food for us to eat all at once, so here’s a…
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My holiday spirit is limited this year. My story is that if I go all out every year, I’m bound to get tired of it! I have decorated with a few new items this year, because who has the energy to go through what we already have. Here is Christmas from the kitchen window. I’m calling…
Chili with Pork Ribs
Gaye made a chili recipe, recently, that was a version of her grandfather’s recipe. He was a firefighter and cook at the Waco Fire Department. Since we don’t care about the regular Thanksgiving meal fare, it was perfect for us, on the holiday. I gave it my spin, but couldn’t decide whether to serve it…
Pumpkin Date Torte
This recipe was in an old Better Homes and Gardens cookbook that I picked up recently at a book fair. It’s a very luscious dessert, great for Thanksgiving, and just the right size for us. I made a cinnamon sauce to go with it, but whipped cream would be good. PrintPumpkin Date Torte Total Time:…
Lamb Stew
It’s rainy and cool, and now we’re hungry for some hearty comfort food. This is a deliciously perfect dish for fall. If you don’t like lamb, use beef or pork. PrintLamb Stew Ingredients2-3 TBSP extra virgin olive oil 2 lamb shanks Salt and pepper All purpose flour 1 small onion, chopped 4 large garlic cloves,…