From our home in central Texas, the couple hour drive to Cisco, Texas is a great day trip. In that small town, along interstate 20, is the Conrad Hilton Museum in the site of the first Hilton Hotel in the US. And just to make you smile, along all the sidewalks you’re greeted by colorfully…
Corn Dog Muffins
Since it’s really cold weather and icy, I’m in the kitchen trying some new recipes. Every once in a while, I’m interested in state fair food. Corn dog muffins are a simple remake on corn dogs. They are delicious on their own, for brunch. Or, serve them with a bowls of beans! PrintCorn Dog Muffins…
Butternut Squash Sprouts
I wish I had thought if this before. We always save some squash seeds every year to plant. Then we compost the rest, and some squash comes up in the compost. This year I decided to try Butternut Squash Sprouts. They are so easy to start and delicious cooked or raw. Actually, you could sprout…
Roasted Tomato Pasta Sauce
I’ve had this recipe on the blog for quite a while, but I can never seem to find it! So, here it is again. If you’ve ended up with lots of end-of-season tomatoes, Roasted Tomato Pasta Sauce is a scrumptious and easy recipe. In addition, it freezes well. For larger tomatoes, just cut them into…
Cheddar Ranch Squash Casserole
We grow butternut squash every year, and the harvest is over. As usual, I look for new and interesting ways to cook it. If you’ve never tried butternut squash, this is the recipe to start with! Cheddar Ranch Squash Casserole is absolutely scrumptious, and perfect for special occasions. If you need some help picking out…




