Sometimes when I have a group of ladies at the lodge, I use sweet potatoes as a side more than usual. For one group, I decided to make a dish that we have at home, Sweet and White Mashed Potatoes. In addition to a side with dinner, they ate it for afternoon snack and with…
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Pumpkin Gratin
Maybe it’s because the summer was so wretched, but I’m really in a fall and holiday kind of mood. I even have a small solar turkey and solar pilgrim on the back porch table, happily swaying away. However, the fact that I have a small tinsel Christmas tree up already, defies logic. So my cooking…
Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs Cheese
If you’re looking for some simple new appetizers, or simple ways to liven up your meals, buy some Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs Cheese. It’s definitely my new favorite ingredient, and it’s a staple at the lodge this year. So, our holidays are also bound to be a lot more cheesy this year! Here’s…
Chicken Stuffed Summer Squash
Luckily, we have good friends who have a great squash crop this year, and generously share it. A few of the calabacita squash are large, so I made some incredible Chicken Stuffed Summer Squash, with the last ones. Now, calabacita is a particular favorite summer squash for us, but yellow squash or zucchini both are…
Italian Cream Cake LaFuria Style
When most people hear Italian Cream Cake, they think of the pecan, coconut layer cake with cream cheese frosting. And while I’m familiar with this delicious version, it pales in comparison to Italian Cream Cake LaFuria Style. When my aunts (on my mom’s side) first introduced me to this amazing dessert, I made a futile…