For creamy, cheesy comfort food, it’s hard to beat Potatoes Gratin. Shorten your prep time by using a food processor for the onions and potatoes. Sure it’s a great side dish, but also a good addition for a special breakfast. PrintPotatoes Gratin Ingredients4 russet potatoes, thinly sliced 1 onion, thinly sliced Salt and pepper to…
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Sweet and White Mashed Potatoes
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…
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…




