Delicious Recipes
This is where you'll find all of my favorite recipes to make for your family and friends.
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Savory Butternut, Caramelized Onion & Thyme Galette
I learned how to make a galette five years ago and since then they have been a staple in our weeknight dinner routine. It’s fun to switch up the ingredients based on seasonal vegetables and they can be savory or sweet. This recipe is one of our favorites and it is perfect to serve up with a salad and roasted new potatoes. This recipe makes two galettes and serves 8. Ingredients: 2 pre-made pie crusts 4 teaspoons Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons butter 1 large onion, thinly sliced 1 butternut squash, peeled, cored, and cubed 8 oz. sharp white cheddar cheese, shredded Fresh thyme Grated parmesan 2 tablespoons milk Step One:…
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Brown Sugar, Cinnamon & Nutmeg Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
Disclaimer: This is a recipe by Magnolia Journal which I have modified and tweaked to perfection. This is a great fall snack on it’s own or to use as a salad topping. Makes 1 1/2 cups. Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups roasted and lightly salted pumpkin seeds (Trader Joe’s is a great place to get these!) 1/4 cup butter 1/4 cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg Step One: Preheat the oven to 300 degrees. Step Two: Melt 1/4 cup butter in a glass bowl for ~ 30 seconds. Step Three: Add the brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg into the melted butter and stir to combine. Step Four: Add…
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Quick & Easy Chicken Pot Pie
Chicken pot pie is quite simply one of my favorite comfort food meals and was something I enjoyed as a child when my Mom made it. This is a great recipe for a weeknight – super quick and simple. Ingredients: 1 package of ready to roll piecrust (2 crusts total) 2 cups of chicken broth 1/3 cup flour 1 1/2 cups 2% milk 3-4 cups of shredded cooked chicken 1 package (12 oz.) of frozen mixed vegetables 1 tablespoon minced onion 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning 1 teaspoon McCormick garlic/onion/black pepper/sea salt seasoning 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder Cracked black pepper 1 beaten egg Step One: Preheat your oven to 450 degrees.…
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Amazingly Simple Apple Butter
My husband absolutely loves apple butter so for the past two years I have been perfecting this recipe. This year I made my apple butter in a crockpot which made this process so much easier – no more simmering on the stove for 6+ hours! This recipe yields ~4 cups of apple butter and can be canned and put in the fridge for ~1 month. Ingredients: 8 cups of peeled, cored, and sliced apples 1/2 cup of brown sugar 1/2 cup of sugar 1/8 teaspoon of salt 1/2 teaspoon of cloves 1/2 teaspoon of nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon 1 teaspoon vanilla Step One: Prepare your apples – first peel,…
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Perfect Fall Pumpkin Nutmeg Bread
The cooler Fall weather is starting to arrive and I look forward to special seasonal treats like pumpkin nutmeg bread and homemade Chex mix. This bread is best enjoyed with a hot cup of tea or coffee on a nice cool day. Makes 10-12 slices. Note: The photo here is a mini loaf without pumpkin seeds – these minis are great as gifts for neighbors, friends, or as hostess gifts. Ingredients: 4 eggs 1 cup sugar 1/4 cup brown sugar 3/4 cup canned pumpkin 3/4 cup vegetable oil 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 1/2 cup flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg…
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Delicious Cherry & Date Chocolate Chip Homemade Granola Bars
If you are looking for a clean and healthy snack this recipe will quickly become a go to for you! This can easily be modified to be gluten free – just use gluten free oats or if you’d like it to be vegan eliminate the honey and use maple syrup instead. These bars can also be dairy free if you use dairy free chocolate chips which can be found at Trader Joe’s and many grocery stores. We keep a stash of these granola bars in the fridge and grab one each time we need a quick and easy snack that will satisfy our hunger. Makes 14 bars. Supplies: Measuring cups…
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Super Simple Chicken Enchiladas Verde
Mexican food is our absolute favorite and I like to have recipes for the weekend that feel like fun easy dishes. It curbs the temptation to go out to eat and I like to make this when we have friends over. I can do all the prep before they arrive and just pull it out of the oven when we are ready to sit down at the table. Serves 8. Recipe Update: I would highly recommend doubling the sauce in this recipe. If you do, in Step Four add some verde sauce inside each tortilla with the chicken and cheese. This will make the enchiladas more flavorful and moist. Ingredients:…
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Vegan Quinoa Salad with Lemon Dressing
This recipe is one of my absolute favorite summer meals – it is light, fresh, and super easy to make. Many of our friends have eating restrictions (no dairy, no eggs, gluten free, etc.) so I like to try new recipes that they can enjoy when they visit our home. Serves 6. Ingredients: Step One: In a medium saucepan bring the water and the quinoa to a boil, reduce the heat, cover and then let simmer for ~10 minutes until all of the water is absorbed. Step Two: To make the dressing use a microplane to create 2 teaspoons of lemon zest from your large lemon and then squeeze 1/4…
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Chicken & Vegetable Stir-fry
This recipe is so delicious and we make it often – it’s a nice one dish meal and great for serving a big group. It’s also a great way to use up sugar snap peas and green onions from the garden. Serves 6. Ingredients: 6 tablespoons of brown sugar 3 tablespoons of soy sauce 2 tablespoons of teriyaki sauce 2 tablespoons of rice vinegar 2 tablespoons of sriracha sauce (use just 1 tbsp if you don’t want it too spicy) 1 1/2 teaspoons of cornstarch 2 tablespoons of cooking oil of your choice (canola, vegetable, coconut) 1 pound of skinless, boneless chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces 8 ounces sugar…
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Mom’s Cinnamon Rolls
My Mom and her college roommate at Iowa State University would make these cinnamon rolls in their dorm room. She made these cinnamon rolls on Saturday or Sunday morning when I was a child and now we do the same in our home. It’s a simple recipe that’s easy to make with very few ingredients and I know you’ll enjoy them as much as we do! Serves 4. Supplies: Pie pan, one plate, two bowls, measuring cups and spoons. Ingredients: Two cans of pre-made biscuits – 16 biscuits in total 1/3 cup cinnamon sugar 3 tablespoons melted butter 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 teaspoons half and half…
