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Sweet and Sour Red Cabbage
Can you say Rotkohl? Go ahead, just try, let it roll off your tongue. You'll want to once you've tried Sweet and Sour Red Cabbage, which is traditionally made with a trio of apple—cider, cider vinegar, and ample chunks of apple, contributes sweet-tart goodness to this Germanic dish. It's a simple, straightforward celebration of fall.…
German Potato Salad
Can you believe potatoes were once called, "fruits of the devil?" I must admit, I have cursed them now and then because they wreak havoc on my hips! Still, I can't help but indulge a little each autumn when German Potato Salad is served during Octoberfest. We celebrate a bountiful crop of new russet potatoes…
Pork Green Chili Verde
I love this time of year, chili cook-off contests, trunk-or-treat parties, and getting it all ready! Pork Green Chili Verde is a family tradition, I have to double and triple it for Fall get-togethers. It's just the right amount of spicy, steamy, goodness, topped with cooling sour cream and cheese, and sprinkled with chopped fresh…
More Than a Thrift Store
Here's a shout-out to all of Southwest Idaho... Trust me, don't miss the Grand Opening of the new Deseret Industries Store in Nampa, Idaho. You will swoon when you see this beautiful facility, and want to shop like crazy. It's filled with the most amazing merchandise. Find out why DI is so much "more than…
Candy Corn Popcorn Balls
Candy Corn Popcorn Balls take me way back! Is there anybody that doesn't remember sinking their teeth into one and getting a visit from the Tooth Fairy later that night? These are sweet, sticky and chewy, just the way I like them. Beware though if you have permanent teeth, it's much more of a trick…
Chicken Zucchini Stuffing Casserole
We are enjoying an incredible Fall and using the last of our garden squash. Chicken Zucchini Stuffing Casserole is a great way to use it, a snap to make, and just as easy to eat. (more…)
Mexican Rice with Cilantro Dressing
I just can't help myself from ordering the same thing almost every time. You got it, a chicken burrito, served enchilada style with verde sauce and cheese. Add some Cafe Rio Style Black Beans on the side and Mexican Rice with Cilantro Dressing, tan bueno! (more…)
Ooey-gooey Double Chocolate Cookies
Grab some napkins and a big glass of milk and get ready for the richest, most decadent, cookies I've ever had, Ooey-gooey Double Chocolate Cookies. Three types of chocolate are folded into this rich cookie dough, which is baked just long enough for each cookie to set up on the outside while remaining oh so…
Tomato Basil Soup with Avocado Cream
Snap your fingers if you opened a can of condensed tomato soup, added milk, and warmed it up with delight. When I was young, tomato soup, with a grilled cheese sandwich, made me a happy girl fast. Now I'm crazy for thick, chunky, creamy, tomato soup. Top it with Avocado Cream with fresh chopped green…
Creamy Curry Chicken Salad
Looking for a bright and delicious salad? Creamy Curry Chicken Salad is so flavorful, packed with fruits, vegetables, and topped with juicy, grilled chicken breast. Drizzle amazing creamy curry dressing over it and par-tay! (more…)
Beef Green Chile Cornbread Skillet
If you love cornbread and tamales, Beef Green Chile Cornbread Skillet is for you! It's super easy and has all the Mexicali goodness fresh tamale fans crave, (without cornhusks, ha ha), in one big skillet. Toss it in the oven and mash a couple avocados, chop a fresh tomato, and break out a little sour…
Tasty Oven Fries
Crispy and crunchy, that's what makes Tasty Oven Fries worth their salt. I hardly have a recipe for you, they're truly a no-brainer. There is however a little method that may help you get the kind of fries you'll crave often, without soaking in ice water and needing a french fry cutter. (more…)
Cafe Rio Style Black Beans
Few things are better than fabulous black beans, any style. I fix Cafe Rio Style Black Beans at least once a month, really more like twice or three times they are so good. They are seriously nutritious, high in protein, low-carb, low-fat, and terrific with all of our Cafe Rio favorites. I just want to…
Best Mint Brownies
What a week, filled with magical memories of BYU and their outrageously divine Best Mint Brownies. My husband is most appreciative of just about anything I fix for him, especially when I bake. This brownie is the most requested recipe by BYU alumni. Chewy, nutty, and minty, he remembers first having these and falling hard for…
Mediterranean Burgers with Tzatziki Sauce
Do you consider yourself a burger connoisseur? Mediterranean Burgers with Tzatziki Sauce are filled with olives, feta cheese, lemon juice, and fresh herbs that pack a flavorful punch. I've served 'em in pita pockets with creamy Tzalziki Sauce. To add Mediterranean flavor to your burgers, add lemon zest into ground lamb or beef, then spread a…
Mexican Pickled Carrots
What South of the Border specialty is sought after at your house? We love it all, salsa, guacamole, but my, "gotta' have 'em NOW," prized treat is Mexican Pickled Carrots! These quick-pickled carrots are served as a condiment, at taco stands all over Central Mexico and I even find them at local taco shops. The…
Peach Pie Bars
Summertime is the best and hardest time of the year for me. Why, because of all the scrumptious fresh fruits and veggies that are so difficult to resist! I'm in absolute love with ripe, juicy, peaches and watermelon, and the corn is getting high. It's time for a midsummer night's feast and Peach Pie Bars…
Best Homemade Ketchup
I shudder to think of how many gallons of ketchup my family's ingested through the years. Why, we could have bought a home on a lake instead. How I wished I'd made my real, rich, thick, flavorful, Best Homemade Ketchup in big batches years ago! Honestly, I'm teasing, the saving wouldn't have provided a romantic cabin…
Almond JOY Cake
Dreamin' of coconut heaven? Almond JOY Cake is for those of you who can't get enough of the creamy, white, flaky, treat and rich chocolate combined. I sprinkled it with roasted sliced almond because, "sometimes you feel like a nut, and sometimes you don't!" This time I did... (more…)
Apple Bacon Salad
Perfection on a plate, Apple Bacon Salad is tangy and tantalizing, my new favorite salad for sure. At first I thought maybe it was a girly salad, light and luscious, but all the hunk of love men in my family enjoyed it as much as the females did. (more…)
We're Alison and Renée, and we're so glad you've joined us! Our kitchens are our happy place, where we're whipping up memories. Get comfy and check things out. We hope you find inspiring dishes and ways to better your life. Feeling optimistic, trying new things and sharing with those we love brings joy in all we do. It's time to cook, create and celebrate. CHEERS! 
