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Pork Roast with Apples and Onions
Comfort food at it's best, sweet and pungent, Pork Roast with Apples and Onions, is one of my favorite autumn combinations. It's not just how it tastes, I never tire of how it smells, with a toasty and warm bonus, it warms my house while it's baking low and slow in my oven. (more…)
Pumpkin Mousse Frosting
It's not too late to whip up a creamy treat, Pumpkin Mousse Frosting! With trick-or-treaters arriving soon, Pumpkin Mousse Frosting with top your cupcakes and be a smashing success. (more…)
Creamy Brown Sugar Syrup
Yes, you'll want to use this Creamy Brown Sugar Syrup in moderation, but a little dab will do you. (more…)
Meat Loaf Cakes
Here's a fresh twist, new to me, a secret ingredient in the meat mix and a sweet-tangy sauce that makes Meat Loaf Cakes a special meal, worthy of celebration! I've been making Mom's meatloaf for years, but never this way or with Ann's secret ingredient! (more…)
Melt in Your Mouth Marshmallow Brownies
I know it's a mouth full, but these Melt in Your Mouth Marshmallow Brownies are amazing! According to my man, "one of the best things I've ever made!" Just for that, I gave him the honor of naming them. He said, "They melt in your mouth, and I love the marshmallow," so there you go...…
Apple Coleslaw
With the waning of summer's light and warmth comes the harvest of crisp, juicy, colorful apples and my cooking becomes earthy and heartwarming. Are you beginning to crave chili, soups, and stews along with me? Well, here's a delicious salad that will hold it's own with all your Fall favorites. Apple Coleslaw is a yummy…
Tex-Mex Quinoa Stuffed Peppers
So here's a happy ending...yes it's definitely time... I had two girls who never wanted to cook or learn to cook while they were growing up. After spending time with them, in their homes, I've come to the conclusion that it was a good thing! (more…)
Peach Praline Cheesecake Bars
I'm kissing-up to summer with Peach Praline Cheesecake Bars, just not ready to let it go. My favorite seasonal fruit is peaches. I feel an urgency to use them every way possible, in the fleeting summer days to come. I am planning ahead, freezing ripe sliced peaches for winter fruit cup, cakes, pies, preserves and…
Grilled Chicken Asian Salad
I hope you have some chopsticks handy! Grilled Chicken Asian Salad is one of my favorite new main dish summer salads. Wondering where I got it? My blogger friend, Jan, sent me her recipe and asked me to try it. She said she served it to her lunch bunch and it was a big hit.…
Cruising Thru 40 Years Together, Part 2
One of the most exciting and impressive days on our Alaskan Cruise began at 4:30 AM. Many of us were up on deck as we headed up the Tracy Arm toward the Sawyer Glaciers. Tracy Arm is a fjord named after a Civil War general named Benjamin Franklin Tracy. It is located about 45 miles…
Cruising Thru 40 Years Together, Part 1
We just celebrated our 40th wedding anniversary, by cruising with our family. We chose a Royal Caribbean Cruise, 7 night Alaska Sawyer Glacier Cruise on the Rhapsody of the Seas. In began in the Pacific Northwest, departing from Seattle, we traveled the Inside Passage of Alaska. All of our children, (except for our youngest daughter…
Chickpea-Chicken Tostadas
Crunchy and comfortable...Chickpea Chicken Tostadas is a Mexican meal with a Mediterranean twist! That's how I felt when I bit into this tostada. The chipolte peppers add a kick, but not too much heat. If you are sensitive to spicy, start with 1 chipolte pepper. Otherwise, bring it on. I could eat them every…
Idaho Ice Cream Squares
Idaho is famous for potatoes, fragrant fresh peaches, dairy, and so many more good things. Yes, this summer we are celebrating around here with Idaho Ice Cream Squares! (more…)
Lemon Rosemary Chicken
Just in case you are wondering, Lemon Rosemary Chicken is what I dream of. (more…)
Firecrackers
" Hip, hip, hoo-ray!" It's time to celebrate with... Red, White and Blue, vanilla ice cream, colorful, coconut...Firecrackers! (more…)
Homemade BBQ Sauce 6+ Ways
There are seven nights in a week... and that's still not enough time to try all the grill recipes out there. You gotta know, my family has a barbecue fetish! Year round, any season we grill and are always up for a new and different barbeque sauce. Here's an easy base sauce recipe. You…
Olive Garden Salad Dressing
It's all about the crisp, flavorful, endless salad and soup when we frequent The Olive Garden. (more…)
Jan Hagel Cookies
Hello friends! Here's a Dutch treat... (pronounced Yahn Hahgel), is a memory from years ago. At Folk Dance Festivals in Holland, vendors would sell this light, crisp, Dutch shortbread. (more…)
Creamy Italian Chili
Are you ready for some super football? We aren't so much, but we do like the food and we are cheering for the 49ers! Here's what we're taking to our family party...yummo... So for those of you who can't get enough Chili, here's a creamy version what will have you shouting, "Mama Mia, that's a…
Olive Pimento Cheese Ball
It's almost Christmas...and I'm feeling cheesy! No, I'm not ready for Christmas, not even close, and my kiddos are coming to town soon. (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! 
