What a great way to give new life to your Thanksgiving turkey and gravy leftovers. Besides, as the weather cools, who doesn’t like a nice hot pot pie?!? For Thanksgiving, Amelia made the best turkey I think I’ve ever had. She brined it then smoked it on the Weber with a mixture of hardwood chips. … Continue reading
This recipe is a great way to repurpose your Thanksgiving leftovers into something new and delicious that will have your family wishing for more turkey well into the new year. These raviolis are warm, satisfying and comforting all at the same time. I use fresh pasta for my ravioli but feel free to use wonton … Continue reading
This is one of my favorite “30 minutes or less” meals. Use kielbasa, smoked sausage or even some Lil’ Smokies. My family loves this dish, and I make it year round. Ingredients: 1-2 Tbs vegetable oil 1 12-16 oz. kielbasa sliced into discs 2 cups cooked rice 1/2 small onion, sliced into thin strips 1 bell … Continue reading
I love pie. Okay, so maybe I don’t love all pie but all pie is NOT created equal. Why? It’s all in the crust. Yes, crust may be the single most component by which I will judge an entire pie. Even a can of cherry pie filling is okay with me, so long as the … Continue reading
HOMEMADE MUSHROOM RAVIOLI This recipe is one of my daughter’s favorite Italian dishes – when we go out she always requests mushroom ravioli. Last night she really wanted me to make it at home for dinner. I hadn’t made them before but why not? Let’s give it a try! I make a lot of ravioli … Continue reading
With this simple recipe, you can make your own taco seasoning – minus the packet! Tacos are quick cooking and don’t completely heat my house on these long 100 degree days. They are a great summer dinner (they also rerun well as leftovers). Ingredients: 1 lb chicken or beef, previously cooked 1 Tbs vegetable oil … Continue reading
Many years ago, a long time family friend, Mimi, imparted to me the easiest 4-ingredient basic Teriyaki marinade recipe ever. Since then, I’ve used it as my “go to” recipe but have, over the years, also added a few ingredients of my own. The original 4-ingredient recipe follows, with my additions added as “(optional)” underneath. … Continue reading
This flavorful campfire vegan chili recipe is sure to please the masses, whether you cook it on the campfire or a pot on your stove! Out of our entire trip, camping at the Halau has to be our favorite. Our dear friends David and Victoria have a super beautiful place in Lakebay, Washington with a serene … Continue reading
Camping Day 6 – Memaloose State Park, Mosier, Oregon Campfire Cooking #8 – Campfire Pizza Today we traveled a little farther down the Oregon Trail along the picturesque Columbia River. What beautiful sights! We stopped at Memaloose State Park, just off Highway 84. The campgrounds were nicely laid out, the views were beautiful and the … Continue reading
Camping Day 4 – Massacre Rocks State Park, Idaho For all of you campers who liked our Cinco de Mayo post on Cochinita Pibil, you are going to love this! I used the same ingredients to marinade the pork during the day in a cooler, then prepared the banana leaves in the same way and … Continue reading
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