Perfect for a Vegetarian Main Dish: Pumpkin Lasagna w/ Ricotta and Swiss Chard

This is a favorite dish of our daughter Rachael. It’s a perfect addition for the vegetarians coming for Thanksgiving this year. This super-creamy lasagna is unusual because it’s made without tomato sauce. I highly recommend it for a holiday treat! Pumpkin Lasagna with Ricotta and Swiss Chard ACTIVE: 45 MINTOTAL TIME: 1 HR 45 MINSERVINGS:…

5-Star Macaroni and Cheese Recipe – Pure Comfort Food

When in doubt about the current state of the world, I reach for comfort food recipes. Mac and Cheese is one of those dishes that ranks way up at the top of my comfort food list, so yesterday I found an excellent recipe and made it for dinner. This particular recipe calls for 1 cup…

“Fried Onion Burger” (FOB): Worth Your Time to Try

This is a great recipe for a turkey burger.  It comes from Cook’s Country Magazine, which is part of America’s Test Kitchen and I can guarantee this is one seriously excellent burger. The Fried Onion Burger (FOB) apparently originated during the Depression in El Reno, Oklahoma, 25 miles from Oklahoma City. Mashing onions into the…

Tasty Stuffed Shell Recipe: Perfect for a Christmas Meal

Stuffed shells are a favorite in our family. They are pretty, full of flavor, and can be made the day before, which makes a major holiday a lot more fun for the cook. Below is what I do. I feel certain you will be happy with this recipe. It is tried and true. First, I…

When You’re Craving Comfort Food: A Recipe for Tasty Turkey Meatloaf

This is a tried-and-true recipe for turkey meatloaf that is simply delicious. I love to serve this with mashed potatoes, garden vegetables, and a side salad. Pure comfort food. Turkey Meatloaf 1 1/2 pound lean ground turkey1 cup milk or chicken broth1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil1/2 teaspoon…

A Holiday Treat: Pumpkin Lasagna

My daughter Rachael occasionally asks me when I’m going to make pumpkin lasagna again. I made it several years ago and couldn’t find the recipe to repeat it even though it was very tasty.  Tonight I happen to run across the recipe again and wanted to post it so I could remind myself to make it….

An Autumn Soup You’ll Love

As chilly weather approaches, there’s nothing better for lunch or dinner than a tasty soup that’s also good for you. Couple the soup with a green salad full of vegetables, and you’ll have a healthy and delectable meal that is easy to make and satisfying to eat. I love my Instant Pot for soups. Pressure…

A Family Favorite: Turkey Quinoa Chili

Yesterday, my nephew Jim, my sister Leslie’s son, texted me from Salt Lake City. “Could you send me your turkey chili recipe?” I wrote back: “Funny you should ask. I made turkey chili today.” That should tell you something about how good this chili is. The quinoa adds a light texture, the turkey is milder…

Lest Anyone Needs Chicken Soup: Here’s an Excellent Instant Pot Recipe

Hi all, This is a tried-and-true recipe from kristineskitchenblog.com that I’ve used many times. Today, I’m using frozen chicken thighs, which means increasing the cooking time to 12 minutes versus 7. In fact, I threw in the entire package of chicken thighs to have extra for tomorrow for a different meal. I returned from Sicily…