Take-out Tuesday, Holiday Cranberry Flatbread made with leftovers!

I spent a relaxing weekend at the beach house, {and yes my toothache was totally caused by stress} and had a lot of fun playing in the kitchen, doing fall projects, swimming, reading, and being totally free of schedules… One of the meals I enjoyed was a flatbread created with Thanksgiving and Christmas flavors in … Continue reading

Recipe Box, Club Sandwich Lasagna

Okay, sooooo… Do you ever get an idea for a dish that you are quite sure is going to be beyond amazing? You think, “this is such a brilliant idea!” 💡 And you strut And feel all proud of yourself Maybe show off a bit And you brag about what a fabulously delicious dinner you … Continue reading

Take-out Tuesday, Anything Goes Galette

If you find your refrigerator has a little of this, and a little of that, but not enough of anything to stand alone, a galette is a great way to stretch things into a whole additional meal I had a little corn, some fresh spinach and frozen artichoke hearts Anything goes here, and throw in … Continue reading

Party Panache, Orange Glazed Bacon Wrapped Stuffing Balls

I know this week is all about giving thanks, being with family and friends, and feasting, but it’s also a big week of football  🏈 Besides turkey and trimmings we will need football food! I know tomorrow’s Thanksgiving, and I’m not trying to rush Christmas, but we are all about red and white  🐘 Our … Continue reading

Recipe Box, Elevating Lowly Leftovers to Elegance!

November is rapidly changing from the quiet month I had pictured, watching the days grow shorter and gathering thoughts for the holidays… into all kinds of wild and wacky things! It is definitely not a “no wake zone” around here… You know how one thing leads to another… We had some construction done to eliminate … Continue reading

The Organized Life, “Mise en Place” Oh, the things you can make!

“Mise en place” is a French phrase which translates to “put in place” It is referenced often in the culinary world, to describe the way chefs prepare their ingredients before cooking Wouldn’t you love to be a chef on TV, and have little bowls of chopped ingredients, spices, and herbs neatly arranged for you,  so … Continue reading

Recipe Box, BBQ Pork & Corn Torta & Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower

Our favorite go to meal is pork butt, also known as Boston butt,  cooked on the grill.  It’s easy to prep, all it needs is a good seasoned rub patted all over it, then put it on the grill, low and slow, and go about your day It’s a WIN WIN, everybody likes it and … Continue reading

Recipe Box, Panko Potato Balls

Here’s a fun little bite you can make out of those leftover holiday potatoes With about 2 servings left of mashed potatoes or a potato casserole, like Hash Brown Potato Gratin, or Slow Cooker Brown Butter Potatoes, you can whip up 20 little potato balls for a deliciously different appetizer Use a spoon or small … Continue reading

Recipe Box, BBQ Supper Eggrolls

This is a great way to reinvent leftovers! Stuff them into an eggroll wrapper and fry or bake them~ BBQ sauce, pulled pork, corn and coleslaw makes a tasty package! Smear a little sauce on the eggroll wrapper.  I used Berry Burst BBQ Sauce Top the sauce with pulled or shredded cook pork, cooked corn … Continue reading

Take-out Tuesday, Ham Tetrazzini with Mushrooms & Asparagus

I know things are Christmas Crazy right now, but pin this to make later with your leftover holiday ham~ I promise you will thank me, HH raved about this for days I usually make at least one casserole a week from what I have in my fridge, and this tetrazzini came together with some leftover … Continue reading