Simple and Easy Pot Roast

I have to start with an apology for being gone all last week.  I had a nasty cold that knocked me flat on my back, so I didn’t get any writing done at all much less any cooking.  My poor husband had to fend for his self all week, so I know he’s happy that…

Start Your Happy & Healthy Resolutions with Chicken Sausage & Veggies with Penne Pasta

I want to wish everyone a happy 2013.  It’s the season of new beginnings and a lot of resolutions that will be broken later this year.  There’s something about the idea of making a resolution.  We have good intentions but it’s hard to change our habits to really make the necessary changes for sticking to…

Christmas Cookies – Greek Butter

Christmas cookies!  It’s that time of year again, when I get out the baking equipment and start making cookies and other wonderful yummies.  I’m also listening to wonderful Christmas or holiday music from Michael Buble, which really puts me into the mood for the season. Which brings to mind that I sometimes have problems with…

Don’t Miss Out on the Flavors and Fun of Homemade Ravioli

I love ravioli because it’s so versatile and good to eat (I’m not talking about the stuff from the can or the freezer).  There’s nothing like the fun of making homemade ravioli and then sitting down to enjoy a plate of it. Ravioli needs to start with a great pasta dough and the filling choice is up…

Start Your Morning with Pumpkin Apple Bundt Cake with Streusel Topping

Thanksgiving is less than two weeks away now and I finally got the menu planned out.  I’m going to brine the turkey this year because it creates such a wonderful moist and juicy turkey, loaded with flavors.  In Colorado anything that can add extra moisture to meat is a good thing because things dry out…