by Cindy Alldredge | Feb 10, 2023 | Dinner, Lunch, New Years, Party Time, Pizza, Sandwiches, Snacks, Super Bowl, Uncategorized
On a cold winter’s day on our little farm in Dixon, Illinois, I was scrounging for something to make for dinner. I found some frozen bread dough in the freezer and our version of Stromboli was born. It was a major hit. Here is what we like about it: It’s...
by Cindy Alldredge | Jan 25, 2023 | Chicken, Dinner, Uncategorized, Valentine's Day
Chicken Piccata is a dish that makes me happy when I am sad. It’s just the kind of meal that will make your day better. I would totally classify this as a comfort food because it just IS. But it is also quite elegant and would be beautiful served at any special...
by Corinne Ritz | Nov 18, 2022 | Baking, Cake, Dessert, Food, Thanksgiving, Uncategorized
Do like cake more than pie? Do you need other options besides pie on your Thanksgiving dessert table? Here are our favorites. Pumpkin Custard Cake is one of my absolute favs. My birthday is in October and growing up, I often requested this as my birthday cake. Pumpkin...
by Corinne Ritz | Nov 10, 2022 | Family, Fun, Heritage, Holidays, Meal Planning, Thanksgiving, Traditions, Uncategorized
Every year since I was little my mom has put together a Thanksgiving menu and sign up. All of us kids would help. I agree with my mom that it is NOT fun, nor does it feel like a holiday, to slave away in the kitchen by yourself for 2 days to prepare for a 20-minute...
by Cindy Alldredge | Oct 20, 2022 | Breakfast, Brunch, Christmas, Muffins, Uncategorized
Ok. These are actually mini muffins. And I used to make them full size, and you can too. BUT. My family likes them as minis and before too long everyone started calling them donut holes. They pretty easy to make…just mix all the dry ingredients in one bowl and...
by Cindy Alldredge | Oct 18, 2022 | Chicken, Dinner, Gluten Free, Meat, Mexican, Uncategorized
There are so many ways to use these amazing Chicken Carnitas and using it in rice bowls is one of my favorite. This chicken with roasted squash is absolutely delicious. CARNITAS You can slow cook the chicken in a crockpot or in a cast iron pot in the oven. I find the...
