Most Delicious Life
Food * Family * Fun
A mother and daughter sharing our best food, and our secrets to living the happy life with the goal of helping us all create a stronger family unit.
Roasted Chicken in a Pumpkin
No meal screams AUTUMN like roasting chicken inside a pumpkin. And it is SERIOUSLY delicious. A warm and comforting meal for chilly autumn evenings. Make sure and get a pumpkin big enough for the chicken and veggies BUT not too big to fit in your oven! Cut a round...
Pumpkin Mac & Cheese
My 15-year-old son LOVES homemade Mac & Cheese. He asks me several times a week if we are having it for dinner. I try not to make it more than 1-2 times a month, and I like to make different variations of it. This Pumpkin version does not taste like pumpkin, but...
Pumpkin Spice Donut Holes
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 all...
Pumpkin Bars
I got this recipe years ago from church cookbook that I helped put together which was contributed to from the women in my congregation at the time. My friend Sheri gave us this one to use, and it has been a favorite at my house ever since! I use my own cream cheese...
Chicken Carnitas, Squash & Rice Bowls
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...
Pumpkin Whoopie Pies
Whoopie Pies are a treasure. Making this pumpkin version is such a great autumn treat. Autumn hits and suddenly it's baking time! These are so easy and yet so special. They are made to impress! Make the batter first. Mix all dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl and...
Italian Meatballs
I have been making Italian meatballs in marinara for years. I lLOVE spaghetti and I LOVE a good meatball sub! I have worked on these meatballs and sauce for years. I've taken away and added and learned from others. Now I think they are the best they've ever been!...
Pastitsio – Greek Pasta Casserole
Pronounced "puh-STEET-see-ow' this is an amazing Greek offering of COMFORT FOOD. It is mac n' cheese taken to new heights. This has both feta and parmesan cheese, a rich meat sauce and it's topped with a rich bechamel-like sauce and then baked altogether. You will...
Green Chili Chicken Enchiladas
This meal is a common request in my home. Often when I am meal planning, I will call out, "What do you all want for dinner this week?!?" There are 3 answers I can count on every time! Chicken enchiladas is one of them. But also, why do I even ask anymore? I always...
Maple Cream Pie with Sugared Almonds
I have always loved the taste of maple syrup. When I was a kid the lunch ladies at my school made the most amazing maple bars you ever tasted. It was always a good day when they were on the lunch menu. If you are a maple lover then you will love this pie. It is...