Cranberry Soy Chicken

I made some homemade cranberry jelly about a week ago, and have been brainstorming non-Thanksgiving ways for using it.  So far, this is what I have been able to come up with – a soy, cranberry, and garlic sauce on roast chicken that has been roasted on a bed of garlic seasoned potatoes, mushrooms, and…

Minestrone Soup

One of my favorite winter soups that will both empty your vegetable bin and leave you muy satisfecho.  Minestrone soup seems to have a little bit of everything in it -Italian sausage, potatoes, pasta, zucchini, and beans to just name a few.  I like to season my broth with old cheese rinds, but if you…

Cornbread, Kale, and Bacon Stuffing

Leftover cornbread, one final harvest of the garden kale, and BACON.  How can you resist the bacon? A simple dish that uses up some of the food that has been sitting around my kitchen.  Think of it as practice for Thanksgiving in a couple weeks. Ingredients: diced Cornbread Kale 3-4 diced strips of Bacon 1-2…

Honey Sriracha Chex Mix

Chex mix is a great party snack that is easily personalized.  Rice and corn Chex are gluten-free, omit the pretzels and you have a great gluten-free option.  Leave the nuts out and you have an option for people with nut allergies.  I wanted to create a Chex mix that was sweet, salty, and spicy hence…