Tag Archives: comfort food

Stuffed acorn squash is pretty and fun to eat

There are so many beautiful varieties of winter squash, and there’s even variation within the varieties. Acorn squash, for one, […]

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Cobbler—the next best thing to pie

They say “easy as pie,” but to me, pie can be a lot of work, especially when it comes to […]

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A versatile recipe for beef, venison, or vegetarian chili

Autumn weather is upon us, and once again our kitchen windows are steamy from kettles bubbling on the stove. Here […]

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Oven-roasted green beans−caramelized and elegant

For a little bit of side-dish elegance, oven roasted green beans are a great option. Roasting caramelizes the outsides and […]

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Overnight yeasted wheat flour waffles

For those who can tolerate wheat, I’m sharing this recipe that was a favorite from the days when my husband […]

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Quick and delicious gluten-free almond flour waffles

Why is brunch such an awesome meal? Is it the fact that it gives us options like crispy bacon, flavorful […]

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Luscious lemon bars made with almond and coconut flour

With their delicate, tangy flavor and shortbread crust, almond bars are a favorite crowd-pleasing dessert. They’re also high in sugar. […]

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Mashed potatoes: from creamy and rich to smashed and skinnier

Mashed potatoes can be fat-laden and delicious or less rich and still delicious. My mother-in-law made fantastic mashed potatoes. I […]

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Life is just a bowl of (fresh or frozen) cherries

Fresh red, juicy cherries just can’t help but bring a little happiness. What’s more, they promote sociability. You can eat […]

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Basic gravy recipe with gluten-free or grain-free options

Gravy is something I very seldom make except on holidays, so in case you’re like me and have to refer […]

Showcase cherries in a rustic French dessert

Lately, beautiful bags of plump red cherries have been catching my eye in the produce aisle, giving me the idea […]

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A classic born in Iowa: loose meat sandwich

Recently I became interested in loose meat sandwich recipes when looking for a variation on sloppy joes that didn’t use […]

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