CranPeary Sauce (Cranberry and Pear Sauce)
Cranberry sauce is a staple on Thanksgiving dinner tables in the United States and it is served with Christmas dinner in Canada and the United Kingdom. While Americans prefer a
Buttermilk Butter Pie Crust
Pie crust is an unsung hero of desserts. Always taken for granted, it is the foundation of pies, crostatas, and tarts, and a bad one can reduce your masterpiece to
Pear and Pecan Cheese Ball
I adapted this recipe from one that I found on Eating Well. It makes a perfect, quick and easy appetizer for gameday and yet it is sophisticated enough for a
Adventures in Canning
As I write this blog, the world is gripped by the coronavirus pandemic. Schools, restaurants and businesses are closed and all of us, if not ordered to shelter at home,
Super Creamy Yogurt in the Instant Pot
The exact origins of yogurt are not known, but it is believed to have originated in Mesopotamia around 5,000 B.C. Yogurt is most commonly a fermented dairy product made from
Green Chile Stew with Turkey and Black Beans
Half of my husband’s family is from New Mexico, not just New Mexico, northern New Mexico. He descends from a family of cattle ranchers from Cimarron, cowboys who lived and
Pork Stew for Dogs with Millet and Butternut Squash
Our dogs are a breed of sighthound from North Africa (Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria and Libya) called the Sloughi. Millets are a group of edible seed grasses from Africa and Asia.
Monster Cookies for Dogs
Making homemade dog treats is extremely easy to do and feeding your furry friends wholesome treats from your own kitchen with ingredients that you can pronounce is a gratifying
Flour, Flour and More Flour: A Flour Guide
I have been remiss in blogging lately. My only excuse is….life. Like everyone else, we are overbooked. I have been cooking and photographing and I will get some blogs done