I know it is only mid-October, but my brain is on planning for Thanksgiving already. You can blame it on a multitude of house projects, a few out-of-town guests between then and now, and a few other odds & ends tasks. With the flurry of activities I fear I am going to blink…
Author: expepicurean
Ham Fried Rice
Since I pack lunch for work everyday, I usually attempt to make larger quantities of dinner to be able to take leftovers as my meal. However, some weeks dinner is such a success that I am left with a hodge podge of ingredients and nothing to take as a quick lunch. This week…
Bratwurst Stuffed Acorn Squash
Surprisingly, fall in Colorado has stayed relatively warm. Despite the lack of cooler nights, I have gotten into the fall spirit. Perhaps it is the pumpkin flavored everything you see popping up in the grocery stores, but I felt a squash based supper was in order. Why not celebrate the start of fall…
4 State Cheddar®, Bacon, & Kale Hash Brown Casserole
I love the draw of the TV show Chopped – either it is the awe of the unusual ingredients the contestants have to work with, or shock of ingredients I can’t imagine having to use to craft a master recipe. Like most of us, I have wondered what it would be like to…
Chocolate Turtle Icebox Cake
Icebox cakes are a great dessert showpiece, with often little to no baking or cooking. What they do require is time – time to let the layers meld together, for an ooey-gooey layered cake affect. For a Labor Day picnic, I decided to whip up this Chocolate Turtle Icebox Cake. My sweet-tooth demanded…
Stir Fry Soup
Every now and then I like to try something different, like this Stir Fry Soup. Presented with an overabundance of vegetables in the refrigerator and a desire to clear out some of the other lesser-used items (like oyster sauce) in my stockpile it seemed like the right time to experiment with an Asian…
Nectarine and Blueberry Crisp
The fresh, perfectly ripe nectarines looked so inviting on my latest trip to the grocery store that I just had to stock up to make a crisp. Even with peak August heat, turning on the oven to make the bubbly, oat topped treat is so worth it. What I love about making crisps…
Flash Fried Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic Drizzle
If flash fried brussels sprouts can take my husband from loathing to loving the mini cabbages, then I’m pretty confident this recipe will make everyone a lover of these little orbs. I haven’t often made brussels sprouts since my hubby has made known how much he detests them. One of the last times…
Gluten Free Blueberry Muffins
I am in trouble. I don’t know if my kitchen is big enough for more than one foodie. Perhaps I should backup . . . a few weeks ago I ventured out to Party City to pick up some straws for my Grasshopper Soda Floats and spent way more time than I could…
Kiwi “Sushi”
This Kiwi “Sushi” recipe is one that came to me just as I was falling asleep. I was relieved that the idea hadn’t faded overnight and I couldn’t wait to prepare and photograph the snack. After making my Curry Corn Fritters I knew I had to try a sweet recipe for the So…
Curry Corn Fritters with Cilantro-Coconut Dipping Sauce
My family is in love with non-dairy milks, so when I heard about the So Delicious and Go Dairy Free Snackable Recipe Contest I was super excited for such a good excuse to try a wealth of other dairy free products. What most peaked my interest was the variety of coconut based offerings….
Grasshopper Soda Float
Mint and chocolate. Need I say more? I happen to love the combination in all sorts of dessert forms – cheesecake, brownies, etc. For today’s treat I thought a grasshopper soda float would be a fun take on the frozen pie. While you can buy chocolate soda, it is super easy to make…
