October here in Portland can be a mixed bag of weather changes. One day the sun is out and we’re blessed with Indian summer warmth. The next day may bring overcast skies and rain showers. Some days we even get to experience a potpourri of all that: sun, clouds, rain, fog. Yes, the weather here is fickle…some might • Read More »
This recipe for Chicken Potpie Pasta is an easy-to-fix twist on the classic comfort food dish. You get all the chicken potpie flavors without the fuss of making pie crust…perfect for a weeknight meal! I added a little white wine and some freshly chopped parsley to the sauce, and substituted a cup or so • Read More »
Tags: chicken pot pie, chicken potpie, Christmas, Comfort Food, leftover chicken, leftover turkey, Martha Stewart Everyday Food, Thanksgiving
This recipe is a great way to use up leftover roast turkey. Or just use deli turkey if you prefer. I love the combo of smoky bacon and blue cheese…yum! Radicchio is a sturdy leafy green veggie that holds up well to heat. I didn’t have any (and wasn’t going to make another trip to • Read More »
Tags: bacon, blue cheese, Bon Appetit Magazine, Grilled Turkey Bacon Radicchio Blue Cheese Sandwich, grilled turkey sandwich, holiday recipes, leftover turkey, radicchio, turkey, turkey sandwich
Since the holidays are are upon us, here’s a great side dish that will compliment a potpourri of menus. I love the combination of chewy wild rice, roasted butternut squash and sweet corn…delish! This dish goes well with just about any meat, and much of the recipe can be made ahead of time — making • Read More »
Tags: Bon Appetit Magazine, butternut squash, Christmas, corn, holiday recipes, holiday side dish, holidays, Thanksgiving, vegetarian, wild rice
I’m always on the search for new ways to use up leftover turkey, which is what led me to this delicious soup. It’s loaded with fresh veggies and herbs, and you can substitute different veggies depending on what you have on hand. For instance, I used green beans instead of zucchini. Serve with crusty bread • Read More »
Tags: Christmas, holiday leftovers, holidays, leftover turkey, soup, Thanksgiving leftovers, turkey, turkey chowder, turkey soup, turkey vegetable soup
Here’s some great advice on how to safely store your holiday leftovers (or any meal for that matter): Leftovers Aren’t Forever -from Thanksgiving 101 by Rick Rodgers On Thanksgiving, store your leftovers safely. Get any leftover turkey and stuffing into the refrigerator within two hours of serving. Never leave leftovers out overnight. Slice all of the • Read More »
Tags: Christmas, holiday, holiday leftovers, leftover turkey, leftovers, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving leftovers, turkey carcass
Pumpkin admirers will love this moist pumpkin cake. It’s easy to make, not too sweet, and tastes pumpkin pie-ish (only better)! The cake took longer to bake than the recipe states. I had to turn my oven down a bit so it wouldn’t brown too much. Check the cake at 30 minutes and if it’s • Read More »
Tags: autumn, cake, Christmas, Cook's Country Magazine, holiday baking, holiday dessert, pumpkin, pumpkin bars, pumpkin cake, pumpkin dessert, Thanksgiving
I love sweet potatoes (yams) but I’m not a fan of the cloyingly sweet dishes that call for sugar and marshmallows. Instead, I prefer savory sweet potato recipes like this one that includes smoky chipotle chiles. The heat of the chiles is really delicious with the natural sweetness of the sweet potatoes. This recipe is perfect • Read More »
Tags: chipotle chile in adobo, chopotle chile, Christmas, Christmas side dish, holiday side dish, holidays, sweet potato, sweet potatoes, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving side dish, twice-baked potatoes, twice-baked sweet potatoes, yams
If you’re looking for a creative stuffing/dressing recipe for this holiday season, you’ll want to give this one a try. I had never tried rice stuffing before and was intrigued by the list of ingredients in this recipe from best-selling author Debbie Macomber: crunchy water chestnuts, toasted hazelnuts, tart apples, and sweet raisins. Hazelnuts (filberts) are grown • Read More »
Tags: Christmas, Christmas recipes, Debbie Macomber, Debbie Macomber's Christmas Cookbook, dressing, filberts, hazelnuts, holiday recipes, holidays, Oregon hazelnuts, rice dressing, rice stuffing, stuffing, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving recipes, water chesnuts
This is seriously one of the easiest side dishes I’ve ever made. If you like brussels sprouts then you’ll love the extra flavor that roasting brings out in them. If you don’t like brussels sprouts then maybe it’s time to try them. C’mon, I dare you! These pint-sized cabbages are loaded with Vitamins A and • Read More »
Tags: brussel sprouts, brussels, brussels sprouts, Christmas, holidays, roasted brussels sprouts, Side Dish, sprouts, Thanksgiving