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Besides inheriting my dad’s wispy hair, I also picked up his habit of grocery shopping on Sunday. My mom and dad split cooking duties, but he did the bulk shopping each Sunday. As a result, Saturdays were dubbed “Smorgasbord Saturdays” in our home as my dad purged leftovers from the refrigerator and served them that night for dinner. The following recipes remind me of “Smorgasbord Saturday” as they can be made from leftovers (beef, bacon and shrimp) or from scratch. Either way you are left with mouthwatering dishes that don’t require a ton of time or skill to prepare. BEEF … Continue reading →

Affordable Autumn-Inspired Quick Bread Recipes

  Now is the time to take advantage of the low prices for pumpkins & apples and stock up on these healthy ingredients. You can use them in my favorite quick bread recipes. (My family loves to eat quick bread at breakfast and for afternoon snacks.) To save even more time and money consider doubling the recipes and freezing the extras. Then, when it’s time to feed overnight guests during the holidays all you need to do is remove the quick breads from the freezer, allow them to thaw, and you’re good to go. PUMPKIN APPLESAUCE QUICK BREAD Ingredients: 3-1/2 … Continue reading →

Easy and Affordable Apple Recipes

Have you noticed that the price of apples has been falling almost as steadily as the price of gasoline? Now is the time to stock up on apples, especially if you are pinching pennies in these tough economic times. Once you’ve loaded up your refrigerator (and pantry) with the nutritious fruit, then consider using them in the following easy to prepare recipes. The first, for an Easy Apple Dip, is simple enough for your kids to make. It’s also a great way to get your children to eat fruit without complaining about doing so. The second recipe for Apple Bread … Continue reading →

Autumn Desserts: Pairing Apples with Pears

This next recipe is an incredibly delicious way to serve apples and pears in a dessert that completely captures the essence of autumn. Apple Pear Pie is easy to prepare; it basically follows a traditional apple pie recipe save for the addition of fresh pears. If you are looking for a clever way to get your kids to eat their daily serving of fruits you must try this pie. APPLE PEAR PIE Ingredients: 4 apples peeled, cored and sliced 4 pears peeled, cored and sliced 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon ground … Continue reading →

Amazing Apple Recipes: Spicy Apple Tart

My apples are finally gone. Forty-two pounds of fresh apples that we picked at a local orchard a few weeks back have made their way into at least a dozen dishes and my young daughter has been remarkably regular as a result of all the roughage. The following seasonal recipe is one of my favorites: This Spicy Apple Tart (spicy because it features fresh rosemary) is one you’ll make year after year. The reason I enjoy baking this tart is because its charm lies in its imperfections. It features a simple rustic free-form crust with the fruit piled high in … Continue reading →

Apple Trifecta

If I had a speedy metabolism (or an overactive thyroid) I would eat apple pie for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The succulent seasonal sensation is one of my all-time favorite dishes. And really, who can go an entire autumn without indulging in at least one slice of warm apple goodness? The following recipe for Caramel Apple Pie is from a mom friend of mine. She made it for playgroup last year and it was such a hit that she caved into multiple requests and handed out the recipe. It is surprisingly simple to make especially since it calls for store-bought … Continue reading →

Autumn Recipes: Apple and Cranberry Meatloaf

Meatloaf is my friend. If you parent a picky eater then you can surely relate. Meatloaf can disguise a multitude of ingredients that less than adventurous eaters wouldn’t typically touch with a 10-foot pole. Personally, I look at meatloaf like a sponge. It happily absorbs just about any ingredient and dulls its flavors enough so that you know you are eating something other than meat, but you can’t always identify exactly what that “other” item might be. Which makes it the ideal vehicle to sneak in fruits and vegetables your kids might not normally eat without bribes of chocolate chip … Continue reading →

Seasonal Recipes for Acorn and Butternut Squash

If you are looking for an affordable way to get into the spirit of the fall season consider purchasing some acorn or butternut squash. For the past two weeks my local market has drastically reduced the prices of its squash and by the looks of the containers, which continue to overflow with the orange and yellow produce, not very many people are interested in taking advantage of the deal. If you are not used to cooking with acorn or butternut squash the following recipes might provide the incentive you need to get over your apprehension. The first recipe is as … Continue reading →

Autumn-Inspired Recipes: Pairing Apples with Pork

Sixteen pounds and counting. And I’m not referring to my waist. That’s about how many pounds of fresh apples I have left after picking a bushel of them at our local orchard a couple weeks ago. Needless to say, the task of creating mouthwatering dishes my family will happily devour is becoming more of a chore than a pleasure. But, I digress. If you too are looking for ways to incorporate fresh apples into your daily menu you might consider the following recipes I whipped up a few days ago… when I was still excited about cooking with apples. PORK … Continue reading →

Fall Harvest Apple Meatloaf

Did you go apple picking this weekend? We went about a week ago and I’m still only about halfway through the bushel (about 42 pounds) we collected. Needless to say, it’s all apples all the time around here. Preparing apple dishes morning, noon and night has forced me to dig deep into my recipe archives. Last night I came across two meatloaf recipes that call for apples, though I’ve only experimented with one and that was way back in college when I was living with a girl who was majoring in Food Science. In any event, if you are looking … Continue reading →