Easy Sourdough Bread

CheriGENERAL, RECENT, RECIPES2 Comments

This new easy and quick method is a game changer. No stretch and folds | no laminating | no bulk fermenting | no cold-proof | no bannetons | no shower caps! And, the finished product is still delicious sourdough bread.

Delicious & Healthy Muffins

CheriRECENT, RECIPES

The incredibly delicious and unusual bran muffin recipe I made this morning, and am sharing with you today, was given to me by my mom. It also happens to be quite healthy because of the flaxseed. This recipe is both adult and kid-approved, easy to make, and freezes really well.

Rosemary Cashews

CheriSNACKS

Warm rosemary cashews are a nice change from all the sweets over the holidays and are a perfect snack all winter.

Thick & Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

CheriDESSERT, RECIPES

Thick Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookie

Bakery quality cookies Everyone has their favorite recipe for chocolate chip cookies, and I’m no exception. I’ve been making cookies since my early teens and chocolate chip cookies were always my favorite cookie to bake. I recently purchased a Cook’s Illustrated cookbook at a thrift store that is quickly becoming one of my favorite cookbooks. … Read More

Easy Lemon Scones

CheriDESSERT, RECIPES

rich lemon scones

Just before I left to get groceries last week I came across a recipe for lemon scones. The only ingredients I needed were cream cheese and lemon so I added them to my list and planned to bake. I’m trying to keep the baking and sweets to a minimum, but … It just feels right … Read More

ULTIMATE COMFORT FOOD

CheriRECIPES

chicken pot pie

There is no doubt that chicken pot pie is comfort food and with the Minnesota winters upon us, it has become a regular dish in the meal rotation here. No kidding, I have made this pot pie twice in the last three weeks!  Both times I doubled the recipe and dropped off a pot pie … Read More

HOMEMADE CRUSHED RED PEPPER

CheriGARDEN, RECIPES

spice jar

These crushed red peppers are so easy to make and taste much better than store-bought. Photo credit:  Crate and Barrel Spicy food is my jam.  My sister, Deedee, also likes her food on the spicy side.  Last summer while visiting my sister, she introduced me to her home-grown, homemade crushed red peppers.  It was then … Read More

Carrot White Bean Soup

CheriRECENT, RECIPES

Soup and fall just go together and now that fall has finally arrived in Minnesota, we are already enjoying one of our favorite soups in our home. I love making a one-pot soup! This one is on our regular menu rotation for two reasons. 1. It is delicious and everyone likes it, even the children! … Read More