Buttered & Dilled Snap Peas & Carrots

Time: 15 minutes Simple, healthy and tasty… need I say more (and great music to get you energized about this side dish). Music Selection: Ann-Margret & Tina Turner – Proud Mary Ingredients: 2 carrots, peeled 4 cups washed and trimmed snap peas ¼ cup butter Salt/pepper 1 Tbsp fresh or dried dill Directions: Slice the…

Holiday Carrots

Time: 45 minutes These carrots are magical and great for any festive occasion. We make them often and they are always a big hit. They will magically disappear so make extra. Music Selection: Doris Day – It’s Magic Ingredients: 8 large carrots ¼ cup brown sugar Grated orange rind from one orange 2 Tbsp butter…

Bison Cross Rib Oven Roast

Time 90 – 120 minutes Because of over roasted bison experiences, I was afraid of trying it myself. But, I have found the perfect recipe for a Bison Cross Rib that is delicious, lean and easy to make. Give it a try… Music Selection: Kelly Clarkson  – Because of You Ingredients: 1 – 4 lb…

Creamy Cabbage, Bacon & Sausage Soup

Time: 90 minutes Music Selection: Kelly Clarkson – Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You) Summer vacation is nearly over and for whatever reason, I love to make soups and hearty foods in the Fall. Using vegetables from your garden or a local farmer’s market make this even more delicious. This soup is healthy, simple to make…

One Dish Ham, Peas & Carrots

Time: 1 ½ hours Such a simple dish, but always a hit at our house. Leftover ham and eggs can be fried for breakfast the next morning… If you have kids (or even if your household is just adults), I’d encourage playing the Seussical version of “Green Eggs & Ham”… it will bring back good…

Top Of The Morning Stew

Time: Crockpot – 11 hours; Stove Top – 4 hours A friend of mine who is from Ireland told me about her family Irish Stew, and it really peaked my interest. I decided to try a test with my family to see if they’d eat it for breakfast, so I made a revised version of…

Shipwreck Casserole

Time: 2 1/2 hours This is one of the best recipes when it comes to true comfort/soul food. Why you may ask? It is like a lazy cabbage roll with a few extra ingredients. I LOVE it because you don’t have many dishes to clean – one pan to fry the ground beef and one…

Glazed Carrots

Music Selection: Spandau Ballet – True These glazed carrots are a perfect side- dish. So easy to make, lightly sweetened with a kiss of orange! As well, most kids LOVE these carrots… really, it is True! Ingredients: 4 large carrots, peeled 3 Tbsp olive oil salt 2 Tbsp honey 1 tsp grated orange rind Directions:…