This post was originally published on March 2, 2018. When I was growing up, our family enjoyed eating tourtière for supper occasionally. There was something delicious about its simple, yet flavorful filling and flaky golden pastry. I always looked forward to eating this pie! Did you know that tourtière originated in the Canadian province of… Read More French Canadian Meat Pie: Tourtière
This post was originally published on October 19, 2017. Black-eyed peas are traditionally served on New Year’s Day in the south, but this dish is too good to only serve once a year. Do you want to know the special ingredients? A meaty ham bone combined with the following three spices: cayenne pepper, red pepper… Read More Southern Black Eyed Peas Recipe
Looking for a savory appetizer that is guaranteed to please both young and old? Try this recipe for easy cheesy sausage balls. They are crispy and cheesy on the outside, and tender and moist on the inside. Serve them up with a variety of tasty dipping sauces and you’ll have a room full of happy… Read More Easy Cheesy Sausage Balls for a Crowd
Do you have a craving for some comforting warm soup? Italian wedding soup is the answer! If you’re not familiar with this delicious soup, it’s made up of four elements: a flavorful broth, homemade meatballs, tiny pasta, and fresh greens. What kind of pasta is in Italian wedding soup? The most popular pasta to use… Read More Low Carb Italian Wedding Soup
This recipe was originally published on October 20, 2017. Looking for a recipe to use up leftover ham? Our cheesy ham and potato casserole is just what you need. It’s main ingredients are potatoes, ham, cheese, and corn–all family favorites. I’ve been making this variations of this recipe for over seventeen years. My children love… Read More Cheesy Ham and Potato Casserole
Are you craving soup? This creamy sausage and gnocchi soup is the answer. You can enjoy eating this delicious soup in one hour, which is pretty fast for a hearty soup. How can you make this soup healthier? Use evaporated milk to reduce the fat. Make this vegetarian by using vegetable stock, omit the sausage,… Read More Creamy Sausage and Gnocchi Soup
Looking for a unique twist for a special lunch? Serve a traditional ploughman’s lunch. What’s in a ploughman’s lunch? Basic: crusty white bread, strong English cheeses, thick slices of ham Chutney: Branston pickle, ploughman’s pickle, or piccalilli (pungent, vinegary, earthy) Pickled Vegetables: sweet onions, gerkins Additional Protein: boiled eggs, slice of pork pie, Scotch egg,… Read More How to Make a Ploughman’s Lunch
Individual meat pies are a joy to eat, especially when they’re as cute as these chicken, bacon, and apricot pies. 😋🍗 The crisp, golden hot water crust pastry encloses a flavorful layered filling. Making these pies from scratch takes a little love, but it’s so worth it. Can I freeze the hot water crust pastry?… Read More Chicken, Bacon, and Apricot Pies
