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Just Plain Deliciousness

Yes, You CAN Make A Pineapple Pie!

And I don’t know why we don’t see more of them! Yesterday Abigail conducted a science experiment for her Biology course using a fresh pineapple and a box of gelatin. Fresh pineapple...

Replay: Fall Off The Bone Baby Back Ribs

Perfect for your summer entertaining, these baby back ribs really DO fall off the bone, and they are incredibly delicious. Even better?  They are way easier to make than you would think....

Just A Trifle

Trifle may well be my favorite dessert to prepare for a crowd.  A person is only limited by their imagination and the ingredients at their disposal.  A trifle is basically a layered...

Key Lime Curd

When Zander asked for his plain-jane vanilla cake, I decided that I needed to surprise him with a great filling.  I was thinking of lime or raspberry- two of his favorite flavors....

Baking vs. Frying: Egg Rolls

Many, many years ago I tried a recipe that called for baking egg rolls instead of frying them.  The recipe was from Cooking Light magazine, and I just had to try it....

Golden Chicken with Garlic and Cilantro

Wow!  Here is a spectacular stir-fry!  The last time I decided I wanted to make a stir-fry, I went to the pantry to dig out some ingredients and was dismayed to find...

Quick, Easy, Delicious Chicken Marinade

I’ve been meaning to share this really simple recipe for some time now, but first I had to figure out the recipe.  I’ve made this chicken a few times for company, and...

Stuffed Acorn Squash

I’ll confess.  When I’m standing at the farmstand, looking at all the amazing winter squash available, the acorn squash is not one I usually reach for.   My preference, when it comes to...

Delicious Grape Chutney

It’s that time of year again for the Waz Fam here in Wisconsin.  Fall has arrived, which on the plus side, means it’s squash, apple and cranberry season.   On the negative side,...

This. Is My Love Language.

Surely you’ve all heard of the concept of love languages?  Many years ago we did a study on the five love languages- how people show their love, and how they best see...