The next round of my Thanksgiving Dinner Firehouse Challenge compares real mashed potatoes vs. instant mashed potatoes. Don't get me wrong, I understand the lure of instant mashed potatoes. You want comfort and you want it now. I love them so much that if a food could be your … [Read more...] about From a Box or Homemade? Real Mashed Potatoes vs. Instant
Recipes
Recipe: Mom’s Cranberry Bread
My mother passed away last September, and with the holidays approaching, I am longing for her cranberry bread. Gently warmed and slathered with butter, this cranberry bread tastes like Christmas morning to me. The flavor is sweet yet tart, and the look beautiful thanks to the … [Read more...] about Recipe: Mom’s Cranberry Bread
No-Fuss, Easy Roast Turkey Breast with Gravy
With so many people opting for smaller holiday meals this year, I wanted to share my foolproof method of roasting a turkey breast. I rarely roast a whole turkey. I usually break my turkeys down and cook the dark and white meat separately as they require different cooking … [Read more...] about No-Fuss, Easy Roast Turkey Breast with Gravy
Pumpkin Spice Banana Bread
Banana bread might just be the official food of quarantine. At one point in the spring of 2020, I felt like everyone was posting photos of it. The furor died down in 2021 and by this October, I was ready to put those overripe fruit back to work. This is my version of a popular … [Read more...] about Pumpkin Spice Banana Bread
Budget-Friendly Recipes for One or Two
I've been hearing from many readers looking for simple, budget-friendly recipes—especially now that food prices seem to get higher every week. I know what it’s like to cook for just yourself or one other person and not want to deal with a pile of dishes afterward. Most … [Read more...] about Budget-Friendly Recipes for One or Two
