Cranberry Sauce. I hated it as a child. It’s still not my favorite thing so it skips my mind when I’m planning Thanksgiving. I’ve tried all kinds of fancy things, but what people really want most is simple, basic cranberry sauce! But whether you are a make-ahead Polly planner or you just realized you forgot … Read more
Oh, I love me a stuffed pepper! Brings back memories from my youth. My Mom would make them with ground beef and rice stuffed into whole green peppers with a simple, but flavorful tomato sauce over them. We loved them! This is my modified (as always) version, to make them healthier, prettier and with that … Read more
Here in Tucson, we celebrate Cinco de Mayo (the 5th of May) in true Mexican style, even though the holiday seems to be an American creation! There are parties and restaurants have specials and basically, it is an excuse for indulging in Margaritas and Mexican food and all the fun, festive things that brings. Bright … Read more
I don’t know about you, but I LOVE gravy! This time of year always reminds me of that. I like to put it on everything! But, let’s face it, some of us are trying to eat less meat and don’t always have bones and parts or drippings to use to make good meat gravy. Enter this … Read more