Relaxed and Ready to Cook

We just got back from a holiday vacation in Idaho. We started our trip in Boise where we stayed with my sister and her family and celebrated Christmas with them and my father. We drove around the city and saw amazing Christmas light displays, went sledding in Idaho City, went on a sleigh ride and had dinner at Bogus Basin (courtesy of my sister and her husband Brooks - awesome present guys), we

Relaxed and Ready to Cook

We just got back from a holiday vacation in Idaho. We started our trip in Boise where we stayed with my sister and her family and celebrated Christmas with them and my father. We drove around the city and saw amazing Christmas light displays, went sledding in Idaho City, went on a sleigh ride and had dinner at Bogus Basin (courtesy of my sister and her husband Brooks - awesome present guys), we

Holiday Break

I am going to take the next week off to spend time with my kids, my family, and friends. We plan to relax, go sledding, read books, play games, go skiing, eat tasty food, and hangout together. I am leaving a few links to some of my favorite foods... see you soon.Appetizers: Caprese Skewers Creamy Clam Dip Cream Cheese and Bacon Stuffed Jalapeños Caramelized Onion Crostini Beef, Chicken, and Pork

Holiday Break

I am going to take the next week off to spend time with my kids, my family, and friends. We plan to relax, go sledding, read books, play games, go skiing, eat tasty food, and hangout together. I am leaving a few links to some of my favorite foods... see you soon.Appetizers: Caprese Skewers Creamy Clam Dip Cream Cheese and Bacon Stuffed Jalapeños Caramelized Onion Crostini Beef, Chicken, and Pork

Happy Holidays!

Photo taken at: Timberline Lodge by Chad Nelson Merry Christmas!From my family to yours we wish you a wonderful Holiday Season and a Happy New Year. ~Pam

Happy Holidays!

Photo taken at: Timberline Lodge by Chad Nelson Merry Christmas!From my family to yours we wish you a wonderful Holiday Season and a Happy New Year. ~Pam

Happy Thanksgiving!

I hope you all have a wonderful holiday. I am looking forward to seeing old friends, eating lots of great food, and spending time with my family. See you in a few days.

Happy Thanksgiving!

I hope you all have a wonderful holiday. I am looking forward to seeing old friends, eating lots of great food, and spending time with my family. See you in a few days.

Mini Lemon Pies and Mini Cherry Pies

When I saw this recipe on Georgia's site The Comfort of Cooking, I knew I would be making these beauties immediately. My kids love fruit pies so making them their own perfect little pie made them so happy! My daughter and I had so much fun making these together... she especially loved cutting out each little flower for the top crusts. These were extremely quick and simple to make and they tasted

Mini Lemon Pies and Mini Cherry Pies

When I saw this recipe on Georgia's site The Comfort of Cooking, I knew I would be making these beauties immediately. My kids love fruit pies so making them their own perfect little pie made them so happy! My daughter and I had so much fun making these together... she especially loved cutting out each little flower for the top crusts. These were extremely quick and simple to make and they tasted

Herb Dinner Rolls

I recently saw a recipe for herb dinner rolls on my friend Marjie's site which inspired me to make these rolls. I used my Mom's Dinner Roll recipe and added some fresh basil, fresh parsley, and a bit of dried oregano to make these extremely delicious dinner rolls. They were so flavorful with the added herbs and a huge hit with my dinner guests. These rolls will make your holiday dinner extra

Herb Dinner Rolls

I recently saw a recipe for herb dinner rolls on my friend Marjie's site which inspired me to make these rolls. I used my Mom's Dinner Roll recipe and added some fresh basil, fresh parsley, and a bit of dried oregano to make these extremely delicious dinner rolls. They were so flavorful with the added herbs and a huge hit with my dinner guests. These rolls will make your holiday dinner extra

Roasted Yams with Maple, Dried Cranberries and Pecans

This side dish is so delicious! The combination of the soft yams with the crunchy pecans, tart cranberries, and sweet maple is wonderful. I love how easy it is to make and that it has very little clean up. This is a new favorite holiday side dish.Roasted Yams with Maple, Dried Cranberries, and Pecans:Recipe and photos by For the Love of Cooking.netDrizzle of olive oil2-3 yams, peeled and large

Roasted Yams with Maple, Dried Cranberries and Pecans

This side dish is so delicious! The combination of the soft yams with the crunchy pecans, tart cranberries, and sweet maple is wonderful. I love how easy it is to make and that it has very little clean up. This is a new favorite holiday side dish.Roasted Yams with Maple, Dried Cranberries, and Pecans:Recipe and photos by For the Love of Cooking.netDrizzle of olive oil2-3 yams, peeled and large

Tomato Tian

Here's another wonderful side dish for the holidays. I love making Vegetable Tian but this time I decided to keep it all about the tomatoes. I picked up some beautiful yellow tomatoes at the store recently and decided to make a tian using them along with some Roma tomatoes I already had on hand. I topped the baked tomatoes with shredded Parmesan cheese and Italian flavored panko as well as fresh

Tomato Tian

Here's another wonderful side dish for the holidays. I love making Vegetable Tian but this time I decided to keep it all about the tomatoes. I picked up some beautiful yellow tomatoes at the store recently and decided to make a tian using them along with some Roma tomatoes I already had on hand. I topped the baked tomatoes with shredded Parmesan cheese and Italian flavored panko as well as fresh

Green Bean and Mushroom Casserole

I won't be cooking Thanksgiving dinner this year because we are heading to a friend's house to enjoy her amazing cooking. I decided since I wouldn't be cooking a turkey feast to share with you all, I could at least cook some of my favorite Thanksgiving side dishes to share.I'll admit it... I love the green bean casserole using canned soup and French's onions. I wanted to make a homemade version

Green Bean and Mushroom Casserole

I won't be cooking Thanksgiving dinner this year because we are heading to a friend's house to enjoy her amazing cooking. I decided since I wouldn't be cooking a turkey feast to share with you all, I could at least cook some of my favorite Thanksgiving side dishes to share.I'll admit it... I love the green bean casserole using canned soup and French's onions. I wanted to make a homemade version

Corned Beef, Sautéed Cabbage and Onions, and Roasted Potatoes and Carrots

Happy St. Patrick's Day!I've never made corned beef before and I was excited to try it out this year. I thought about baking it or roasting it but I decided to go the traditional route and boil it. I have to say, boiling meat seemed a bit strange to me but I was pleasantly surprised when I ate it because it turned out tender, juicy and delicious. I served the corned beef with cabbage, potatoes

Corned Beef, Sautéed Cabbage and Onions, and Roasted Potatoes and Carrots

Happy St. Patrick's Day!I've never made corned beef before and I was excited to try it out this year. I thought about baking it or roasting it but I decided to go the traditional route and boil it. I have to say, boiling meat seemed a bit strange to me but I was pleasantly surprised when I ate it because it turned out tender, juicy and delicious. I served the corned beef with cabbage, potatoes