Another turkey week has come and gone, and The Thanksgiving Feast is no longer. But oh boy, was it good! My mom does a very classic Thanksgiving meal – roast turkey (no brining, no spatchcocking, no roulade, no complications – just perfectly roasted turkey), my Grandma’s amazing stuffing recipe, mashed potatoes, gravy, cranberry sauce (homemade!), […] Read more…
Let’s Talk about Food Recalls
You may have heard today that Jennie-O Turkey Store is recalling about 91,000 pounds of ground turkey because of an issue with Salmonella. I’ve seen varied consumer responses to this recall – from panic-mode to completely silly to common sense. (I track social media stories and comments for my job as communications director for the […] Read more…
Apple Fritter Bread with Maple Glaze
Good morning, friends! I’ve just finished my coffee and this amazing Apple Fritter Bread, which was a perfect start to this rather cold, dreary day in Minnesota. It’s been a lovely weekend overall, I’d say. Yesterday I had the house almost to myself. Teacher Man was deer hunting (no luck, unfortunately), and Joe went to […] Read more…
Turkey Lasagna Soup for the Instant Pot
How about a bonus turkey recipe this week? Usually I hold my recipes until Tuesday but this one is just too good not to share right this very minute. It’s another Instant Pot recipe so … bonus points for that! I’ve been really digging my Instant Pot lately and still have a slew of recipes […] Read more…
Turkey Tuesday: Cajun Turkey Burgers with Mango Slaw
These turkey burgers, you guys! I was playing around with a jerk turkey burger recipe from The Food Network and came up with this version which is AH-MAZING! Teacher Man raved. Even Joe liked them. Here’s the thing – ground turkey is like a blank slate. Go ahead and add spices and flavors because turkey […] Read more…
Turkey Tuesday: Roasted Cauliflower White Cheddar Soup with Turkey
Bring on the soups, chowders, chili, and comfort foods now that it’s October! I’ve already made soup for the past two Sunday night suppers, including this delicious Roasted Cauliflower White Cheddar Soup with Turkey. It’s thick and creamy and almost more of a chowder than soup. I also feel like you could do some add-ins […] Read more…
Joe’s Favorite Chocolate Chip Cookies
Happy Sunday night … and the night before the 2018-19 school year starts! While I can’t believe my baby is headed to high school, Joe has assured me he is ready to start the new school year. His binder is ready and lunch is packed, complete with his favorite chocolate chip cookies. I shared this […] Read more…
Turkey Tuesday: Turkey Cashew Pasta Salad for a Crowd
This pasta salad serves a small army so it’s great if you have a potluck coming up or simply have a huge family! I brought it to the marching band’s family potluck earlier this month and it was a big hit. The recipe won first place in the Minnesota Turkey Growers Association’s annual Turkey Taste-Off […] Read more…