A hearty, flavor-packed dish that practically cooks itself—leaving you more time to dance around the kitchen. Ingredients 1 cup beef broth 3/4 cup cornmeal 1 pound ground beef 1 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1 jar (16 ounces) chunky salsa 1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained 1 can (15 ounces) black […]
November 27, 2025
If pecan pie and cookies had a delicious little baby, a Pecan Pie Bar would be it. They’re gooey. They’re crunchy. They’re buttery. They are everything wonderful about fall, winter… or Tuesdays… or honestly any day you want to treat yourself.
November 21, 2025
While visiting Arizona’s Saguaro National Forest, you can view miles of these cacti dominating the landscape, creating a breathtaking desert ecosystem. The forest is divided into two districts near Tucson, where saguaros grow alongside mesquite trees, barrel cactus, the friendly touchy pokey jumping cholla (they never fail to give me their love and attention! Ouchy!), palo verdes, and a variety of desert wildlife.
November 21, 2025
This starts with a t, ends with a t, and is filled with tea. What is it?
September 11, 2025
Yellow Squash Casserole Ingredients 6 Tbsp. unsalted butter, divided 3 lbs. yellow squash, sliced 1/4-inch thick (from 5 medium squash) 1 medium-size yellow onion, chopped (about 1 1/2 cups) 2 tsp. kosher salt, divided 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 1 (8-oz.) container sour cream 4 oz. sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded (about 1 cup) 2 oz. Swiss cheese, shredded (about 1/2 cup) 1/2 cup mayonnaise 2 tsp. chopped fresh thyme 1/2 tsp. black pepper 2 sleeves […]
August 4, 2025
Whisk together eggs, whipping cream, and butter in a large bowl. Gradually add the sugar mixture, whisking until smooth.
Stir in the corn. To give this dish a Southwestern touch, stir in 1 (5-oz.) can of chopped green chiles and 1/4 teaspoon of ground cumin.
July 14, 2025
As a sky watcher, for birds, stars, meteor showers, the aurora borealis, and yes, sometimes UFOs, it’s always exciting to see cloud formations that look like they could be “other worldly.” While recently visiting Lake Chelan, I was graced with the presence of UFO-looking clouds off in the distance. This got me curious about how […]
July 11, 2025
Our family loves to order papaya salad when we go out for Thai food. I’ve wanted to try this recipe at home, but I never seem to think of grabbing a green papaya while I’m still at the grocery store because they are usually ripe! I did get lucky recently and found a completely green one, so I decided to give it a try.
We definitely weren’t disappointed. The bold flavors of the lime and chilis and the sweetness of the cane sugar and tomatoes really blended well together. If you like a little more heat, you can increase the chili peppers. It’s also fun to make, especially after a long day at work. You can really kick out the jams while working the mortar and pestle since there is a lot of pounding! Enjoy!
June 4, 2025
