by Darlene Veenhuizen | Jul 27, 2021 | Appetizers, Christmas, Easy, Food, Happy Hour at Home, Holidays, Snacks
You can improvise a cheeseboard (or snack board, charcuterie board) for any occasion and season if you remember some simple rules… Boards are so easy and endlessly customizable. Should you choose to go with whatever looks good to you, or a fun theme (“backyard...
by Darlene Veenhuizen | Apr 28, 2020 | Easy, Egg-Free, Food, Main Dishes, Meat
What do you call a meal you can whip up in minutes, that uses pantry and fridge staples, and is oh so satisfying? A win-win-win, that’s what I call it. This recipe for beef chilaquiles has been just that for me over the last 10 or 15 years I’ve been...
by Darlene Veenhuizen | Dec 2, 2019 | Easy, Food, Main Dishes, Meat, Vegetables
Here’s one that comes together in a snap, is healthy, and family-friendly: STUFFED DELICATA SQUASH! I go back to this each year the weather turns colder and I want to serve up something hearty AND healthy. This evolved from a recipe that someone else told...
by Darlene Veenhuizen | Aug 4, 2019 | Camping, Easy, Food, Main Dishes, Meat, Travel
Camping season is well underway! What is it about cooking outside on a campfire that is so, so good? I think it’s the sitting around the campfire part. Food on the campfire does seem to take longer to cook – but it tastes better! (or maybe I’m just...
by Darlene Veenhuizen | May 20, 2019 | Baked, Breakfast, Desserts, Easy, Egg-Free, Food, Sweet Sundays
I overslept. It was 9 and I was supposed to be at a potluck by 10 AM. I had to bring something. UGH. Why?! Why why why do I do this to myself. Groan. Breathe. Bake! Luckily, I’ve got a simple dessert I can whip up with items I usually always have on hand. Mix...
by Darlene Veenhuizen | Oct 29, 2014 | Appetizers, Easy, Happy Hour at Home, Holidays, Snacks
This. Is. It. The thing I crave from Kenny and Zukes. I want this on my bagel. I want it on my crackers. I basically want it on everything, but on figs, it becomes an elegant fall appetizer that would be perfect with a dry, crisp white wine. It’s maple...
