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 | Dec 4, 2019 | Baked, Christmas, Desserts, Food, Sweet Sundays
Need a classic cookie recipe that makes enough for everyone on your list? Look no further than these addictive and festive Christmas Sugar Cookies. I have a Christmas binder full of recipes that I’ve been adding to for about 10 years! Ever since I started...
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 | Jan 23, 2016 | Food, Lists
Hello winter, and hello citrus! It seems everywhere I look there are glorious citrus recipes of all kinds. From buddah’s hand to tangelo, everything is bright and sunny in the darkest part of our year here in Oregon. Lately I can’t get enough lemon...
by Darlene Veenhuizen | Jan 23, 2015 | Desserts, Frozen Treats
This is magic ice cream. It’s magic because you don’t need an ice cream maker! Nigella Lawson dreamed up this recipe, in her book Nigella Bites. Seville oranges are in season usually around January. They are very bitter, bracing and just perfect in this...
