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Sam’s Sweet and Smoky Triple Pig Chili
My chili. A crowd pleaser, or at least
Fig Tart to Welcome Fall
Autumn, when you can feel the warmth of the sun
Smoky Bacon and Blue Potato Salad
It’s September first! To me that means
Menu Planning, Spring 2016
It is time for my annual spring menu plan! I
Easter Cookie Play Day 2016
Once upon a time, there was this gigantic bowl of
Another round of COOKIES!
Time for another round of Sam’s Annual Cookie
Pie Decorating #1 – Pie Crust Appliques
Pie season is here! Apple, pumpkin, pecan… not
Pepper Jelly!
Remember when I went canning crazy last year? Well,
Ginger Cream Filled Pumpkin Muffins
Muffins are perfect, aren’t they? All round and
Popper Muffins
And when I say Popper Muffins I mean Jalapeno Popper
Fall Food Magazine Menu Thoughts
All summer, and holding on throughout September (when
Apple, Cheese, and Sausage Brunch Cake
In Sam’s and my Fall 2015 Challenge here at 2
Pumpkin Spice Tacos!
It started as a joke, but it’s not a bad meal!
Squash Apple and Kielbasa Risotto
I’ve literally been trying to write this post
Pin-spiration: So Let’s Talk About Fall…
So let’s talk about Fall. Mmmm, fall!
I’d eat those!
I love beets. Aaron hates beets. HATES
What’s Up Wednesday: Lotsa Cookies
I did some marathon baking last week. This is
Margarita Inspired Cupcakes!
I know it is more than a week past Cinco de Mayo, so
A Real Breakfast
Ugh, you guys. It has been a ROUGH few weeks in
Secret Recipe Black Bean Soup
This recipe for black bean soup is not going to be so
I Have Loved You Card & Last Minute Cookies & Cream Brownies
Happy Valentine’s Day!! I had to wait
Chocolate Cappuccino Chip Cookies
We must be having a little sweets week here, although
Bring on the Banana Caramel Cake!
Sam’s card from last week made me start craving
No Recipe Broccoli Soup
On Mondays, my mom usually comes over for dinner.
Playing with Frosting: 2014 Christmas Cookies
Just too much fun. I look forward to this every
Cookie Swap 2014 Part 2: The Cookie Recipes!
(see Part 1 from yesterday on why I’m about to
Cookie Swap 2014 Part 1: the Party!
I don’t think my Mom is going to be expecting
Vanilla Roasted Pears with Honey Whipped Mascarpone
Vanilla Roasted Pears with Honey Whipped
What’s Up Wednesday: Honey-roasted Pumpkin
Just a quick little post today to show you one of the
What’s Up Wednesday: a Different Pumpkin Bread
I actually can’t believe I’ve never posted
The Best Sausage Stuffing
I know I’ve mentioned our weekly potluck meals
Canning Adventures
It all started with this jam. This
Chocolate-Almond Pretzel Drops
You can almost call these health food. Dark
Tomato Cobbler Using Cornmeal and Herbs
I’ve been playing with my new Tomato Cobbler
Marinara
There’s nothing particularly thrilling about
Autumn Popcorn Bark
Mmmm! Treats! Autumn-inspired almond bark …
Peaches!
Peaches! On Monday I sporadically decided to
My Early September Menu Plan
As usual when I start a menu plan, I always checked
Potluck Menus
Lately I’ve been going to a lot of potluck
Frig Contents Emergency! A Story
What do you do when your husband wakes you up early
Fresh Tomato Tart with Herb and Garlic Ricotta
If you are extremely lucky when you are making this
Blueberry Crisp for Breakfast!
That’s right, I said it… Breakfast!
Chocolate Duet Cookie Recipe
Every week my small group meets at Panera. We
Try this recipe! Roasted Cauliflower Peppercorn Salad
I’m a harried, busy, not-afraid-to-say-so
“Gail’s Favorite Things” Cookies, the Chocolate Version
Caramel, chocolate, coconut, cinnamon … these
Greek Yogurt Cheese
Did you know you could turn yogurt (in this case
What’s Up Wednesday: Strawberry Madness
So when I asked my mother in law to bring me a whole
Sunburst Quiche
Today is one of those “I made something
Go To Dinner: Buffalo Chicken & Broccoli Quinoa
Buffalo Chicken & Broccoli Quinoa. With
Happy 5th Anniversary!
To my darling daughter Samantha and her
What’s Up Wednesday: Round Up of Round Ups for Infused Water
They’re so pretty, those infused waters! And
Crunchy Herb Topped Tilapia
MMMMMMMMM! OK, flash back in time a few
Menu Plan featuring Spring Vegetables
I feel like I’ve done this before. This menu
Asparagus Tart
An asparagus tart, just my own, inspired by a
New Favorite Quick Go-To Dinner
Somehow Mondays have become my days to post food.
Scone Craving! Mango Pistachio Scones
It hit me hard today, this craving for a fresh hot
Roasted Corn & Peach Guac-Salsa
Conversation with Aaron this afternoon via
Peanut Butter Banana Breakfast Cookies
I’m been having some ridiculous sweet cravings
What’s Up Wednesday: Soups for Spring
Asparagus, fresh peas, artichokes — they
Riffing on Recipes: Broths in Progress
I’m a little short on creativity this week.
Egg Week: Tie-Dye Eggs Two Ways
There’s a bit of a pun going on here! I have
Egg Week: Decoupage Eggs
Honestly, this was fun to attempt… but just not
What’s Up Wednesday: Eating Easter Eggs
It’s always the after-Easter dilemma: what to do
Playday: Natural Egg Dyeing!
I had WAAAAY too much fun today in the kitchen! Way!
Egg Week: White Patterns on Colored Eggs!
Easter! And eggs!! I LOVE decorating Easter
What’s Up Wednesday: Get Linked Cucumber Salads!
I had something else originally planned for
Carrot Banana Cake
This isn’t carrot cake like you might have
Lemon Chia Seed Muffins
I recently came across a recipe for Honey Lemon Chia
What’s Up Wednesday: Get Linked! Oats and More
Oatmeal season isn’t over until I stop sleeping
What’s Up Wednesday: Early Spring Menu Plan
Spring here is a mash-up of sunny clear days mixed
White Chocolate Coconut Mug Cookie with a St. Patrick’s Day Twist!
Mug Cookies. Whoever thought of making
Chicken, Gorgonzola, and Edamame Pesto Pasta Salad
Ok, I know that is a really, incredibly long name for
Lazy Sunday Mornings & Chocolate Donuts
We’ve gotten into this awesome lazy routine for
Toasted Coconut Banana Bread
This is my kind of banana bread. None of that
What’s Up Wednesday: Dessert Recipes!
Have you recovered from any Valentine’s Day
Deconstructed Rocky Road Cookies
So, were you excitedly anticipating my recipe since I
February Chocolate Dessert Challenge REVEAL
I’m renaming our blog
Go Seahawks Applesauce Spice Bread
My son’s favorite birthday cake is an
Banana Blondies with Dark Chocolate Chunks!
So this is how bananas work at my house: 1. buy
Lemon Coconut Frozen Yogurt
It might seem a little odd that I’m posting a
New Year, New Flavors!
A new year, some new flavors! I got a few cookbooks
Gail’s 2013 Gingerbread House
Whooo Hooo and E-I-E-I-O! I love my gingerbread
Christmas Gingerbread House
“It’s beginning to look a lot like
Gingerbread House Challenge Reveal!
Merry Christmas!!! We hope you are enjoying this
Sneak Peek: Gingerbread Accents
My turn to post, and since my creativity is so sucked
Sam’s 3rd Annual Cookie Swap!
Last Weekend was my 3rd Annual Cookie Swap! I LOVE
Peppermint Blossom Cookies
I didn’t realize that Hershey’s was
Fan Girl: Two Peas & Their Pod
Seriously. Fan Girl. She doesn’t know
Peanut Butter Eggnog Ice Cream with a Nutella Swirl!
I’ve been asking for an ice cream maker for a
December Crafting Challenges
It’s December?!?! YAY!!! I heart Christmas,
Bun Warmer Hack
Here’s what you need to get started: a long
In the Mood for Super Carbs!
I must need more energy. I KNOW I need more energy
Oven Dried Tomatoes!
I LOVE Costco. Like love it. If I have the time,
Recipe Review: Garlic Soup with Pork Rolls
You either had an “Yuuummm!” or an
Sam’s Loaded Guac!
So when I was at Trader Joes last week I bought one
Teal Petal Cake!
It’s been a long time since I decorated a cake!
Recipe Review: Smoky Peanut and Chicken Soup
Here is another rave review about a soup from the
Recipe Review: Zucchini, Cheese, & Italian Sausage Soup
This is NOT the kind of soup I would normally choose
Gail’s Carrot Soup
This soup is designed to be quick and LESS
Smoked Salmon and Caramelized Onion Personal Quiche!
It’s salmon fishing time again! Aaron is
Kale Apple Salad
So that other half of the bag of kale I used for the
Carrot Cake Sandwich Cookies with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting!
Please forgive me, because I’m about to go into
Roasted Pumpkin & Kale Gratin
I can blame this recipe on Trader Joe’s. Blane
Spicy Corn Chowder
Spicy… I used to not really like spicy food
Soup Dunkers? or Bread Biscotti?
You decide! I can’t figure out what to
Pumpkin Blondies!
I’m going to say right off the bat…
30 Ways to Eat an Apple a Day
An apple a day keeps the doctor away! Right? Many
Raw Apple Bread
I’m so excited for APPLE WEEK here at 2create!
Apple Hand Pies and Perfect Timing!
APPLE week!! And of course I had to start it off by
Caramelized Onion (savory) Bread Pudding
I love bread pudding! Most of them, anyway. They
Is it fall yet? Get Linked: Pumpkin Crazy!
I know the official start of fall isn’t for a
“A Handful of This” Garden Salad
Some days you harvest enough of one kind of vegetable
Healthier Rhubarb Muffins!
Please note I did not say healthy! HA… these
Seeds and Basil and Bread, Oh My!
Or I should say… Seeds and Basil and Bread, OH
Stocked up: Freezer Meals!
I can’t believe it has been a month since I
Straight from the Oven: Pretzels!
I’ve been wanting to make pretzels for a while
Get Linked! Summer Drinks!
As my due date looms nearer and nearer (10DAYS!!!), I
Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
Oh, the memories attached to this recipe! My kids,
Blueberry Blondies!
The first time I ever had a Blondie was at Applebees.
Let’s talk about Peanut Butter…
Let’s talk about Peanut Butter. And Chocolate.
Tomato & Corn Summer Salad
Aah, summer! Cookouts, mosquitoes,
Prep Time!
I’m not sure if it’s that my
Wordless Wednesday: My Breakfast Toast Today
Mmmmmmmm! Eat this broiled toast with nice
Hello Dolly Brownies
You know these bars. Well, you *knew* them before
Graduation Cake!
Just in case you can’t tell from the
Smoked Salmon Spread Party Platter
My family loves veggies. I count myself a lucky mom
Summer Shortcake
Gail here — the older generation :) is bringing
Sweet & Savory
Have you ever gotten stuck on a flavor combo? Ever
Get Linked! Cool Carbs for Hot Summer
I am here to talk summer cooking today! How to keep
CHIPS
I’m having a bit of deja-vu today, or maybe
Shortcut Gourmet Brownies
It’s Wednesday! Not Wordless… no
Asparagus-Asparagus Risotto
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Leftovers I WANT to Eat for Days!
I know that isn’t the prettiest photo to start
Monday Morning Coffee!
I don’t drink coffee every day… but
April Pie Crust School: Fresh Berry Tarts!
What’s better than eating fresh berries whole
Wordless Wednesday: The BEST Spring Minestrone EVER
This was by FAR the BEST Minestrone I’ve ever
Happy Easter! Robin’s Egg Cheesecake
I brought you some dessert! I’m bringing
The best day to eat fried dough?
The best day to eat fried dough? Duh… any day!
Wordless Wednesday: Vitamix!
As always… a (MOSTLY) Wordless Wednesday!
Berry Coffee Cake in a Mug
My giant bag of mixed frozen berries was calling my
Sweet Tooth
I’m going to make this post somewhat short and
Wordless Wednesday: Whipped Cream and Chocolate
As usual, it’s never Wholly Wordless Wednesday
February Pie Crust School: Baking an Empty Shell
Here we are! Pie Crust School Lesson #2! Now that
Parfait To-Go!
I always have trouble coming up with what to eat for
Rotten Apples…
Ok, so they aren’t quite rotten… but you
January Pie Crust School: Basics
How are your pie crust skills? After one embarrassing
Creative Quiche-ery
Definitions by Gail… Quiche: 1. creative
Spinach and Dried Tomato Roll
It’s really hard to put up a savory recipe
Pumpkin Zucchini Chocolate Yummy-ness!
So the hubs and I decided to tackle our pantry this
COOKIES, COOKIES, COOKIES!
I’ve made it an annual tradition to host a
Authentic Old-School Snickerdoodles
I find myself dismayed these days to see so many
Easy Holiday Appetizer: Sun-dried Tomato Pesto
It is that time of year where there are lots of
Cranberry Thanksgivings!
Happy Thanksgiving! I hope you all have some
The Mysterious Quince Fruit
They dined on mince, and slices of quince, Which
Browned-Butter Shortbread Leaves
These cookies make me want to sit down with a
Hot Spiced Cider — a Halloween Tradition
We have a Halloween tradition, which is that I have a
Venison Chili Soup!
It is hunting season! And to me that means using as
Little-Bit-of-Everything Cookies
I love oatmeal… and chocolate chips… and
Frozen Tomato Paste and Chipotles
If you hang out on the internet at all these
Pumpkin & Caramel!
Fall. Yup, it has officially arrived. And… I.
Triple Coconut Rice
I didn’t plan on blogging about this rice today. Or
Individual Nectarine and Pear Upside-Down Cakes!
Happy Monday! Even though it is still warm this
DIY Dried Tomatoes
It’s that time of the year! Time to catch the
Save it for Later: Roasted Peppers!
Remember those $2 bags from my local produce market?
Partly Potato Salad
Wow that’s a big picture! LOL! Gail here,
Southwest Pot Pie
Last Friday I told you I’d been in more of a
Pickles!!
Although this post ended up in the ‘Eat Drink
Sam’s Spicy Crab Portobellos
I think I’m becoming more of a foodie. I mean,
Homemade Chocolate Fudge Syrup and a Taste Test
In this month’s Food & Wine magazine (Sept ’12),
Fresh Peach Brown Butter Cake
A few days ago, I ran across a recipe online and I
Shrimp & Salsa Pasta!
Back from China = coming home to an empty fridge!
Got Limes?
I go through a lot of limes in the summer. I love
Rhubarb Pies!
Yumm. Rhubarb. To me this is like the epitome of
Beach Scramble
This weekend hubby and I went to our family cabin,
Fondant Cake Topper — Go Cougs!
This fondant cake topper was made for my daughter
Raspberry and White Chocolate Scones
I hope you like raspberries and white
A Salad with Corn, and a Small Lesson about Curry Powder
Here is your go-to recipe for any corn-on-the-cob
Iced Tea 4 Ways
First Post… Let’s jump right in and kick
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