This is the first dessert I have made out of Sara’s cookbook and it couldn’t have been any easier. This fruit dish was great during the Midwestern summer. I’m not giving away any secrets. You’ll have to read this one for yourself! Going into the oven. And the tasty final treat! page 326

*Warning* – long post alert! Butter. It’s delicious. And now I know, it’s so easy to make! I was completely mesmerized by this process. Thankfully, Sara provided another two-page spread of step-by-step directions that helped guide me through this butter making experience. I poured the cream in the mixer, and away I went! Getting close…

My attempt with homemade chicken stock went so well that I decided to go ahead and try the vegetable stock next. I’ve learned that I can throw my vegetable scraps from other recipes into the freezer and then pull them out to make a stock. I love that! It is very important in our family,…

Potatoes! This is a recipe everyone in my family will eat. And the fact that bacon is involved makes them even more appealing. This is a super easy side dish. Get it going and you can basically leave it alone until you are ready to serve. Here are the potatoes before they went into the…

If you like mushrooms, this recipe is for you. Mushrooms in the sauce and mushrooms in the burger. All those mushrooms meant some deep and intense flavor, especially in the sauce. And I had a helper on this one! Sara’s method and interpretation of stroganoff created many layers of flavor in a short amount of…

*Spoiler alert* Jill Levy, I may not know you, but your risotto was tasty! I never realized how little I knew about cooking until now. And how limited I have been with the ingredients I use to cook! You’re probably tired of reading it and I’m tired of acknowledging it, but once again this recipe…

Another side dish! These tomatoes were very easy to make. First you cut off the tops. Sprinkle with salt, and turn them over to drain. I doubled this recipe. Then you mix up the topping. Another new ingredient I’ve never used – anchovy fillets! Hmm… My husband liked these. And they were a beautiful final…

The Summer Version: Time to make some side dishes! The creamy texture of this corn came from using an interesting technique of putting some of the corn in a blender and then adding it to the rest. Also, it has a bit of a spicy kick making it a little different from a regular corn…

This dish was delicious! It just jumped to the number one favorite recipe I’ve made out of this cookbook up to this point. I have never made anything I would consider to be of restaurant quality, until now. There was a depth of flavor to this stew that made you want to keep eating more….

I’ve heard mixed reviews about making your own chicken stock. Many have said it is delicious, but is it worth the time it takes to make? Especially when you can just buy it all ready to go in a can or box? I have often thought about making my own chicken stock, but never have…