Pumpkin Seeds ~ 4 Ways!

I carved seven pumpkins this year…with this, I had a boatload of seeds.  The following are a combination of recipe flavors recommended from my Facebook friends. Spicy-Sweet Seeds: 1 cup  pumpkin seeds 1/4 tsp cinnamon 1/8 tsp cayenne 1 tsp avocado oil 1T raw honey Asian-Sesame Seeds: 1T coconut...

Pear-Applesauce (Crock-Pot)

The autumn breeze just screamed for this recipe.  Very simple ~ it makes the house smell fantastic ~ and it’s just good.  Great by itself or on the side of a pork chop! 4 lbs variety of apples, peeled, cored and sliced 1 lb pears, any variety, peeled, cored and sliced 1 T Vietnamese Cinnamon 1/8 cup...

Squash Casserole

Being from Georgia, we always had squash casserole for Thanksgiving and it was one of my favorites.  When I was pregnant with my second child,  I craved squash casserole for some reason and I made one a week.  The traditional recipe calls for cheese and bread.  I was missing this side dish today, so I...

Balsamic Strawberries

The first time I tried this, my friend brought them over to a backyard party.  When she suggested that she was bringing strawberries in balsamic vinegar, I thought “Ewww!”…but I said, “Fantastic ~ that sounds great!”.  But, they were actually amazing.  So simple.  But, oh so...

Cuke & Onion Side Salad

My mom used to make this all time for us when I was growing up. I haven’t had it in years…it’s funny how tastes and smells can take you back in time. This is a super simple yummy side salad. Prepare the night before, as this is much better once it has had time to “pickle”. 1...