May you be blessed with good health, family, friends and peace in your hearts. I wish you all happy holidays as you celebrate the season and look ahead to a new decade. With much mirth and gratitude for your support over the years, Melissa
Author: mdesignboutique
Mediterranean Vegetable & Gnocchi Soup (with or without sausage)
This recipe is so easy and so delicious…and healthy to boot! 2 Tbsp Olive Oil 1 Large Onion, Diced Small 4 Cloves Garlic, Minced 14 Ounces Italian Chicken Sausage Hot or Sweet (Optional), Sliced or Ground 1 Pound Button Mushrooms, Sliced 3 tbsp Tomato Paste 1 15 Ounce Can Crushed or Diced Tomatoes 1 Tsp…
Soup & Slowcooker Recipe Round-up
Favorite Recipes for Soup and Slow Cooker.
Gingerbread Butcher 2019 – Part 1
Demolition of last year’s house, and this year’s subject: Monticello
Red and Green Enchilada Sauce, Vegan and Gluten-free
I’ve just made my Red and (Hatch) Green Enchilada Sauces to my shop, and you can pre-order them here. The sauce will ship in January to all who pre-order. Shelf-stable (suitable for shipping and unrefrigerated storage), this sauce is made in 7.5 quart batches with all peppers, chilies, and tomatoes roasted by me. Both sauces…
Cocktail: The Lumberjack
Real Maple Syrup Is A MUST!
How To Make Homemade Masa From Field Corn
This year, after moving from Austin, Texas to the Seattle area, I came upon some beautiful corn at my new local Farmer’s Market. I assumed it was decorative, so I asked the vendor. He said sure, but it was also Field Corn (which is called other names as well) that one could use to make…
Healthier Potato Soup
Traditional Scandinavian Potato Soup made healthier by replacing some potatoes with cauliflower and turnips, and reducing the amount of higher fat ingredients like butter and milk, and omitting cream. Flexible for making leftovers more exciting.
Fall Holiday Recipe Challenge
Many of you participated in my first recipe challenge for Savory Pumpkin/Squash Recipes. You can check out the round-up of those recipes here. This time around let’s share recipes for Halloween and/or Thanksgiving festivities. Get creative! What’s the best dish for pre or post-trick-or-treating? What kind of crazy dish could we bring to a Halloween…
Quick Fall Soup: Chicken Enchilada easy/slowcooker
This can be made on the stove quickly or slow-cooked while you relax. Ingredients: 2 – 3 chicken breasts 2 carrots, cubed 2 spines celery, cut 1/3 inch pieces 1 onion, diced medium 1 jar tomatillo salsa 6 cups stock 24 oz can black beans 14 oz can diced tomatoes and green chilies Cumin Garlic…
