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Recipes, Side Dish

Individual Squash & Brie Gratins

Mom came home yesterday with 5 pattypan squash and a few other goodies from a local produce stand. The lady at the stand mentioned to her that she could core the squash, make a squash casserole filling, and bake it. So for dinner tonight, I’m making a twist on the vague instructions from our produce […]

Breakfast, Recipes

Blueberry Bran Muffins

Blueberry Bran Muffins Makes 12 muffins 1/4 cup butter 1/4 cup applesauce 1/4 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar 3 egg whites, beaten lightly 6 oz container Greek yogurt 1/4 cup dark molasses 1 cup fresh blueberries or 1/2 cup raisins or other dried fruit 1/2 cup all purpose flour 1/2 cup whole wheat flour […]

Dessert, Recipes, Sauce

Apple Butter

This year for Christmas I decided to try my hand at some homemade treats for the people on my list. I had a hankering for some apple butter, so I found this recipe, doubled it, and doctored it to my liking. I really upped the spice factor from the original recipe. Also, I left the […]

Entree, Recipes, Side Dish

Stuffed Eggplant

Here’s the stuffed eggplant I made last night. It was in the realm of comfort food, not too flavorful. Its taste was very reminiscent of stuffing. Next time I’m going to have to do something to give it a punch. 1 eggplant 1/2 red onion, finely chopped 1 stalk celery, finely chopped 1 clove garlic, […]