Ingredients: 1/2 lb. bacon 3 carrots, chopped 3 celery stalks, chopped 1 onion, chopped 3 garlic cloves, chopped 5 cups vegetable or chicken broth 2 cups split peas (about 12oz.) 1 tsp. salt (if using homemade broth) Directions: In large pot, cook … [Read more...]

For several years, we've stuck with the same honey nut granola recipe, which I make at least a few times each month.  We've branched out and tried a couple other recipes, but they were only okay, and we always return to that same old favorite recipe. But when I started selling … [Read more...]

Quesadillas are one of my favorite easy meals.  There are pretty much endless combinations you can add to tortillas and cheese to make for a delicious and quick lunch or dinner.  Sweet apples and sharp cheddar cheese are one of my favorites! Ingredients: Tortillas … [Read more...]

It was the best eggplant I'd ever tasted.  We were sitting in a small cafe, eating our first meal in Paris.  We had been awake for nearly twenty-four hours, and we couldn't check into our hotel until later that afternoon.  We ordered the eggplant lasagna.  The first bite was … [Read more...]