The plan tonight was for turkey enchiladas....so while out I grabbed a can of Verde (green) enchilada sauce. In a moment of not thinking it out, I didn't read the label. So about an hour ago I was starting to get items ready for making dinner. I happened to turn the can around and much… Continue reading Homemade Enchilada Sauce
Month: November 2009
Orange Cranberry Sauce
I tried a different concept this year for our cranberry sauce and for the most part am happy with it. I like to make it the night before so it is well chilled/set up. Orange Cranberry Sauce Ingredients: 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 3/4 cup orange juice 1 1/2 Tbsp honey 1/8 tsp ground allspice… Continue reading Orange Cranberry Sauce
Maple Pecan Pie and Whiskey Pumpkin Pie
If it is the night before Thanksgiving I have to be baking! Nothing like an excuse to make pies, no? This year I am sticking with traditional choices but with the way we prefer. I changed the recipe for our maple pecan pie a bit, having it be a little lower fat (yes butter tastes… Continue reading Maple Pecan Pie and Whiskey Pumpkin Pie
Quick Wonton Soup
I made this up last weekend and forgot to write it up! Having made wonton soup before from scratch it is worth the work...but...it is a lot of expense and for our small family I use about 12 of the wrappers and then have a pile that goes stale! So instead, here is my shortcut!… Continue reading Quick Wonton Soup