Peanut Pesto
A cold snap has jeopardized my basil plants from my veggie garden this year. This is how I take care of that.
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Blueberry Tart for Saint Issac Jogues
Today is the feast day of St Isaac Jogues. I made a French Blueberry Tart in honor of his French heritage. St. Isaac Jogues was a Jesuit priest, and...
Slow Cooker Sunday: Apple Butter
This is a very simple apple butter recipe that can be made while you are sleeping. This can be used on biscuits and crackers or just about anything.
Saint Teresa of Avila and Paella
While this classic Spanish dish Paella, originated as a ordinary farmers work lunch, this version is far from ordinary. I cant think of a better way to honor Saint...
Slow Cooker Sunday: Chardonnay Collards
This is not your granny’s Collard Greens. Cooking these collard greens in the slow cooker is a wonderful idea. Adding chardonnay makes them over the top delicious!
Pumpkin Madeline and Saint Denis
Madelines are a French tea cake. It has a very distinctive shell like shape, due to the special pan used to bake them in. These French pastries are perfect...
One Bowl Devils Food Cake for Michaelmas
This Devils Food Cake is moist and airy. It is the perfect cake to serve for Michaelmas Day.
Irish Soda Bread and Saint Finbar
Makes no difference if you are Irish or not, this bread will add great taste to your table.
Exaltation of the Holy Cross
Today is the feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. According to American Catholic, early in the fourth century St. Helena, mother of the Roman Emperor Constantine, went...
Slow Cooker Sunday: Short Ribs Braised in Wine
These Short Ribs are ridiculously delicious. They are even better a few days after you make them. If you can wait that long and not eat them. There are...
Keto Deviled Ham
Back in the day my mom had this hand cranked grinder. It was attached to the side of the table and you put a big bowl under it to...
Mini Rose Cakes and Saint Rose of Lima
Today is the Feast day of Saint Rose of Lima. I made these little rose cupcakes in honor of her feast day.
Slow Cooker Sunday: Chicken Sloppy Joes
This slow cooker Chicken Sloppy Joes is easy to prepare and easy on your wallet.
Assumption
Today is the feast of the Assumption. It is a harvest feast day. The blessing of fruits, herbs and flowers is on this day. Traditionally, the priest would give...
Thai Cucumber and Peanut Salad
This light and refreshing cucumber salad makes the perfect side dish.
