Snickerdoodle & Egg Nog Ice Cream Sandwiches

With all of the Christmas cookie baking I did today, I decided to treat myself to a fun dessert after getting the kids to bed. It was so good that I quickly put some together to have in the freezer for when my husband gets home from work.
By themselves, both the cookies and the ice [...]

Chicken And Gravy Base Recipe

Chicken And Gravy

1/3 c. butter
1/2 onion, finely diced
1/4 c. flour
2 c. chicken stock
1/2 c. milk
2 c. shredded chicken
1/2 bag frozen mixed veggies
Salt, pepper, spices or seasonings of your choice (my current favorite is a blend by Penzeys called “Sunny Paris” that I was given for Christmas. It contains shallots, chives, green peppercorns, basil, tarragon, [...]

Olive Tapenade Stuffed Shells

I love this meal because it works so perfectly with my kitchen routine. It’s a great example of a meal that is better when it is prepared ahead of time. The extra time it sits in the refrigerator really helps the flavors to meld.
We usually eat this meal as a complete dinner along with a [...]