Stuffed Acorn Squash with Eggs, Spinach & Pepper Jack

Here is a healthy baked breakfast that not only looks elegant but is easy to do!  You get two stuffed acorn rings per serving and each ring is only 133 calories!  

Note:  Take care that your acorn rings are sliced straight.  They need to be able to lie completely flat on the baking sheet so egg doesn't seep through the bottom.  If it does seep through, though, it's really not a big deal.

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Roasted Carrot Soup

My lovely mother was raving over some carrot soup that she and my dad love, so I asked her to forward the recipe to me one day.  I finally got around to trying it and I'm so glad that I did!  It's rich, creamy, and perfect for a chilly autumn day.  The fennel and cloves add a nice depth of flavor. Instead of sauteing the vegetables, I decided to roast them.  I also added another clove of garlic, a little heavy cream and a hint of ginger.  Other than that, I pretty much stuck to the ingredients.  Bravo, mom!  

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Sour Cream Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips

My family got away for a much needed mini vacation recently and it was a perfect send-off to summer.  When we finally arrived home, I came across some very ripe bananas in the fruit bowl.  Because there's nothing better than baking on a chilly evening, my daughter and I decided to spend some of our free time whipping up some yummy banana bread together.  My little sous chef and I have had this both for breakfast and a snack after she gets home from school each day this week - we absolutely love it!  

Note:  If you would like to make muffins, fill the muffin cups 2/3 full and bake for 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.  

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Pumpkin Spice Latte

Kick back, relax and enjoy this beautiful autumn weather with a delicious pumpkin spice latte.  Go ahead - you deserve it!  Pour in a little rum to take it up a notch.  

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Homemade Chunky Chicken Noodle Soup

Soup weather is upon us!  The stuff from a can doesn't compare to homemade.  All you need is a little time and love and you can enjoy a healthy and hearty soup that is satisfying to the soul.  

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Easy Beer-Basted Baby Back Ribs

Happy Friday!  Any football fans out there?  How about that Peyton Manning last night?!  I had him starting in my fantasy football team and I am loving life today!  

To kick off football season, I wanted to share some pretty delicious dude food.  Juicy, tender baby back ribs are so easy to make, all you need is a little bit of time!  Throw them in the oven in the morning and they'll be ready by kickoff.  The ribs are slowly cooked in the oven, basted in beer, and slathered in your favorite barbecue sauce.  I like to throw them on the grill at the very end to give a nice caramelized crust but that is totally optional.  

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Triple Berry Crisp

My family went berry picking at Linvilla Orchards and I have a whole lot of berries to play with!  I decided to make a triple berry crisp for desert tonight.  I love this recipe because it is simple, delicious and I always have these ingredients on hand in my pantry.

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