Author: cookingcardinal

Pumpkin Sausage Pizza

Pumpkin Sausage Pizza

I know it’s not exactly “pumpkin season”; but for a woman who has a folder saved on her computer that solely contains pumpkin recipes, any time is pumpkin time!  I have been toying with the idea of a pumpkin pizza for a while, but I 

Honey Oat Wheat Bread

Honey Oat Wheat Bread

This weekend I got to spend some much needed time with my sister.  We had all the necessities for a perfect sister night – homemade guacamole, wine and, the highlight of the evening, the new Backstreet Boys movie to watch. The first concert my sister 

Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Roasted Brussels Sprouts

The other weekend I spent Saturday with my mom visiting cute shops, odd art galleries, and one fantastic olive oil store.  We went to The Smiling Olive and were admittedly overwhelmed when we first walked in.  There are approximately 20-25 different flavors of infused olive 

Chicken with Creamy Herb Sauce

Chicken with Creamy Herb Sauce

I started hosting dinner parties for my friends when I was in high school.  I immediately fell in love with the process: creating a menu, writing my shopping list, prepping the ingredients, making the meal, and enjoying it with the important people in my life. 

Chicken Wild Rice Soup

Chicken Wild Rice Soup

Do you ever have a day that is surprisingly productive? Yesterday was that type of day for me.  I woke up early (for a Saturday), and completed a lot of chores that I’d been putting off far too long.  I had my laundry and cleaning