Fall Recipes

Pickle Brine Pork Chops (or Chicken) with Liquid Gold Sauce

Hold onto that pickle juice! Crazy as it may seem, the components will tenderize and flavor pork chops and chicken with no โ€œpickle-yโ€ taste. A sunshiny sauce adds an extra dimension of flavor with minimal effort.    People often ask me how I come up with all the recipes I share in the newspaper and…

Quick Pickled Corn

Quick Pickled Corn is an easy-to-make condiment that willย perk up burgers, tacos, andย salads…and it tastes great by the spoonful, too!         Corn on the cob is the quintessential summer vegetable. ย Who doesn’t love biting into a hot, buttery ear on a warm summer night? ย It’s a little package of perfection that requires…

Flourless Chocolate Zucchini Muffins

Muffins that are healthy enough to eat for breakfast yet decadent enough for dessert โ€“ Flourless Chocolate Zucchini Muffins fit the bill. Plus they’re naturally gluten- and grain-free, use minimal sweetener, and freeze well!   A recent train ride to New York City seemed like an ideal opportunity to write about the merits of todayโ€™s…

Easy Zucchini & Ground Beef Dinner

Six basic ingredients form the foundation of this one-skillet meal, which comes together quickly for a family-friendly dinner on even the busiest of weeknights.  Follow the basic recipe or customize Easy Zucchini & Ground Beef Dinner to tasteโ€”and hope for leftovers because they improve with age!   When my husband and I planned a quick family…

5-Ingredient Very Berry Smoothie (and make-ahead smoothie packs)

Loaded with filling protein, healthy fats, and a hearty dose of fruit (and optional veggie), this 5-ingredient very berry smoothie checks all the metaphorical boxesโ€”and tastes great, too. For grab-and-go convenience, smoothie packs can be quickly assembled and stored in the freezer.   For years, my childhood friend Christine and I would occasionally grab a…

No-Bake Healthy-ish Buckeye Bars

Easy-to-make, four-ingredient Buckeye Bars taste a lot like a Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup and can easily be made gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free, and vegan.     My grandmother’s recipe for chocolate peanut butter eggs, which she frequently made as buckeye bars or balls, has garnered friends from near and far.  Sometimes, however, we want something quick,…

Beef Tenderloin with Mushroomย Sauce or Simple Au Jus

Golden on the outside and pink in the middle, a perfectly cooked beef tenderloin will be the centerpiece of any special dinner. The recipe offers a less expensive alternative, as well as tips on how much meat to purchase per person.    My husband and I had been friends for many years before we began dating, so I…

Favorite Flourless Chocolate Cake

Decadent and delicious, this flourless cake will be a special addition to any holiday table and is also a good option for those who need a gluten-free dessert.   When it comes to chocolate cake, I’ve always preferred light and fluffy over rich and dense.  When my husband and I married, I wanted a chocolate…

Crispy Buffalo Wings

Perfectly caramelized and loaded with flavor, this homemade recipe will rival your favorite restaurant wings๏ผand a simple trick guarantees extra crispy skin! (Baked, not fried with convenient advance prep)   Itโ€™s likely no surprise that Super Bowl Sunday is the busiest pizza takeout day of the year. Pizza is consistently ranked as one of the…

Philly Cheesesteak Pasta

Slices of juicy steak, wholesome veggies, and an easy cheese sauce make this all-in-one pasta dish a favorite in the Fulton household.  Inspired by the classic sandwich, it’s a welcome weeknight meal and fun for casual entertaining. When I started making this meal several years ago, it took me several tries to get the flavor and…

(Slow Cooker) Ginger Curry Lentil Soup with Sweet Potatoes

Easy to make and deeply satisfying, a simple adjustment makes this soul-warming soup vegan-friendly.      A few weeks into my son Johnโ€™s first semester at college, a friend asked him to sign a Meatless Monday pledge. He figured one day a week without meat wouldnโ€™t be too hard, so he put pen to paper. Several…

Shortcut Beef Vegetable Soup

Everything for this hearty soup can be kept in your pantry or freezer for a speedy, well-rounded meal whenever needed.   Over the past few weeks, Iโ€™ve spent hours rolling dough for homemade dog biscuits, decorating gingerbread houses, and figuring out how to make homemade lotion. These activities are all lots of fun, but none will…

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