Leftover Turkey Shepherd’s Pie
Every year after Thanksgiving, as I survey the landscape of leftover turkey in my refrigerator, I'm reminded that sometimes the best recipes come from necessity. This turkey shepherd's pie was …
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What to Plant in January in Zones 9-10
Lucky you! While gardeners in other zones are huddled inside with their seed catalogs, January in zones 9-10 feels more like spring in most other places. With daytime temperatures typically …
5 Easy Potato Recipes for Everyday Meals
I love potatoes; but who doesn't? They're easy to grow and even easier to eat! You can stick a fork in them and microwave for five minutes, or you can …
Twice-Baked Chili Potato Casserole
You know those nights when you're staring at leftover chili in the fridge, thinking, "Not again"? Well, I've got a little trick up my sleeve that's been a game-changer in …
Loaded Chili Potato Casserole: The Ultimate Leftover Makeover
Have you ever had one of those kitchen epiphanies that make you wonder why you didn't think of it sooner? That's exactly what happened to me when I stumbled upon …
10 Beautiful Flowering Vegetables (and Herbs)
They say you can’t put pineapple on pizza. They say you shouldn’t have more than two cups of coffee or tea each day. They say you can’t have it all. …
7 Common Vegetables that Should Not be Planted Together
I remember being in third grade and my teacher separated two of the annoying boisterous kids (okay, one of them was me), and said: “You two just can’t be around …
What to Plant in December in USDA Zones 9-10
While the rest of the country is shoveling snow, gardeners in zones 9-10 are still harvesting tomatoes and planting new ones! With average December temperatures ranging from 65°F to 75°F …
Cluck Yeah! 5 Versatile Chicken Breast Recipes for Every Kind of Day
Life's a whirlwind, isn't it? One day you're racing against the clock, wishing you'd had the foresight to toss something in the slow cooker. The next, you're reveling in the …
Super Sneaky Veggie-Packed Homemade Chicken Nuggets
What, you ask, brought me to come up with my own homemade chicken nuggets recipe when they're so easily bought and microwaved? Well, let me tell you. One day in …
