Spinach-Artichoke Dip

We’ve been making this for years. Jeff makes it better than I do. He’s more dedicated to making sure the spinach is dry so the dip doesn’t get watery. It was just a recipe we got from the newspaper, credited to Oasis Brewery. This will make about 2 quarts so it’s perfect for a party…

Mexican-Style Shredded Beef

I got the basics for this recipe from a neighbor and fantastic cook, Barbi, who posted it on Facebook. I tweaked it bit for what I usually have on hand. Barbi reminded me that the seeds are what make the peppers hot, so be careful about how many, if any, you leave in the pepper….

Butternut Squash Soup

I made this soup for our company Thanksgiving Pot Luck. The video is really fun, but I’m warning you – cutting the squash is not easy! I practically needed an axe. I’ve been told that microwaving the squash a little first helps, and I’ve also been told you can use frozen squash as alternate.