We are having the most beautiful fall days, just perfect for taking long walks in the woods and  having some quiet time with nature.  Sometimes we are so caught up in our busy life that we need to have a time out, take a deep breath and enjoy the day.  We are going to several Fall Festivals this week end, they are always so much fun and of course I always find some little something for someones special Christmas Stocking.  I am just leaving for a short walk in the woods come and go with me and we'll catch up with all your news. Sunday Rosemary Pork Roast Slow Cooker   Roasted Spicy Butternut and Sweet Potatoes Brussels Sprouts Salad with Warm Bacon Vinaigrette   Chocolate Cream Pie Monday Butter Beans Oven Fried Potatoes Green Tossed Salad Dilly Bread Left Over Chocolate Pie Tuesday Turkey Sausage and Apple Sauerkraut Mashed Potatoes Wednesday Baby Bella Steak Bake   Cream...

It's Full Plate Thursday Where All The Greatest Cooks On The Planet Gather It is so good to see you today I always look forward to Thursdays and all the g reat food and fun that we have together.  Well we have Halloween and the Election behind us for this year so now we can all get excited about enjoying our plans for Thanksgiving , it will sure be here before we know it.  I can't wait to see what you have brought to shar e with us today, so lets get in that basket and ge t started.  Thank you so much for coming today and hope you have a great day! This Is How I Filled My Plate Last Week Breakfast Cornmeal Pancakes   at Fort Mill SC Living Morning Snack Breakfast Cookies Two Ways   at C risply Shipley Slow Cooker Spiced Apple Cider   at Practical Stewardship Lunch Roasted Sugar Pumpkin Soup   at Keeping Up With The Times Tomato Onion Herb Rolls with Sage Leaves   at In Cindy's Kitchen Whiskey Green Tomato Cake ...

While we were on vacation in Oregon it was so cool there often times it felt like our fall weather. It is interesting how seasonal our taste buds are sometimes.  We got really hungry for a nice warm comfy fall dish so I made this Turkey Sausage with Apple Sauerkraut, we sure did enjoy it and hope you will too. Turkey Sausage and Apple Sauerkraut   Turkey Sausage With Apple Sauerkraut Miz Helen's Kitchen 2 pounds Turkey Sausage Links 1 Small Red Cabbage  1 medium onion, sliced 2 Fuji Apples, sliced 1/4 inch thick 2 tablespoons oil 2 teaspoons chopped garlic 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes 2 tablespoon brown sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper 1 12 oz can Beer or 12 oz Apple Juice 1/2 cup cider vinegar 2 tablespoon spicy brown mustard Preheat the grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Cook the sausage on the outdoor grill or grill pan for about 12 minutes While the sausage is cooking, heat the canola oil in a large ski...

Our Thoughts and Prayers Go Out To All Our Friends and Families Who Have Been  Affected By Hurricane Sandy God Be With You In Your Recovery We along with all of you have been so concerned about all the folks on the Eastern Seaboard, Our Pastor along with several others left this morning to help with Food and Communication in the New York and New Jersery area. As Americans we all want to do something to help, but when we are so far away that is often difficult, so we send our prayers and support.  We look forward to all of you being back with us again soon! Sunday Be Sure And Adjust Your Clock Today Roasted Chicken   Slow Cooker Cornbread Dressing Fresh Green Beans Fresh Fruit Salad Cottage Bread   Grandmothers Buttermilk Pie Monday From Sundays Left Overs Chicken and Dressing Casserole Fresh Green Salad Left Over Buttermilk Pie Tuesday Election Day Don't Forget To Vote Hamburger Casserole Soup   ...

It's Full Plate Thursday Where All The Greatest Cooks On The Planet Gather Our Thoughts and Prayers A re W ith A ll O ur F riends and F amilies   I n T he P ath O f Hurricane Sandy I am very ex cited to see you today and hop e that you have had a great Halloween Evening with lots of great treats and not to many tricks.  W e were excited to announce the winner of The Texas Star Chili Cook Off 2012 , Aunt Nubbys Kitchen was the winner with Beef and Black Been Chili, Congratulations Anita!   We are enjoying some beautiful weather here in Texas right now and we are so grateful for it.  I can't wait to see what you are sharing today, so lets get right to it. Thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday and hope you will come back soon! This Is How I Filled My Plate Last Week  Breakfast Grain Free Pumpkin Pancakes    at  Real Food Enthusiast Morning Snack Strawberry Hot Chocolate   at The Alchemist Starbuc...

When I have a really busy day coming up I always look for a dish that will go in the Slow Cooker and be ready when we walk in the door in the evening. There is nothing more comforting than walking in your house after a busy day and smelling the wonderful aroma of a nice dinner that is all ready to serve.  This is a great recipe for that kind of day and it has been one of my "Go To" dishes and a family favorite. Hamburger Casserole Soup Miz Helen's Kitchen 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef browned and drained ( we use grass fed) 2 large size potatoes, medium chop 3 large carrots, medium chop 3 medium yellow onions, medium chop 3 stalks celery, medium chop 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen peas 1 teaspoon garlic salt 2 tablespoons dried parsely Salt and Pepper to taste Dash of Tabasco 1 10 ounce can tomato sauce 1 1/2 cups water Options:  1 1/2  pounds of ground Chicken or Turkey can be substituted for the beef Brown the beef and drain, salt and pepper to taste ...

  I want to thank each and every person who brought their fabulous Chili to the Cook Off this year. People visit the site all year to find the best of the best bowls of Chili.  I wish that each one of you could be the winner. Congratulations  First Place   Beef and Black Bean Chili Aunt Nubbys Kitchen   2012 Winner  Texas Star Chili Cook Off and $50 Gift Certificate To Amazon Second Place Beef and Butternut Squash Chili   A Cozy Place Called Home Third Place Chili Verde Growing Up Gabel   To Check Ou t All The Great Links Go To   2010 Chili Cook Off  2011 Chili Cook Off   2012 Chili Cook Off This was a great Chili Cook Off and we hope you enjoy the bowls of Chili all winter. Hope to see you again next year for the 2013 Cook Off .  Your visits are always very special to me so be sure to come back to see us real soon. Peace and Joy Miz Helen

We just got back from our visit to the cottage in the Texas Hill Country.  Lots of great food and some nice relaxation with friends and family. I am so glad you came by to visit today, we brought some German Sausage back from the Hill Country and one pack is for you, there is none like it anywhere.  Lets talk about this great menu for next week, I'm hungry how about you? Opa's Sausage   Sunday Brunch Pumpkin Latte Coffee Cake     Summer Squash Quiche Fresh Fruit Bowl Monday Mexican Rice Casserole Black Beans Mexican Tossed Salad Left Over Pumpkin Latte Coffee Cake Tuesday Old Fashioned Steak Fingers   Tossed Green Salad Banana Pudding Wednesday   Texas Star Chili Cook Off Special Trick or Treat Bags Thursday Skillet Chops with Roasted Corn, Black Bean and Pineapple Salad   Jalapeno Muffins Caramel Oatmeal Bars Friday  Friday Night High School Football Game...

It's Full Plate Thursday Where All The Greatest Cooks On The Planet Gather   We are just getting home from a little holiday, we have been in the Texas Hill Country for the past few days and stayed in the most precious Bed and Breakfast and the food was fabulous, I can't wait to tell you all about it.  I am very excited to see you today come on back to the Patio, we are going to enjoy this beautiful fall day, and latter on we will make a fire in the fire pit.  Bring your basket of food on over to the food table, I can't wait to see what you have brought to share today.   This Is How I Filled My Plate Last Week A Few Treats For Halloween   Black Velvet Fudge Pops   at Lady Behind Th e Curtain Candy Corn Sugar Cookies   at Posed Perfection Mummy Dip   at Happier Than A Pig In Mudd Easy Monster Mallow Cupcake   at Mrs. Happy Homemaker   Breakfast Cinnamon Bun Pancakes   at There's A lways Thy m e...

My husband and I grew up having Mexican Food on a regular basis and we just love the Mexican or Southwest flavors in our dishes.  This is a great Mexican Rice that we just love and hope you will enjoy it too. Mexican Rice Casserole