Veggie Burgers

I had a lot of rice and veggies left over from my one-pot chicken and rice, so I turned them into veggie burgers! Making patties is a great way to get rid of leftovers, but it could also be fun to make them on purpose because they were so delicious! My rice and veggies were made up of basmati rice, swiss chard, carrots, delicata squash, onion, and garlic. I also cooked up some mushrooms and added them in for a … Continue reading

Stella’s Adventures

Stella squeezed in a great day of fun before the temperature dropped this weekend.  The morning grass was covered with dew, and she ran with her nose down like a wheelbarrow so she could lick up water from all of the blades she passed. Her tongue was flapping like crazy. The water flicked up onto her snout, making her look like she had glittery fur. She stopped to scratch herself and bask in the early-fall sunshine. Some dogs stop to … Continue reading

Butternut Squash Hors D’Oeuvres

After making butternut squash hand pies, I knew that they would translate really well into an hors d’oeuvre. I used a mini muffin tin to turn the puff pastry into small cups and then filled the cups with squash deliciousness. What I like best about these puffs is that you can eat them with one hand. It’s always a challenge to eat hors d’oeuvres off of a plate when you have a drink in your other hand. No plates are necessary for … Continue reading