Pot Luck Scalloped Potatoes Part 1: Parmesan-Thyme Scalloped Potatoes

I decided to participate in the Thanksgiving potluck at work and bring two types of scalloped potatoes. The colleagues I told were excited for it because who doesn’t like potatoes and cheese? I used a combination of Yukon gold and russet potatoes because I felt the butteriness of the Yukon gold potatoes would be a…

Kla-Foo-Whaaaa….?!! Cherry Clafoutis Limousin (from Saveur)

  That was my reaction the first time I heard of this dish a long time ago, it is pronounced “Kla-Foo-Tee” and is this wonderful French dessert that is eggy, custardy and heavenly; the taste is akin to a very fluffy soufflé with a flan taste!  We were on Twitter when some followers of ours, @motoridersd…

Mexican Hot Chocolate, Anyone?

So the weather in FL dropped to the low 40’s and I thought, what a great time for hot chocolate!  It just happened to coincide with our friends coming over for dinner so I decided to give them a chocolatey treat.  I have to admit that I accidentally grabbed the dark chocolate and the result…

Basic Banana Bread

Ingredients 1 cups granulated sugar 4 tablespoons butter melted 1 2/3 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 4) 1/4 C low-fat milk 1/4 cup sour cream 2 large eggs 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup all purpose whole wheat flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt Cooking spray Preparation 1. Preheat oven to 350°. 2….

Crock Pot Meatloaf with Mashed Roasted Roots

1 1/2 pound extra Lean ground beef 1/4 C finely chopped onion 1/2 C seasoned breadcrumbs 1/4 C finely chopped green bell pepper 1/4 C ketchup 2 TBSP prepared mustard 1/2 tsp garlic minced 1 tsp diced oregano 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper 1 large egg, beaten cooking spray 2 TBSP…