Welcome to the weekend! It’s been very warm around here this week, thanks to finally getting the furnace up and running. Life in Ohio is never boring, even in the winter. From frozen pipes to furnaces that don’t want to heat your home, this weather is going to leave you with freezing feet this year. You’ll never hear me say I miss the desert, but the winters were certainly less dramatic.
About this week’s blog: Crispy browned hash browns and crunchy-tender asparagus topped with lots of bacon and a fried egg create the hash brown breakfast bowl of my dreams.
In this Caramelized Onion Chicken Quesadilla, sweet, deeply caramelized onions meld with the chicken and melted cheese to create an irresistible balance of flavors. I can’t understand how this combination exceeded my expectations.
Ready in just 15 minutes, our Classic Egg Drop Soup is loaded with feathery eggs in a classic, flavorful soup. The first time I made it, my kids ate every bite. And they requested it again for lunch the next day. Now this is one of my favorite low-fuss, high-reward recipes, perfect for a midday meal or last-minute craving.
Warm, smoky, and just the right amount of heat, Southwest Chicken Sashimi is lightning-fast and easy to make. I love this chicken. Because it’s so easy to mix together. And my family loves it too because it goes well with many of our favorite meals.
The ingredient list for this Sausage Potato and Kale Soup may not be very exciting, but it’s packed with tons of flavor. This is the ultimate comfort food. Popularized at Olive Garden’s Zuppa Toscana, this soup quickly became a favorite with everyone who tried it over the years.
Have you heard of Pig Pickin’ Cake??Thanks to the reader who told me about this. Because this touched my heart. This dessert tastes like sunshine, with lots of sweetness from orange and pineapple.
Last but not least, yesterday I whipped up these chewy peanut butter cookies yet again. Just one egg, one cup of peanut butter, and one cup of sugar satisfies almost all of my sweet cravings in minutes. (6 minutes in the air fryer, it couldn’t be easier!)
This week’s favorite is the Kindle Paperwhite. This is my second Paperwhite, and it’s already 6 years old. To be honest, I’m having a bit of a glitch. I’m a heavy Kindle user and they typically last 6-8 years before needing to be charged every 1-2 days. (I just read that you might be able to replace the battery??! Has anyone tried this??)
What I’m watching: Surprise, surprise (or should I say no surprise at all?) Stargate SG-1 continues to be on repeat. I’ve watched up to season 5 and streamed the seasons while editing photos and catching up on data entry tasks all day long, and this show never gets old.
What I’m reading: I started reading Shannon Baker’s Kate Fox series at the recommendation of a friend (thank you Sandra!) and it was a fun and light read. I’m currently on my fourth book, and while it’s definitely a little predictable, I’m still enjoying it. Kate’s family always makes me smile, but her ex-husband tends to do the opposite. As with most series, the books improve as the story progresses and the characters grow. (These books are free to download with Kindle Unlimited, so if you’re already subscribed, they’re worth checking out.)
“I don’t say this because I’m in trouble. I’ve learned to be content in any situation. I know what it’s like to be poor, and I know what it’s like to be rich. I have learned the secret of being content in all circumstances, whether I have enough food or hunger, whether I have plenty or not. I can do all these things through God who gives me strength.” Philippians. 4:11-13 NIV
I hope you have a wonderful week filled with lots of little things that will make you smile!
mary
