Monthly Archives: November 2015

Berry Oatmeal Crisp (can be gluten-free)

Posted on November 30, 2015 by sparecake

This was the only new-to-me thing that I brought to Thanksgiving, and when I took it out of the oven, I was concerned that it was basically going to be sawdust-dry oats dumped on top of berries. I shouldn’t have … Continue reading →

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Pan Seared Pork Dumplings

Posted on November 25, 2015 by sparecake

I must admit, these are some ugly dumplings. They are, however, delicious. It’s possible that if you are more dexterous, you could pull off both delicious and pretty looking. Dream the impossible dream! Ingredients: Filling: 1 pound ground pork 1/2 … Continue reading →

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Skillet Cranberry Buckle

Posted on November 23, 2015 by sparecake

This is easy enough that it really shouldn’t throw off your already meticulously planned Thanksgiving cooking schedule too much if you (wisely) decide to throw it in! I made this twice last week, once for myself, and once to bring … Continue reading →

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Kimchi Bulgogi Fries

Posted on November 18, 2015 by sparecake

Last Wednesday we had off for Veteran’s Day, and, as there’s nothing else to do in town, I invited my coworker Kimberly over to cook. She’s been to South Korea/loves Korean food, so it was a no-brainer to try one … Continue reading →

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Apple Chicken Couscous

Posted on November 16, 2015 by sparecake

Sometimes I find a recipe that sounds almost like what I’m in the mood for, but with some ingredient that is just ruining everything. That’s about where I was at when I changed things up/combined the idea of a few … Continue reading →

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Macaroni Pizza

Posted on November 4, 2015 by sparecake

Another recipe from a cookbook at my museum. This one was called Sharing Recipes, A Book of Favorite Recipes, put together by the Ladies Auxiliary of the WY VFW. Like most combos of sauce, cheese, and pasta, it’s tasty, and … Continue reading →

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Smokey Chipotle Meatloaf

Posted on November 2, 2015 by sparecake

Just a nice, tangy, tasty meatloaf, that uses some of my favorite thing, chiptles in adobo! Ingredients: 2 eggs 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons hickory flavored bbq sauce, divided, plus more for serving 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 chipotles in … Continue reading →

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