Category Archives: family

Italian Dunkers

Posted on October 16, 2020 by debspots

I had the impulse to start this blog post with an apology about how long it’s been since the last one. And then I realized that was a silly idea. I can’t imagine a single person reading this who would … Continue reading →

Posted in bread, dinner, family, main, sauce, Uncategorized | Tagged cheese bread, garlic bread, Italian, kid friendly, meat sauce, pizza | 17 Comments

Gin

Posted on December 5, 2017 by debspots

She always loved a bargain, so if we could bring our own wine to a restaurant, that establishment was especially esteemed. I don’t remember how many years ago (maybe 15?), Mom took us to her favorite place, bottle of red … Continue reading →

Posted in drink, drinks, easy, family, gluten free, Uncategorized, vegan, vegetarian | Tagged cocktails, diy, gin, martini, party, spirits | 7 Comments

Totally Luxurious Comforting Vegan Hot Chocolate

Posted on January 28, 2017 by debspots

I practice self-deceptive bird watching. Telling myself I am doing important scientific observation, I while away chunks of potentially productive time staring out the window. I never get tired of watching the chickadees. We’ve kept a bird feeder … Continue reading →

Posted in breakfast, brunch, chocolate, dessert, drink, drinks, family, gluten free, sweets, Uncategorized, vegan, vegetarian | Tagged children, comfort, hot chocolate, Valentine's Day | 10 Comments

Slow Pork Stew

Posted on January 19, 2017 by debspots

Do you ever cook for young men? Isn’t it fun? Brian‘s been home for a few weeks preparing for a trip to Asia. Several of his twentysomething buddies have been around, too. I’ve been having the best time cooking “man … Continue reading →

Posted in braise, dinner, family, gluten free, low carb, main, main course, one pot meals, supper, main courses, Uncategorized | Tagged gluten free, meat, pork, slow cooked, slow cooker, stew | Leave a comment

Ricottacado/Roasted Rainbows

Posted on December 10, 2016 by debspots

It has come to my awareness that this blog is trending in certain unintended directions. One of these is “mashup” titles, like Falentil, Squashsagna, Avoziki, Hummole, and Quichetata. Megan is embarrassed by these titles, though she enjoys the foods … Continue reading →

Posted in appetizer, easy, entertaining, family, gluten free, low carb, picnic, roasted, side dish, snack, snacks, Uncategorized, vegetable, vegetarian, weeknight | Tagged condiment, dip, guacamole, party, ricotta, spread | 2 Comments

Squashsagna

Posted on November 25, 2016 by debspots

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving here in the house in the woods. I hope yours was full of love, laughter, good food, and gratitude! I’m sitting in the newly open family room with Meg, looking out at the snow, and … Continue reading →

Posted in chicken, dinner, family, gluten free, healthy, low carb, main, main course, main courses, main dish, poultry, supper, thanksgiving, Uncategorized, vegetarian | Tagged lasagna, leftovers, low carb, makeover, spaghetti squash, turkey | 9 Comments

Chocolate Icebox Cake

Posted on November 18, 2016 by debspots

Wait ‘til you see the super charming recipe I have for you this week!! Sometimes, the most fun, adorable, and delightful things happen when we’re just playing around, and the evolution of this dessert was such a thing. It was … Continue reading →

Posted in chocolate, dessert, easy, family, sweets, Uncategorized, vegan, vegetarian | Tagged chocolate whipped cream, family, holiday, make ahead, no bake, party, Thanksgiving | 12 Comments

Unstuffed Cabbage, The Sequel

Posted on October 9, 2016 by debspots

I published a recipe for “deconstructed” stuffed cabbage here on the blog in November of 2014; it was DebsPots 8th blog post. Please don’t click on the blog link!! The recipe is fine, though I’ve tweaked it a bit. But … Continue reading →

Posted in braise, chicken, dinner, easy, family, gluten free, healthy, kid friendly, low carb, main, main course, one pot meals, paleo, poultry, Uncategorized, weeknight | Tagged apples, cancer, chicken, fall, stew, turkey | Leave a comment

Quichetatta

Posted on September 6, 2016 by debspots

We start out together, but after about 1/4 mile, I signal him to take the lead. He is a foot taller than me, and has an easy, lopey stride that will allow him to finish the five mile race in … Continue reading →

Posted in baked goods, baking, breakfast, brunch, eggs, entertaining, entree, family, kid friendly, lunch, main, main course, main courses, main dish, supper, supper, main courses, Uncategorized, vegetarian | Tagged brunch, eggs, make ahead, party, recipe, vegetarian | 10 Comments

Wood Roasted Chicken with Bread Salad

Posted on August 4, 2016 by debspots

Sometimes the things we love horrify our children. As a new, make-it-from-scratch mama living in a town full of apple orchards, I made my babies homemade applesauce as their first foods. They spit it out then, are still … Continue reading →