Lamb-chos with Cheese Sauce

I have always loved sharing a big dish of nachos with friends, but I have a strange dislike of taco seasoning on beef, so we always get them without the meat.  I can't explain my aversion to the ground beef because I love chicken and fish tacos; i guess it's just one of those things!   This week, I decided to try it with lamb and it was delicious!

Women for Women Wednesday: Zoe Saldana

I still remember seeing Zoe Saldana for the first time in Center Stage and being absolutely mesmerized by her grace.

Twice Baked Pumpkin Cinnamon Bun Casserole

Fall is definitely the time for warm, pumpkin treats and cinnamon.  While we usually make a classic pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving, I also like to try and make at least one new recipe each year.  This casserole is soft and gooey like a good bread pudding!

Women for Women Wednesday: Jaimie Alexander

Fall 2015 TV steamrolled us with a wealth of incredible female leads, including Jaimie Alexander.

(Image from Jaimie's twitter)

Golden Borscht

I still remember the first time my mom made borscht and we all gave her a funny look as we stared at the bright red soup.  However, it was delicious and is now a family favorite.  While I can get beets year round, I am only lucky enough to get golden beets for a brief period of time in the fall.  So, of course, I had to turn them into a slightly less stain-threatening shade of soup.

Women for Women Wednesday: Elizabeth Banks

Elizabeth Banks brings me an unspeakable amount of joy.

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Papaya Pumpkin Tarts

It's fall again, which means an abundance of delicious pumpkin-spiced treats will be bombarding us at every turn.  I am a pumpkin lover, so I am going to share one of my favorite treats.  For me, papaya just tastes warm, so it blends perfectly with the traditional spices that go with pumpkin.

Women for Women Wednesday: Priyanka Chopra

I have to admit that I have never seen any Bollywood films; Quantico is my first introduction to Priyanka Chopra and I am impressed.

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Polenta Bruschetta

I love tomatoes, especially when they are served up as bruschetta, and I have recently discovered a love of polenta.  Together, they make a great appetizer!