

French Onion Ground Beef Rice Casserole
OMG. It's only January 10, but this recipe is the best thing I've made in 2026. I even made it in three smaller pans, so I could freeze some for later. It's a variation on a theme; I made a French Onion Meatloaf in the crock pot for Christmas. I'll post that later. This recipe was better. Next time, I'm going to try it with half cooked egg noodles. And Karen just had the BRILLIANT idea to make stuffed peppers with the leftovers! GENIUS! 1 lb. ground beef 1 small onion, diced


Cranberry Orange Scones
A word about Sourdough Adventures: It's not for everyone. But I started my starter a couple of years ago. My brother has surpassed my skills and crumb. Three of our family members jumped in the game this Christmas. The time commitment of feeding the live beast is one thing. Finding ways to make magic of the discard is another beast altogether. If you know, you know. Discard means you become a slave to the risen and fallen bubbles. If you haven't named your beast, do so NOW. I




















