I know. “Easy” and “Zuppa Toscana” don’t seem like they should go hand-in-hand, but they do. This is our weekly Sunday dinner because it’s delicious, simple to throw into the crockpot, and nourishes the soul as well as the belly. Ingredients 1 pound ground spicy Italian sausage 4-6 potatoes, chopped (I prefer golden for the mellow flavor) 1 chopped onion … Read More
Miss Murder’s Easy Pressure Cooker Mac and Cheese
You guys know me: if it isn’t easy, I most likely won’t do it. But I’ve fallen madly in love with my pressure cooker (I named it Sachiko after the friend who introduced me to it) and one of my favorite things is easy Macaroni and Cheese. You throw everything in one pot, it takes four minutes once it comes … Read More
Easy Homemade Apple Pie Filling
My parents brought me a box of apples from our tree back home. I remember climbing this tree as a kid and throwing apples to people walking down our street. There’s something so honest and homey about feeding people, and I like it to this day. I washed, peeled, and cored the apples, and then used this recipe to make … Read More
Miss Murder's Easy Finnish Cake Recipe
Boys and Girls, today I am going to impart the wisdom that Sister Kaameriinaan taught me in Finland! (Yes, I’m nostalgic for Finland. We lived there briefly ten years ago.) She invited Niko and I over for a day of baking and drinking Pepsi Light in order to keep us out of Luke’s hair while he studied for his … Read More
Miss Murder’s Black Forest Trifle
How about a fairly simple and gorgeous Valentine’s Day dessert? 1 jar maraschino cherries ½ cup sugar 2 cups heavy cream 1 cup powdered sugar 2 Tbsp vanilla extract 1 pound chocolate cake Chocolate shavings Drain the cherries, reserving the liquid. Mix the liquid in a small sauce pan with ½ cup of sugar. Simmer until the liquid becomes thick … Read More
Easy Stuff To Make: Fry Bread
I grew up making this absolutely amazing, extremely inexpensive, divine and EASY fry bread. It reminds me of county fairs and my best friend before she passed away. Whenever I get a little homesick, it’s just the thing to cheer me up. And hopefully it will do the same for you. It’s delicious, sweet or savory, and gets the home … Read More