Lane, Author at With Two Spoons

Lemony White Beans

December 5, 2016 By Lane 15 Comments

Deck the halls with boughs of holly… Fa-la-la-la-la la-la-la-la. My cards are out, my tree is up and I’ve started my Christmas shopping. It even snowed last night…the holidays are here! And with the holidays here, you ‘ll likely be entertaining. Usually the idea of entertaining makes me want to hide in bed, but not since I’ve found this easy make ahead appetizer! Lemony White Beans -a simple appetizer that can up your entertaining game. Now hurry up and get out of your pajamas-you’ve got people coming over! …

Apple French Toast Bake

November 28, 2016 By Lane 23 Comments

We just celebrated my very favorite holiday of the year, Thanksgiving. I don’t know about you, but for me it wasn’t just the Thanksgiving dinner, but also all of the other meals that made the weekend so special. I hosted the Thanksgiving holiday at my cabin, and that meant that I also needed breakfast for a crowd. Apple French Toast Bake is one I’ve been making for a few years, and is both adult and kid approved. And the very best thing about it? Not only is it foolproof, but you make it ahead of time!…

Slow Cooker Maple Chicken Chili

November 25, 2016 By Lane 18 Comments

Some days are tough. Schedules that defy comprehension. Days where you feel like cloning yourself is the only way you’re going to get through. One child is supposed to be at soccer, one is supposed to by at Tae Kwon Do, and both you and your significant other need to be at work. You’re wondering how you are going to be in three places at one time. Days like these call for life hacks (and a village full of carpools!). Days like these call for Slow Cooker Maple Chicken Chili….

Seven Layer Bars

November 18, 2016 By Lane 22 Comments

What the world needs now is…Seven Layer Bars. Seven Layer Bars? Yep, these are bars what is going to bridge the country’s divide. So simple really, I can’t believe we haven’t thought of it before! Let me tell you why……

Bourbon Bacon Meatloaf

November 14, 2016 By Lane 14 Comments

My teenage daughter recently said to me “Mom, you don’t need to put bacon in everything!” with the exasperated sigh that all teenagers use when dealing with their mothers. Hmmm…we may be speaking different languages, because I sure don’t understand this comment! (Don’t worry, I’ll be checking her room for drugs, right after I finish writing this, because really-who says this?) Bacon? Bacon belongs on everything. Bacon should be it’s own food group. Bacon is life. Like this Bourbon Bacon Meatloaf. If you agree with me, or know someone that agrees with me…keep reading……

Cinnamon Apple Cheesecake Ice Cream

November 11, 2016 By Lane 12 Comments

The world needs a treat right now. Every last one of us needs 10 minutes of time away from the media firestorm to indulge in a decadent treat. Something that just tastes good. 10 minutes of pure happiness without regret. You know-treat yo self! I recommend this Cinnamon Apple Cheesecake Ice Cream. All of the flavors of autumn, the decadence of a special treat, and 100% homemade. Who says it has to be summer to make ice cream? This ice cream may just bring peace!…

Brown Butter Mashed Potatoes

November 7, 2016 By Lane 17 Comments

It’s that time of year. After Halloween, after daylight savings time, when it’s dark by 4pm and we’re all anticipating our winter hibernation. Suddenly it’s perfectly acceptable to eat comfort food for 3 meals a day. And what is better comfort food than mashed potatoes? Brown Butter Mashed Potatoes.…

Balsamic Pork with Gnocchi

November 4, 2016 By Lane 8 Comments

I won’t lie, it’s been a tough few weeks. I’ve been down and out sick and just getting out of bed in the morning has been a real challenge (and we’re talking getting out of bed to go lie on the couch). My poor husband has been keeping things rolling and picking up the slack with the kids and around the house. I haven’t been able to visit Holly and our newest addition to the With Two Spoons team (born October 6th!). I even spent Halloween holed up in bed while my dad handed out candy so my husband could take my little out. We’ve eaten pizza for 4 of the last 5 meals. But today, today I finally felt like maybe I could tackle dinner. And whenever you are struggling, go back to the beginning. Back to Balsamic Pork with Gnocchi….

Fancy Carrot Cake Muffins

October 31, 2016 By Lane 17 Comments

I’ve been craving something sweet lately. Something to fit with the spice of the fall season. Something simple that my whole family would enjoy. And then I remembered these Fancy Carrot Cake Muffins. And who doesn’t love great tasting baked goods full of healthy veggies?…

Mushroom Bourguignon

October 28, 2016 By Lane 11 Comments

I’ve been looking for this dish for a long time, and didn’t even know it. I’ve substituted many things, but this, this Mushroom Bourguignon is the real deal. So, just like so many awesome things in my life, this dish came in to my life by accident. Completely by accident. Well, really it was due to a minor mistake by my husband-but really, the best mistake possible. For real. …