Recipes by Missy Horton

United States Chef

	Beef & Broccoli by Missy Horton My mom’s family hailed from Croatia. My Dad’s family came over from Poland and Russia. So it stands to reason that some of my favorite meals growing up would be Eastern European in origin, right? Logical. Practical. Sane.But no. One of the meals I requested most as a kid was Beef & Broccoli. And for a Croatian woman, my mom…	1 vote 573 views
	Cinnamon Apple Cider Jelly by Missy Horton We love jams and jellies at our house and because we are surrounded by great berries where we live and great tree fruits across the mountains, we have ample opportunity to make LOTS of homemade jam. Seriously, I think I'm up to 60+ jars now. My minions love peanut butter and jelly sandwiches (still!) and we tend to give a lot away…	1 vote 360 views
	Apple Cider Cupcakes with Caramel Frosting by Missy Horton The calendar tells me it's just about fall. In the Pacific Northwest however, we are being blessed with a beautiful, warm late summer that just about speaks perfection to me. Sunshine, warm breezes....SUNSHINE! I'm so enjoying it while it's here because, alas, fall and winter will truly descend upon us soon and the grey rains will…	1 vote 462 views
	Roasted Chicken Breasts with Balsamic Bell Peppers by Missy Horton PagesRoasted Chicken Breasts with Balsamic Bell PeppersWe love the sweet, tangy goodness of balsamic vinegar around here. So when I saw a recipe that included chicken, peppers, and balsamic vinegar, I knew we had to give it a shot. I adapted this from a Cooking Light recipe, which means it rates fairly high on the healthy scale as…	1 vote 506 views
	Olga's Kitchen Flatbread!!! by Missy Horton PagesOlga's Kitchen Flatbread!!!Of the many things I miss about living in the midwest, certain foods definitely make my top ten list. This is one of them. Olga's is a restaurant that started in Michigan and has found its way throughout the midwest. They are famous for their flatbread filled sandwiches. We are huge fans of Olga's…	1 vote 495 views
	Chocolate Almond Monster Cookies by Missy Horton PagesChocolate Almond Monster CookiesI'm baaaackkk! It's been a crazy, fun, adventure filled year; but I miss being able to share great recipes that I've come across. So, I'm back....and hopefully for good. I've been wanting to return to blogland for some time now, but I have to admit that the thought holding me back was finding…	1 vote 451 views
	Coconut Crab Cakes by Missy Horton This delectable appetizer is a variation of an old Pampered Chef recipe. Oh. My. Goodness. I have to tell you...I'm not a big crab fan, but these are tasty little guys! They've come to be one of the most requested appetizers in my house and for good reason. They have a little kick to them thanks to the addition of the cayenne…	1 vote 508 views
	Blueberry Buckle and a Giveaway by Missy Horton PagesBlueberry Buckle...and a Giveaway!!It's really looking like winter in the Pacific Northwest around here now. The wind starts blowing; the rain starts spitting; the skies take on more shades of grey than I knew even existed. It's on those days that I need a little pick me up; something that reminds me of the warm, lovely summer…	1 vote 817 views
	Chocolate Peanut Butter Pizza by Missy Horton When I was in the sixth grade, the mom of a classmate brought this in for a special snack one day. (Yes, I grew up in a time when sixth graders weren't too cool for a "special snack". Yay for us!) Anyway, from the first bite, I became addicted and I've been making it ever since. I'm pretty sure this is like cookie crack, so I feel…	1 vote 478 views
	Apple Cheddar Turkey Meatballs by Missy Horton PagesApple Cheddar Turkey MeatballsHappy Thanksgiving to all of my Canadian friends! :)Although I'm not quite ready to roast the big bird yet, I felt like making a Thanksgiving-ish dinner in honor of Thanksgiving in Canada. These meatballs were a perfect choice!We've been making these for some time now...ever since I found them here…	1 vote 415 views