Turkey Burgers with Apples and Gruyère

November 9, 2026November 8, 2026 RefreshHerLeave a comment

Turkey Burgers have become a favorite for Dale and me in recent years.Like a traditional beef burger, there are so many ways to fix them and zhuzh up the flavor!

I found a recipe for Turkey Burgers with Apples and Gruyère on Skinny Taste’s site, and was sure that the combination of flavors would be delicious. I was not wrong!

I served it without a bun, so my daughter told me it was technically not a “burger,” it was a patty! Whatever you want to call it, you can be sure that with or without a bun, this is a fantastic meal!

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Crock Pot · Pork

Apple Cider Pork Tenderloin

November 2, 2026November 2, 2026 RefreshHer2 Comments

I love a good pork recipe! Some years back, Cracker Barrel served an Apple Cider Pork Tenderloin. It was so delicious! I knew I had to try to reinvent the recipe at home. I remember that when I served it, the platter was cleaned!

I recently went through my recipes here on my blog and stumbled across that recipe that I came up with. I had a pork tenderloin in the freezer, as well as apple cider and jars of apple butter, so I put this in the crock pot for our dinner. It came out tender and juicy!

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Kitchen Tips · soup

Homemade Chicken and Rice Soup in 10 Minutes

October 19, 2026October 18, 2026 RefreshHerLeave a comment

We returned home from California yesterday morning where I spoke at Camp Ironwood’s fall ladies’ retreat. It was a wonderful time together. I watched the Lord answer prayers I had prayed, give strength, opportunities to pour into those precious women, and gain many new sweet sisters in Christ. It was a very full four days in every way.

When I got home Sunday morning after flying the red-eye flight from Las Vegas to Charlotte,then Charlotte to Tri-Cities, we walked into the house weary, and also needing a little sustanance. Hmmm, did we need breakfast or lunch? My stomach was hungry, and my whole body was confused! As I considered what I could fix quickly, homemade soup came to mind. I remembered my favorite Chicken and Rice Soup that is the fastest homemade soup ever, yet with flavors that are so comforting. I’ve shared this in the past, but I want to tell you about another shortcut in making this that I just learned about!

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dessert · Dinner · Traveling

New England Travels and Treats

October 5, 2026October 5, 2026 RefreshHerLeave a comment

Our fall ministry has recently taken us to New England. As you can imagine, the fall colors have been absolutely beautiful. Our journeys have take us to Connecticut, New Hampshire, Vermont and Massechusetts. We’ve been quite busy with both ministry and a few days of exploring. I thought I’d share one picture from each day, and also the best thing we ate in New England.

The first day took us through Virginia – what a beautiful state, but no real color to speak of.

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Mexican Food

Southerwestern Casserole (instead of tacos!)

September 28, 2026September 27, 2026 RefreshHerLeave a comment

I’m not one of those who enjoys following the Monday meatloaf, Taco Tuesday kind of menu, but we do have Mexican frequently. When I weary of tacos, I like to make a dish of something Mexican.

I recently came across this Southerwestern Casserole that was so scrumptious! It could be served as a casserole, or even a dip, served with scooping chips. This came together quickly, and it made a LOT. As a matter of fact, I put half in the freezer before baking. The other half serve the two of us for supper and a couple lunches! If you like Mexican flavors, you will love this casserole filled with ground turkey, veggies, and beans.

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