Happy Friday! Are you doing much baking for the holidays yet? I am actually making banana bread today (brown bananas call) and am looking forward to trying some new cookies next week. I have a handful of baking cookbooks to page through, and have plans to make these gingerbread cookies and these chocolate PB balls for a cookie exchange next week. I want to be the lady who delivers baking boxes to friends of mixed baked goods...maybe next year ;)

This week's menu! Delicious. We are making burgers that don't need a grill, just a good vent fan. It includes some oven fries and a yummy sauce. For those of us needing something light, this salad is bright and satisfying. If you are up for a bit more chopping, there is also a Thai fried rice situation with some marinated tofu and all sorts of veggies. It saves well, and reheats easily if you like leftovers for lunch the next day. Lastly, a skillet pancake that will keep you from spending all morning flipping little cakes. Remember it is not a "cake", so the texture is a bit more dense yet custardy. The compote is delicious and whipping cream can be replaced with yogurt if you prefer!

A reminder that we have gift cards available in 3 and 6-month increments if you need a gift that can be delivered directly to your loved ones inbox! They sign up and all that themselves, so the membership won't start until they tell it to. Let me know if you have any questions about that!

Next week will be 8 recipes and cover us for two weeks for the holidays and new years. I have it mostly covered, but let me know if there are any extra requests sooner than later! xoxo

Recipes by Mckenzie Mitchell.