Author: Dee Dee Eberle

Greetings! I'm Dee Dee. Nonprofit escapee, military spouse, home cook, and purveyor of tasty goodness. My Midlife Kitchen is where I cook, blog, and give my not-so-humble opinions on topics big and small. Join me for a peek inside My Midlife Kitchen!

Pumpkin Curry Soup

Pumpkin pie.  Pumpkin mousse.  Pumpkin cookies.  Pumpkin chili.  Pumpkin pasta.  If you’re like me, you probably tend to buy too many cans of pumpkin when...

Spring Ahead–Spring, Salmon & Shrimp

Ah, Spring. For many of us, it’s the season we wait for with most anticipation.  Not only because of the change in weather, but the...

The Side Show–Top 6 Super Simple Side Dishes

Chicken & Dumplings.  Shrimp & Grits.  Pot Roast & Veggies.  Pork Chops & Applesauce.  Every protein seems to have them, and every dinner table screams...

Crock Pot Hero–My Best Crock Pot Recipes

I have MANY kitchen do-dads, gadgets and tools.  In fact, if you’re like me, you probably have TOO many of them.  When I pass a...

Porter-Braised Chicken Thighs

Fall needs to hurry up and get to South Texas! In the meantime, I’m trying to force the cooler weather with warm & hearty dishes...

Best Crock Pot Shredded Pork EVER

BBQ means many things to many people. But in my book, pork is king.  And this ridiculously simple Shredded Crock Pot Pork is the best...

Fall Squash Mac & Cheese

It’s that time of year when we all reach for comfort food! But even if you don’t love cooler weather like I do, you’ll be...

Garlic Bread Roasted Tomato Bruschetta

Garlic.  Ain’t no havin’ too much of it in my book.  I once read a quote that said: “Tomatoes and oregano make it Italian; wine...

BBQ Grilled Shrimp

I grew up eating all manner of fish from the Midwest.  Bass, perch, pickerel, smelt–I ate them all, and all year ’round, too.  My dad...

Summer Fruit Jello Dessert

Summer comes with heat. And it’s hot. Darned hot! So when you are in need of a cooling and simple dessert to wow a crowd,...