Category: recipes
How to make Manicotti
I have always thought that manicotti was one of those foods that took too much time to make. That it was not something you could just whip up for the evening meal. Thanks to the quarantine, I now know that this is not only better than anything I have had in an Italian restaurant, I […]
HAM SALAD~TWISTED
Apparently I don’t make ham salad, or even chicken salad, the way other people do. I did not know this until I made chicken salad sandwiches for a group and everyone wanted the recipe. I kept saying it’s just regular chicken salad. Didn’t everyone make it the way I did? Apparently people put sweet relish […]
PAN FRIED PORK CHOPS
There are so many different ways to cook pork chops. They can be baked, grilled, and slow cooked. My choice for the night was fried. Simple, quick, and oh so delicious pan fried pork chops. It doesn’t get any easier than this. The recipe below is very basic so feel free to add seasoning to […]
CHOCOLATE & PECAN OOEY GOOEY BUTTER CAKE
I assume by now, everyone knows about ooey gooey butter cake and how it is one of the best cakes ever! I’m not a big fan of cake but I love a good brownie or cookie bar and this “cake” is more along the line of a brownie. Another great thing about ooey, gooey cake […]
LOW CARB BROCCOLI CHEESE SOUP
I have found recipes for Keto Broccoli Cheese soup on several sites. I tried several variations and this is the version that I like the best. Most of the recipes I found called for cheddar cheese but I prefer Velveeta cheese because I like the way it makes the soup creamy and I always have […]
CANNING APPLE PIE FILLING
When you have an apple tree in your yard, you end up doing a lot of canning. This year I have pretty much stuck with applesauce and apple pie filling with the majority being pie filling. I am not a big fan of apple pies but I do love apples with sauce on my […]
Garden-Fresh Vegetable Recipes
If your kitchen is filling up with wonderful fresh vegetables, here are some recipes to inspire your next meal. SAVORY TOMATO COBBLER CHICKEN AND SQUASH CASSEROLE PASTA, CHICKEN, AND BROCCOLI BAKE CHEESY BROCCOLI AND RICE CASSEROLE SUNCREST GARDENS FARM PESTO PIZZA GREEN BEANS WITH BACON AND ONION GRILLED EGGPLANT & […]
White and Blue Treats for July 4th
Preparing for a patriotic celebration? These red, white and blue treats have you covered. DREAMING IN DIY THE FIRST YEAR KATRINA’S KITCHEN LOVE BAKES GOOD CAKES CRAFT GOSSIP OH MY GOODNESS CHOCOLATE DESSERTS CINCY SHOPPER TWO SISTERS BITE CONFECTIONS LAND O LAKES HAMLET HUB EATING […]
FRESH PEAR CAKE
I am always on the lookout for pear recipes, especially this year since the apple trees didn’t produce. Enter…..delicious cake. I’m mean really delicious cake. I omitted the nutmeg and cloves called for in most recipes since I didn’t have any on hand. You are welcome to add a little to taste. CAKE INGREDIENTS 4 […]
14 Foods to make before Summer Ends
Get the Fried Mozzarella, Basil And Nectarine Stacks With Balsamic Glaze recipe from Half Baked Harvest Get the Squash Patties recipe at Sweet Southern Blue Get the Grilled Pesto Shrimp Skewers recipe from Skinny Taste Get the Grilled Corn With Basil Butter recipe by Lisina from Food52 Get the Old Fashioned Chocolate Fudge Syrup recipe at Sweet Southern Blue. Get […]
RICH & CREAMY BUTTER PECAN ICE CREAM RECIPE
I just ran across this recipe and wanted to share it. I love butter-pecan ice cream and this recipe looks amazing. It is a little more complicated than some of those 2 ingredient recipes but I think the results will be amazing. INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup Butter 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk 2 cups Heavy Whipping Cream 1 cup toffee […]
PASTA STIR-FRY FROM THE GARDEN
I make varieties of this pasta dish all summer long using vegetables from the garden. This time I only used carrots, yellow squash, and tomatoes. I usually also add zucchini but you can add any vegetable you like. I know I say this on most of my recipes but this is your meal. Make […]
HOW TO CAN BLACKBERRY JELLY THE EASY WAY.
Last year, I purchased a raspberry and blackberry plant. I also dug up several wild blackberry plants and planted all of them in a nice neat row. This year has yielded enough blackberries to make several pints of jelly and some juice to make blackberry lemonade and blackberry cupcakes. I have Blackberry, Vanilla Blackberry, and […]
BLACKBERRY LEMONADE
I love blackberry Lemonade! Okay, I love any type of lemonade but I have a great fondness for blackberries. Wendy’s even carried a blackberry lemonade on their menu last year. I keep blackberry syrup in a cruet in my refrigerator making it simple to grab and add to any recipe. To make it even easier, […]
SUPER EASY DILL PICKLES
It’s not even May and I’m already canning pickles and putting peaches in the freezer. I have never had cucumbers ready this early in the year but this mild winter has been great for the plants. The first plants I put in the garden was cucumbers and I have been harvesting them for a […]
Instant Peach Cobbler
Thanks to all of the rain and the warm weather, we finally have peaches. Every year the deer beat us to them, or the birds, or the raccoons but not this year! I have been out daily to check them. I walked around the tree giving them a little squeeze just to see if there […]
EASTER ~ MALTED EGG CUPCAKES
I look forward to Easter each year because I know the stores will be stocking Malted Eggs. I just love them! If you follow my blog, you may have seen my recipe for Malted Egg Rice Krispies Treats. These little treats disappear so fast. This is probably because I grab a spoon and eat […]
ST PATRICK’S DAY MINT MILKSHAKE
I have been seeing all of these amazing Freakshakes on Pinterest and decided I wanted to try making these amazing looking milkshakes. For my first attempt, I decided to make this chocolate-mint shake since Saint Patrick’s Day is just around the corner. I topped it with green & white candies, Andes mint chocolates, and these […]
CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES W/ STRAWBERRY FROSTING
I love chocolate covered strawberries and eat them more often than I should. Sometimes I am so impatient that I just melt me a big old bowl of chocolate and grab a handful of juicy red strawberries and start dipping. This girl is not waiting for some chocolate to harden on a strawberry. My love […]
BUTTERFINGER RICE KRISPIES TREATS
I was craving Rice Krispies treats that other day so I made a quick run to Walmart a grabbed a box of Rice Krispies (of course I price matched and used a coupon) and a bag of marshmallows. I had all of my ingredients laid out when I decided to look through my pantry to […]
EASY CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES
Just in time for Valentine’s Day. These little morsels of chocolate are heavenly and so easy to make. INGREDIENTS 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk 4 tablespoons butter 1/2 cup heavy cream 3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Sprinkles or Sugar for decorating DIRECTIONS In a medium saucepan, bring […]
The Best Spinach Dip Ever!
As everyone is preparing to bring in the New Year this weekend, I thought I would share a couple of great recipes that would be perfect for your New Year party. I love Spinach and Artichoke Dip and eat it more often than I probably should. I have this amazing no-fail recipe that is quick, […]
BANANA NUT BREAD CAKE BALLS
My sister over at Live Life Be Happy just posted the recipe for these deliciously, addicting cake balls. You can get the recipe HERE. While you are there, check out some of her great travel photos and tips. Related
25 VARITIES OF PECAN PIE
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