Category: recipes
12 Mexican Faves You Can Make in the Slow Cooker
Schedule a stress-free Mexican night with help from the trusty slow cooker I am always on the lookout for easy and quick recipes, especially those that can be done in a slow cooker. I was excited when I saw these recipes on Pillsbury’s web site and wanted to share them with you. Let me know if […]
FAUX LOADED POTATO CASSEROLE
I have seen this recipe around for years but I kept thinking that it couldn’t possibly be good. The faux comes in because you substitute healthier cauliflower for the carb-laden potatoes. In my mind,the couldn’t possibly be a good trade. How many people really like cooked cauliflower? The change came while visiting my daughter. […]
30 MUST TRY PANCAKE RECIPES
EASY PUMPKIN PANCAKES – SWEET SOUTHERN BLUE CINNAMON ROLL PANCAKES – LIFE AS A LOFTHOUSE BLUEBERRY PANCAKES – BAKER BY NATURE CAKE BATTER FUNFETTI PANCAKES APPLE CINNAMON PANCAKES – HOMEMADE HOOPLA PEANUT BUTTER CUP PANCAKES (VEGAN + GLUTEN FREE) – MINIMALIST BAKER DOUBLE CHOCOLATE PANCAKES – GIVE RECIPE STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE PANCAKES – CARLSBAD CRAVINGS MOCHA […]
SOUTHERN DEEP FRIED SQUASH
This is a summer staple at my house for dinner. I make this fried squash 4 to 5 times a week and my daughter always request it when she comes to visit. Even my 11 month old grandson loves it. This is more of a “this-is-what-I-use-and-have-never-measured-it” recipe. If you are unsure the first time you […]
TOASTED PECAN / COCONUT CARAMEL PIE
I love, love, love this pie! It’s one of my favorites and it’s so easy to make. Since it’s a frozen pie and this recipe makes two pies, eat one now and save one for later. To begin: Melt butter in a heavy skillet over medium heat. Add coconut and chopped pecans; cook until […]
BLUEBERRY – LIME CUPCAKES
I made some Very Berry Blueberry Cupcakes the other day and wanted to try tweaking the recipe by adding lime. I like these lime/blueberry cupcake even more than the original blueberry cupcakes. I love they way the tartness of the lime complements the sweetness of the blueberries. In this recipe, I made lime cupcakes with […]
Making BLUEBERRY JAM
I love blueberries and I love making jams and jellies so when I get blueberries, some will go into the freezer and some will be canned. I must confess that though I love making jams, I don’t really eat a lot of it for breakfast. I do however, use my jams in recipes like muffins […]
Grilled Chicken-Finger Fajitas with Peppers and Onions
Grilled Chicken-Finger Fajitas with Peppers and Onions Ingredients 1/2 cup Mexican crema or sour cream 2 teaspoons taco seasoning or Mexican seasoning blend 1 pound chicken breast tenderloins 2 tablespoons fajita seasoning blend 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons lime juice 1 tablespoon bottled hot sauce (such as Cholula) 1 fresh poblano pepper, stemmed, quartered lengthwise, and seeded* 1 red sweet pepper, stemmed, quartered […]
Impossibly Easy BLT Pie
I ran across this recipe on the Betty Crocker website and it looked so good, I had to share it. Ingredients 12 slices bacon, crisply cooked, crumbled 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese (4 oz) 1/2 cup Original Bisquick 1/3 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing 3/4 cup milk 1/8 teaspoon pepper 2 eggs 2 tablespoons mayonnaise or salad dressing 1 cup shredded lettuce 6 thin […]
Grab-and-Go Waffle Breakfast Sandwiches
Being one of those people who rush out the door late every morning, I am always on the lookout for a quick breakfast. I found this recipe on the Pillsbury website and wanted to pass it along. Start by oiling waffle maker; heat waffle maker. Unravel biscuit dough from can; separate into 8 biscuits. Place […]
BEEF STROGANOFF
I love Beef Stroganoff. It’s one of the easy-to-throw-together comfort food. I usually combine it with egg noodles, rice, or as a stand-alone meat dish. I would love to know of some other ways that this mixture could be used….any suggestions? This recipe is similar to my Swedish Meatballs except I’m starting with ground beef instead […]
SUPER EASY SWEDISH MEATBALLS
A coworker made these Swedish Meatballs at an event our park hosted several years ago. They were such a hit that we continue to make this meatballs at all of our events and we always carry home an empty dish. They are so easy to make and are perfect for a quick meal or if […]
HOT FUDGE CAKE (aka. Chocolate Cobbler)
I can’t tell you how good this Hot Fudge Cake taste. The soft moist chocolaty cake with this creamy, delicious fudge sauce. I have seen this cake called Chocolate Cobbler but I always think of cobbler as having a pie-like crust and I just can’t associate this piece of chocolate heaven with a cobbler. If […]
CHRISTMAS TREE CAKE / CRAFT for KIDS
A lady at my church made these little Christmas trees and snowmen for the kids to decorate. It was such a cute and easy idea that I thought I would share it with you. The Christmas is made like a giant, tree-shaped cake pop. I found this video that will show you how to make […]
Bacon Ranch Corn Salad
I love corn salad. It is one of those great recipes that you can’t make wrong. I start with a can of corn and add whatever I happen to have on hand. Put a dollop of mayonnaise with a little powdered ranch dressing and add it to your vegetables, and you have bacon ranch corn […]
Easy Pumpkin Pancakes (Bisquick)
I always look forward to fall because I starting making recipes using pumpkin. I make pumpkin biscuits, pumpkin ooey gooey butter cake, pumpkin cookies, pumpkin cupcakes, and pumpkin pancakes. I don’t know why I wait until fall to enjoy these tasty treats since I could eat pumpkin pancakes all year long. Maybe I’ll save a […]
TORTELLINI WITH ITALIAN SAUSAGE
I’ve never met a tortellini that I didn’t like. Hot soup or cold salad….if it has tortellini, it’s going to be good. This Tortellini with Italian Sausage is such an easy recipe and it only takes one pot which means that not only does it taste great, but there’s only one pot to wash. […]
COUNTRY BREAKFAST SKILLET
I live in the country, several miles from the nearest grocery store, so it’s normal to use what you have on hand. Having chickens, I have a lot of fresh eggs on hand and I’m always looking for ways to use up my surplus supply. Scrambling eggs and tossing in some meat and vegetables is […]
Pumpkin Chili
I was skeptical when I first heard of Pumpkin Chili. I have always associated pumpkin with pie, muffins, bread, and numerous other sweet goodies. Never did I associate it with chili. After having tasted pumpkin chili, I have had a change of heart. Pumpkin chili is delicious ! To be honest, you can’t taste the […]
BUTTER PECAN CUPCAKES
I have been thinking about a butter pecan cupcake recipe for a while. I love, love, love anything caramel or butterscotch so I guess butter pecan was a natural progression. Butter pecan is another one of those flavors that I think is considered old fashioned, kind of like butterscotch. When I mention either of those […]
Bacon Wrapped- BBQ Meatloaf
Meatloaf is one of those down-home, comfort foods for some while others view it as something they had to eat as a child and never wanted to touch again as an adult. I don’t eat much meat and rarely crave it I decided over the weekend that I wanted to make meatloaf. Let’s face it…meatloaf […]
CHOCOLATE ~ STRAWBERRY PARFAITS
I made these parfaits for my daughters baby shower (You can check out the entire post on the baby shower HERE) and everyone loved them so I thought I would share the recipe here. Actually, it’s not really a recipe. You just take brownies, pound cake, cookies, etc (I used chocolate filled Little Debbie cakes) […]
