After having first had this at one of the many school potluck dinners we have participated in, over the years, it quickly became a family favorite. Usually served alongside barbecue, burgers, or generally most any summer meal. We have since … Continue reading
read moreOn the weekend that Arnie and I went hiking with my daughter, we stopped and ate at Pizza Ranch. For those not familiar, they have a buffet, but you can also order pizza. They typically have a salad bar, chicken, mashed potatoes, potato wedges, and pizza, including dessert pizza. We like to go there if …
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read moreWalking has been a challenge here lately because of the heat. I experienced something I've never felt before while down at the pond the other day. One of those breezes that wells from the ground came up and it blew hot air at my face. So hot! The poor dogs were panting so we three just hightailed it back to the house where I'm so thankful our AC is working again...only were able to use it once last summer. The thermometer told me it was 35C which I think is like 94 F or close- you have ...
read moreI was scrolling through Instagram and saw an idea to make Twix Treats using Rollo Candy and Mini Vanilla Wafers. I had some Rollo Candy at my house that needed to get used so this was the perfect opportunity. Trying to make things a little more cost effective, I went to Dollar Tree and bought …
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read moreI’m still doing good about not being on my phone and scrolling a lot. I still scroll, but it’s limited, and I’m feeling much better about that. On a recent scroll I came across this…a recipe for Cheesy Garlic Naan. It was one of those weird recipes I just had to try. I started by …
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read moreI ran across this recipe on Pinterest last week and I thought it sounded like something grandchiddlers might like.Pancake PoppersAnd it just so happened that little E was here bright and early on Thursday morning and she agreed to be my taste testerMore please!I made half of them according to the recipe and then I added cinnamon to the remaining batter.I may be making these a lot.
read moreI have been on a big roll of trying new recipes lately. The latest that caught my eye was Cinnamon Roll Poke Cake. I was a little skeptical but it was one of those recipes I just had to try. You can find the recipe by clicking THIS LINK. The recipe starts with a vanilla …
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read moreThis has been a family favorite for close to 30 years. I don't even remember where it came from. I've served it as a side dish for barbecue and grilled chicken, but we often just make a meal out of it. It was requested on Sunday and made a perfect addition to our fried fish dinner.And, no, it does not photograph well, but I promise it tastes better than it looks.
read moreI found a recipe online and thought I would give it a try. It looked easy and looked like something the grandkids would love. Here’s the recipe:Ingredients:1/2 cup creamy peanut butter1/2 cup butter softened3/4 cup white sugar3/4 cup brown sugar2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 1/4 cups flour all purpose1 teaspoon baking powder1 cup peanut …
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read moreI was scrolling through Instagram and saw one of those recipes that seemed to weird not to try. Here goes… Take a small box of Jello. Add one cup of boiling water. Stir until dissolved. Let sit for five minutes. Add in one cup of plain greek yogurt. Stir until smooth. Put in a small …
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read moreI cook quite a bit, but living an hour from town, it's kind of a necessity if you want to eat. And I like to cook, but sometimes I need a break. I love a good sandwich, but we hardly ever eat them. On occasion, we love a good Reuben, or a Philly Cheese Steak, or a BLT, but for the most part, I cook. We eat our big meal at noon and then DH will eat something small at night.However, a few
read moreOver the summer on Tuesdays, I am on Grandma duty. I had been scrolling through Instagram before the boys got here last Tuesday. I saw a recipe for French Toast Roll Ups from Belly Full. You can find the recipe HERE. I thought we would give them a try. I like to cook with the …
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read moreOver the years I have tried and tried and tried to make cornbread muffins. Every recipe I’ve tried is so dry. If they aren’t dry, they are too sweet and textured more like cake. All I have ever wanted is a good muffin that is moist. I think I found it!! I tried a new …
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read moreI saw a Facebook reel where a young lady was cooking shrimp in a muffin pan, and I was intrigued enough to try it. I bought some fresh large raw shrimp at the grocery store Saturday. I bought a little over a pound, but decided I would only cook nine to start with.I seasoned them with Tony Chachere and Chesapeake seafood seasoning.
I put a slice of butter and a little bit of minced garlic on each one. The lady in the video put a teaspoon of garlic on each one, but I knew that would be too much ...
Until now, I have never come up with a really good way to make pork chops. Whatever I do, they always seem a little dry. My son Karl works as a translator for a large pork producer in the area. With his job he gets the opportunity to buy pork at a reasonable price so …
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read moreSome of you are no doubtedly groaning while others are feeling nostalgic, but I made this last Wednesday and I like to keep a record of family recipes here for future reference although the kids and I all have recipe books with handwritten recipe cards. Seems like the next generation keeps everything on their phones, but I know that our family recipe books bring back fond memories for the
read moreOver the weekend I make a big breakfast. Arnie has a metabolism that every girl dreams of. He can eat and eat and eat and still wouldn’t gain any weight. I am so jealous of it. I eat and the food sticks right to my belly. I’m sure some of you can relate. I make …
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read moreI’ve told you that Arnie and I are both diabetic. That means we should not regularly eat many breakfast foods…Cereal isn’t the best, pancakes and waffles, also not the best. They all have carbs and carbs turn into sugar for diabetics. Of course we can eat them from time to time but if we can …
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read moreI’ve been looking for some freezer meals that aren’t freezer crock pot meals. I hate to spend all my time cooking when Arnie is around. We don’t get a lot of time to spend together, so I hate it if most of it is spent in the kitchen. I came across this recipe for Quick …
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read moreOur days are full working outside and it's been a challenge to get meals on the table. I mean we're not on a schedule and I can come in whenever I want to, but have to think ahead more and with fewer trips to town, I'm getting creative trying to use what I have. In my sewing room, that translates to scrap quilting. Does that mean I'm scrap cooking?
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