Starring… an amazing lemon butter sauce! 5-6 yams4 Jonathan or Granny Smith apples1/2 cup butter1 c sugar1 t salt2 c water3 T cornstarch2 t fresh-squeezed lemon juice Rinse yams and place in a large pot. Cover with water. Bring to…
PrintDare I say that food is what makes the holidays “happy”? Especially Thanksgiving. It is all about the food!! And over the years I’ve incorporated some traditions from when I was young along with some new traditions that have caught…
PrintWhen I was in high school, one of my favorite things was my Walkman. I had a case that held 10 cassette tapes, allowing for a variety of music to listen to, which was especially nice when I traveled. And…
PrintCreamy, cheesy, flavorful, and absolutely divine! 6 T butter, divided1/4 frozen onion, grated (or 1/4 c chopped onion)6 T flour2 c chicken broth3/4 c heavy cream1/4 t ground mustard2 c grated mozzarella or Swiss cheese1/4 t salt1/4 t fresh ground…
PrintA rich fudgy brownie center gift-wrapped in a silky layer of chocolate. 1 fudge brownie mix + eggs, water, oil called for in brownie instructions1 – 11.5-oz. pkg. milk chocolate chips2 T shorteninggarnish: nuts or sprinkles, optional Make brownies as…
PrintSizzling and melty! 1 3.5 oz. pkg. pepperoni*2/3 c pizza sauce3 c finely grated mozzarella cheese1/2 c chopped onions, optional1/2 c sliced or chopped olives, optional1/4 c finely chopped green peppers, optional1 8-ounce tube refrigerated crescent seamless dough sheet (or…
PrintExceptional!! 1 15-oz. can black beans, rinsed and drained (optional)1 14.5-oz. can diced tomatoes1 10-oz. pkg. frozen corn1/2 c chopped sweet onion1/2 c finely chopped red bell peppers2 chicken breasts, uncooked1 10-oz. can enchilada sauce1 can cream of chicken soup1½…
PrintSuch a variety of dippable foods! 1 14-oz. bag Kraft caramels2/3 c half-and-half fresh fruit chunks, pretzels, cookies, angel food cake cubes, and/or marshmallows Unwrap caramels and place in saucepan. Add half-and-half. Cook over low heat, stirring frequently, until caramels…
PrintYou haven’t seen a “good life” post for a while, huh? It’s because life hasn’t been that good. LOL! Ok, I’m sort of kidding. Sort of not. Isn’t that just how life goes? Sometimes things just don’t click. Or flow….
PrintBasically a ball of heaven! 1 c creamy Skippy peanut butter (not all-natural)4 T butter, softened2 c powdered sugar1 Butterfinger bar2 c white chocolate chips2 T shorteningextra chopped Butterfinger candy for topping if desired Beat peanut butter and butter until…
PrintYou can say, “I’m going to eat my eyeball now.” LOL! 1 c creamy Skippy peanut butter (not all-natural)4 T butter, softened2 c powdered sugar1 Butterfinger bar2 c white chocolate chips2 T shortening1 c M&M’s1 small tube red decorator icing…
PrintMeatloaf makes fabulous leftovers!! For each sandwich:2 slices breadsliced meatloaf1 T mayonnaise or butter1 t ketchup¼ t mustard1 slice Jack or provolone cheese (optional)additional butter for hot or grilled sandwich Cold:Spread each slice of bread with mayonnaise or butter*. Spread…
PrintThanks to Ruth, not only my grandma but my friend and inspiration. To make 7 quarts/1 canning batch: 60 small, 50 medium or 35 large pickling cucumbers7 garlic cloves1 onionfresh or dried dill (stems and flowers)7 teaspoons dill seeds (1…
PrintAmazing! And pretty! 1 pkg. Strawberry Lemonade Kool-Aid1 c sugar1 1/3 c water2 c pineapple juice1/3 c crushed pineapple (optional)1 1/3 c Sprite In large pitcher mix Kool-Aid, sugar, water and pineapple juice until sugar is dissolved. Pour into freezer…
PrintFresh peaches… preserved! This recipe follows the MCP Pectin instructions as I have found it to be my favorite kind of pectin. If you use a different kind of pectin, follow those instructions. Also helpful: freezer jam tips here or…
PrintIt’s not just fried, it’s deep fried! We’ve tried homemade macaroni and cheese. Heavenly. We’ve even fried it. Divine. But, my friends, you are about to enter a whole new world of delicious. This is mind-blowing, life-altering stuff: deep fried…
PrintAn easy way to dress up your salads or desserts! My favorite way to eat these? Strawberry Spinach Salad. 1 T butter1 c chopped pecans1 T + 1/4 c brown sugar1/4 c granulated sugar1/2 t salt Melt butter in saucepan…
PrintOoey gooey… 1/3 c unpopped popcorn1 cup butter or margarine1 1/3 c brown sugar1/2 c Karo light corn syruppinch salt Pop popcorn using air or oil popper. Remove unpopped kernels. Place in large bowl and set aside. In saucepan over…
PrintStirring the filling in this recipe may very well give you carpal tunnel, but it will be a small price to pay. It’s insanely good! Tastes like the real thing. Which, as my friend pointed out, I could just buy…
PrintAhhhhhhhh… 2 pounds chicken tenders, cut into 1-inch pieces Marinade:1 c orange juice1/4 t orange zest4 t soy sauce1/2 t sesame oil1 t salt Sauce:1½ c orange juice1/4 t orange zest1 c chicken broth2 T sugar2½ T honey2 T soy…
PrintMust. Plan. Ahead. But worth it! 10 c thinly sliced Yukon Gold potatoes (4-5 medium potatoes)1 can cream of chicken soup1/4 c finely chopped onion1 c milk1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted2 c grated cheddar cheese1/2 t salt1/2 t pepper…
PrintIntimidating? Nah. Canning is just boiling… To make one batch of 7 quarts of canned tomatoes (can cut recipe in half if canning pint jars):21 pounds tomatoes14 T bottled lemon juice or 3½ t citric acid* (I use bottled lemon…
PrintPair with tortilla chips for an instant snack. FYI: The peppers you choose will vary the spiciness of this salsa. Anaheim and jalapenos will give you a fairly mild salsa. Turn up the heat with poblanos or serranos. Select only…
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