This sauce is made from scratch in the amount of time it takes to cook the pasta! It doesn’t come from a jar or a box, and it uses simple ingredients most homes have on hand. Inexpensive and Fast! Creamy Pasta Sauce 2 TBS margarine or butter 2 TBS flour Melt butter in a small […]
Ree Ann’s Homemade Vanilla Yogurt
I had given up on making yogurt. I could never get it to set thick enough, and it was always a pain to flavor.That all changed when I was introduced to Ree Ann’s Homemade Vanilla Yogurt. Since she showed me how to make this, there hasn’t been more than a day or two that we […]
GP’s Peanut Butter Cookies
This recipe is from the kitchen of my beloved grandma! I can’t think of her without smiling. These cookies are a favorite at our house! GP’s Peanut Butter Cookies 1 cup shortening 1 cup white sugar 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup peanut butter 2 eggs ¼ cup milk 3 ½ cup flour 2 tsp […]
Apple Preservation and Recipe
Are you wondering what else you can make with apples? Especially the ones past their prime? Try this method of preserving and a fun recipe. I like to peel, core, and grate apples. I use them in a recipe or I freeze them in two cup increments to use later in the winter. I use […]
Andrea’s Pumpkin Muffins
I contacted a dear friend and asked her permission to share this recipe with you! We love these muffins. I can’t tell you how many times I have baked them over the years! Half of the oil is replaced with applesauce…so I pretend they are healthy. Andrea’s Pumpkin Muffins ¾ cup canola oil ¾ cup […]
Mom’s Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread
My daughter wanted to know if we had any more zucchini for zucchini bread. When she heard the answer was “yes,” she said, “Oh good, I am just really feeling it.” Of course, we made some. Here’s our favorite zucchini bread recipe…straight from my mom’s kitchen. Mom’s Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread 3 eggs 1 cup […]
Tuna Salad Sandwich
This recipe is a fun way to dress up an ordinary tuna sandwich… Tuna Salad Sandwich 2 cans of tuna (4 oz size), drained ¼ cup Miracle Whip ½ cup Gala apple, diced ½ cup cheddar cheese, cut into small cubes ½ cup red seedless grapes, quartered Mix together and serve on toasted bread.
Til Chikki with an American Twist
Til Chikki is a sweet cracker. Our family likes to pretend to visit countries. This recipe “happened” when we were taking a trip to India. The real recipes for Til Chikki have jaggery in them and that was nowhere to be found. So…I improvised and here is what I came up with to make a […]
Speedy Treats for Busy Days
Here are a few ideas for speedy treats that don’t involve rushing to the store. (A small amount of prep time on a less busy day makes all the difference): 1) Freeze Cookie Dough Balls for quick cookies later- Mix up cookie dough. Spoon it onto a cookie sheet using a cookie scoop. They can be very […]
Mini Corn Dog Cups
This “Mini Corn Dog Cups” recipe is inexpensive and feeds a lot of little people. The baked corn meal muffin makes them more healthy than a traditional hot dog. 🙂 Mini Corn Dog Cups 2 TBS oil ¾ cup flour ½ cup corn meal 1 tsp baking powder ¼ tsp onion salt 1 TBS sugar […]