My sister-in-law brought this to a family gathering, and I just loved it. It is a simple dessert, but oh, so yummy! It just sends thoughts of summer through your head....warm sunshine and flip-flops, oh, how we wish we could this time of year! There is one downfall to this delightful little treat: it expires quickly. You've only got about one … Read More »
Cornmeal Muffins
This Wednesday's recipe is one I just found from my sister. Although I grew up on homemade muffins, I don't often make them. Krusteaz makes fabulous blueberry and cranberry-orange muffins, and my family loves Betty Crockers cinnamon streusel muffins. They range in price from $1.68-$2.89 a box (which makes 12 muffins), and that amount feeds my … Read More »
Beef and Barley Soup
This is one of my favorite ways to clean up the left-over pot roast dinner from Sunday night. It's also hearty enough to fill up my husband. … Read More »
Slow-Cooker Tuscan Bean Soup
We tried this recipe last weekend, and to my surprise, I got two-thumbs up from my family...two-thumbs way up from my husband. It's not that he's super picky, it's just that after 10 years of being married, he's used to what we often have around and new recipes are met with a skeptical eye. Actually, I was surprised by its good taste as well. It … Read More »
Cream of Broccoli Soup
I know this is a soup that people really like or really don't, but I wanted to put it on here anyway. I love this soup; it is one of the ultimate comfort foods for me. Put it in a bread bowl, top it with a some grated, sharp cheddar cheese, and you've got a meal! … Read More »
Seafood Chowder
This is a recipe that was given to me in college. In one of my painting classes, there was a lady named Fran. She was a beautiful older lady, full of spunk and just taking some painting classes to finish up a dream she had had when she was younger. We all loved her. That year, she invited us to her gracious home to have a Christmas party, and … Read More »
Chicken Saltimbocca
This chicken recipe sounds fancy and it makes a beautiful presentation, but it is really easy! Here I put it over some rosemary (my oldest daughter asked why I was putting it over some of the Christmas tree) to make it look good. It is a recipe I got from a free Campbell's recipe book in a grocery store many years ago, but again, I have … Read More »
Chicken Tortellini Soup
This is my family's favorite soup! This soup takes traditional chicken noodle soup and gives it a twist. Everyone loves the noodles, and I load each bowl with fresh baby spinach. I think it will become a family favorite for you as well. … Read More »
Meatball Minestrone Soup
This soup makes a meal! If you like the soups at Olive Garden, this soup is for you. I got it from the "One Armed Cook", but I've adapted it a little bit. … Read More »
Apple Pie
Thanksgiving is sneaking up on us, and so I thought I would throw in my best pie recipe. We'll start with the crust. I was given this recipe by my sister-in-law, who is a fabulous cook. I believe she told me she got the recipe from America's Test Kitchen. I've never had a better pie crust. It's worth the little extra steps that are in … Read More »