Crescent Roll Veggie Squares
With warmer weather finally here, I begin to think of eating outside. Whether it’s a picnic in the backyard or a church potluck, this recipe fits the bill. It’s a great way to get your veggies, dip, and roll in an easy to eat package. Plus it’s versatile – you can change up the veggies […]
Lemon Poppy Seed Bread
I absolutely love anything lemon. It is probably the hardest flavor, in sweetened form, for me to resist. This recipe has such a beautiful lemon taste, and the pudding mix makes it incredibly moist. Once cooled, the second loaf will freeze well for later, if you don’t eat it first. Ingredients: 1 pkg lemon cake […]
Hot Fudge Sauce
It’s no secret that I love ice cream. I can eat it any time of day, any time of year. I think I get that from my dad. So, it should come as no surprise that growing up, my mom made a killer hot fudge sauce for ice cream. And now I am sharing this […]
Chocolate Novaks
I don’t know where these cookies get their name, but I do know that they are a crowd pleaser. And with no baking involved (just a little stovetop work) they are great for these hot summer days. Heat, mix and drop – so simple and so very satisfying. Ingredients: 2 cups white sugar ⅓ cup […]
Creamy Broccoli Salad
What? You want more bacon? I am more than happy to comply. I have seen (and tasted) many variations of this recipe at potlucks throughout my life. Most of them have bacon and include pieces of raw onion, but I have never cared for that strong taste, or after taste. In my recipe, I replace […]
Sophie’s Cheesy Pasta
My husband and I have given our daughter the task of helping out more in the kitchen and learning how to cook a few meals. One day after grocery shopping, I came home to a fantastic pasta meal that she had created and cooked by herself. She has since cooked this dish again for our […]
Creamy Orzo with Peas
I love pasta. Spaghetti, fettuccine, ravioli, tortellini, fusilli, lasagne, macaroni. Cover it in marinara, fill it with cheese, or bake it in the oven. You name it, I want to eat it. While looking for new varieties of pasta to try, which I am constantly doing, I came across orzo. Orzo looks like large grains […]
Slow Cooker Beef in Mushroom Sauce
This is true comfort food to me. Tender pieces of beef in a rich, creamy mushroom sauce. Yum! It would be perfect served over buttered egg noodles with roasted asparagus. Ingredients: 1 T olive oil 1 medium onion, diced 12 oz mushrooms, sliced 2 lbs lean beef stew meat 1 can cream of mushroom soup […]
Slow Cooker Ham and Beans
With all the cold weather we’ve been having, it’s the perfect time to get out the slow cooker. Whether you’re making a soup, stew, or roast, having a meal ready for you at dinnertime is hard to beat. And this is one of my favorite easy slow cooker dishes. While most people make this with […]
Walking Tacos
Last week, I was trying to come up with a meal that would feed a group of girls, that all of them would enjoy, and that would allow for the various food allergies among them. I remembered that the cheerleaders at my school had fixed walking tacos for ball games in the past, and I […]
Chocolate Fondue
Chocolate covered strawberries are aplenty around Valentine’s Day, but I think chocolate fondue is much more romantic, not to mention more fun. And it allows you to have a variety of food to dip into the chocolate. You don’t even have to have a fondue pot to make it in. A saucepan on the stove […]
Slow Cooker Beef Stew
I love my slow cooker. Some days, it’s my best friend. My slow cooker has multiple settings, including a stovetop setting that allows me to sear meat and cook veggies. This versatility lets me cook this recipe in one pot and not have to get another dish dirty. Hooray for me! Ingredients: 2 lbs beef […]
Easy Chicken Casserole
This dish always reminds me of my husband’s grandmother. She would serve this at almost every holiday gathering, and there was never any left over. It’s easy to put together, hence the ‘easy’ in the recipe name, and it also doubles and triples well if you are feeding larger groups. Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless […]
Brussel Sprouts and Mushroom Hash
My family loves Brussels sprouts. I usually roast them in the oven with a little olive oil, but I determined it was time to come up with a new way to cook them. This dish comes together easily, packs quite a bit of flavor, and is a heartier side than Brussels sprouts alone. Ingredients: 1 […]
Creamy Italian Chicken
This chicken dish comes together very quickly and combines the typical Italian ingredients of tomatoes, basil, and Parmesan cheese. For this recipe, the canned variety of Parmesan cheese works great since it is finely grated and melts into the sauce well. If you prefer, you can use the more traditional Parmigiano-Reggiano, just make sure you […]
Pull-Apart Pizza Rolls
If you’re looking for an easy, crowd pleasing appetizer for New Year’s Eve, have I got the recipe for you. I took this to my family’s Christmas Eve get-together and brought nothing home. It was so good! And nothing beats the flavor and meltability of fresh mozzarella cheese – don’t skimp on this. If you […]
