With the weather getting colder this week, it feels like soup weather to me! This Broccoli Cheese Soup recipe is one that both kids and adults seem to like, and it’s fairly simple to prepare. To simplify things even more,…
I love recipes that let you use up leftovers to make something really delicious. This Ham and Bean Soup recipe is a great example! If you have a leftover hambone and some ham from Easter (or Thanksgiving, or Christmas), make…
After all the sweets available at Christmas time, I look forward to some of my delicious savory favorites for New Year’s Eve! Our annual party is a little unconventional, since it includes at least 15 kids ranging in age from…
Christmas Morning Recipe Roundup! Need something special to serve the family on Christmas morning? We love recipes that you can make ahead, so there’s minimal prep work when you’d rather be hanging out with the family. Here are some of…
We had Meghan’s 5th birthday party. She wanted a Disney Frozen Birthday themed party. I have to say this was the most fun to plan and to decorate of all the parties I’ve planned! I made homemade marshmallows (so delicious)…
Save Print Disney’s Frozen Birthday Party – Snowflake Sugar Cookies Ingredients 1½ cups butter, softened 2 cups white sugar 4 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 5 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt Instructions Preheat oven to…
PECAN PIE CAKE If you’re looking for an easy recipe that tastes like a great big decadent pecan tart, try this pecan pie cake recipe. This is a hit in our family and OH, SOOOOO good! Save Print Pecan Pie…
As much as I want to make sure my kids have a well-balanced, healthy lunch, I also like to send a little something sweet. We’ve all had days when we could use a little chocolate, haven’t we? These brownies are…
How to Blanch Tomatoes Before canning or making sauces or salsa, you may want to blanch tomatoes first. Blanching is really simple. Have a large pot of boiling water, a colander scoop, and a large bowl or clean sink filled with…
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Slow Cooker Green Beans Potatoes and Sausage Slow Cooker Green Beans Potatoes and Sausage are a favorite in our house. Especially, a no-fuss slow-cooker meal! The beauty of this recipe is you can pick the green beans straight from your garden,…
Tomato, Mozzarella and Salami Salad My cherry and grape tomatoes are coming on full force! There’s nothing better than eating a great tomato straight from the vine. Tomatoes are plentiful and very flavorful with all of the rain and humidity here…
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Cooking on a Shoestring: Poor Man’s Lasagna Recipe
Poor Man’s Lasagna Recipe In our family, we have two different lasagna recipes. Grandma’s lasagna (my mom’s) is a delicious traditional one, but with all the meat, cheese, and other ingredients, the cost can add up. Nana’s (my mother-in-law’s) recipe…
Garlic Dill Pickles Canning Recipe Homemade dill garlic pickles are easy to make and much tastier than store-bought. With this year’s bumper cucumber crop, it’s nice to put back a few jars of pickles for that summer-crisp flavor during…
Blueberry Zucchini Bread Recipe With blueberry season upon us and zucchini season in, here’s a great recipe that I use! Save Print Blueberry Zucchini Bread Recipe Ingredients 1 pint blueberries 3 C Flour 2 C shredded zucchini 1 Tbsp Cinnamon…