on Jun 27, 2016, Updated Sep 23, 2021 7 Comments Green beans were the star item in our local CSA box this past week and I have to admit that I was absolutely giddy when I saw them. I’ve tossed them into fresh green salads and crunched on them with a bit of hummus throughout the week, but one of my family’s favorite ways that I served them this past week has to be these easy as can be skillet blistered green beans....
on Oct 07, 2013, Updated Sep 15, 2021 18 Comments And luckily, these breakfast potatoes couldn’t be simpler to make. Chop everything up, toss it into a skillet, cook it until it is ready, and then gobble them up. Sounds simple enough, right? That’s about all there is to it. Promise. And if you really want to make things simple as can be, just chop all of the veggies the night before and leave the skins on your potatoes like I do....
I only recently discovered Ben & Jerry’s Cherry Garcia ice cream, which must make me the last person on the planet to do so as it is their number one selling flavor. A few weeks ago on a particularly hot summer day the husband and I roamed over to the nearest 7-11 to pick up some ice cream treats and I paid a whopping price for a Cherry Garcia ice cream bar....
on Oct 27, 2014, Updated Jun 01, 2023 3 Comments There’s just something about the time of year when Fall is just around the corner that makes me so excited! I seriously love the season and all that it brings with it…from football games and tailgating, wearing sweaters and boots, going camping and sitting by a crackling fire. And of course, it means some of my very favorite foods! My craving for chili, soups, stews, pasta, and so many other delicious, comforting classics is ignited....
on Aug 01, 2014, Updated Mar 17, 2020 4 Comments It’s that time of the year when everything is just hot and sticky. That’s when I generally love to turn to frozen treats that don’t require a whole lot of effort to throw together and are great to keep on hand for a quick grab and go treat. These little chocolate dipped banana bites are perfect just for that reason!...
on Jun 27, 2012, Updated Sep 03, 2023 28 Comments Mercy! Let me tell you a little background on this pie, okay? A couple of weeks ago, my 92 year old Grandmother fell and broke her hip. As we were sitting in the surgical are waiting on them to take her back for the surgery to place a rod in her hip, my aunt started talking about how she wished she’d brought the book she was reading down from my Grandmother’s hospital room so that she could read it while we waited....
on Dec 17, 2013, Updated Dec 19, 2021 9 Comments No one will ever guess how quickly the glaze comes together that lends such an amazing flavor to this ham recipe. And most likely they wouldn’t believe you if you told them! With just a few ingredients added to your ham as it roasts, you’ll end up with this amazingly tender, flavorful cranberry orange glazed ham that you just can’t get enough of – well, at least we can’t....
on Apr 05, 2017, Updated Mar 08, 2024 37 Comments Are you are carrot cake lover? If you are, this scrumptious, easy sheet cake recipe is one to add to your recipe box! This Carrot Cake Sheet Cake is so delicious – and one of our favorites! Loaded with 3 cups of freshly grated carrots this is such a hearty, moist cake with the most amazing flavor – butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and ginger bring the cake together into a sweet and spicy cake that is just divine topped with the fluffy cream cheese frosting and toasted pecans....
on Nov 06, 2024 19 Comments Looking for more favorite side dish recipes? I think you’ll love my Sweet Potato Casserole, Mashed Potatoes, and Squash Casserole. Green bean casserole is a classic side dish perfect for family suppers and holiday meals. This fresh spin on an old family green bean casserole recipe is a delicious favorite. How to Make the BEST Green Bean Casserole Step-by-Step Instructions Prep. Preheat your oven to 350ºF....
on Nov 21, 2013, Updated Nov 02, 2021 29 Comments It never quiet works out that way though. One bite leads to two and then two leads to three and then I realize that I like my own French Silk Pie more than the one I’m eating and remember I’d promised myself just one bite instead of three. One of the things I love the most about my own version of French Silk Pie is how light, creamy and well…....
How to Make Grilled Stuffed Jalapenos Step #2: Seed and chop the tomato into garnish-sized pieces. While those are nice, my Grilled Stuffed Jalapeño Poppers are much healthier, and they taste so good. I prefer them over the deep-fried ones and the bacon-wrapped ones, and I think you will too. Even my husband, who loves salty, greasy foods, prefers this cheese-stuffed jalapeno popper recipe over all the others. Step #3: Chop the red onion and cilantro into small pieces for garnish....
Hot buttered rum is believed to have originated in colonial America during the 17th century. Rum became widely available in the American colonies, particularly in what is now the United States, due to the trade routes between the Caribbean and the American colonies, where sugarcane plantations produced molasses, which was then distilled into rum. Here is my Hot Buttered Rum Bread Pudding recipe which uses this Hot Buttered Rum Batter recipe....
on Jan 05, 2015, Updated Sep 21, 2021 17 Comments Over the years, I’ve gained an appreciation for spaghetti squash. Once I learned how to properly cook it, it has been one of my favorite vegetables to use for a weeknight supper. I’ve tried so many cooking methods for making spaghetti squash, until I finally found the three that work the best for me every single time I prepare it....
on May 18, 2015, Updated Mar 14, 2024 13 Comments I absolutely adore herbs. If you asked me what I’d rather have growing around the farm, I’d start my long list with herbs. Definitely herbs. And lavender happens to be one of my favorites. Our bees love it as much as I do, it seems, since they are constantly buzzing around the blossoms. Thankfully, we both get the benefit from their attraction to it!...
on Apr 25, 2014, Updated Jan 24, 2023 40 Comments Scones make such a delicious treat for breakfast or brunch, I think. Especially these Lemon Blueberry Scones that taste just out of this world! But let me get one thing straight right from the start, these aren’t traditional scones by any means. They are just a bit more moist and tender than a traditional scone and definitely sweeter than a biscuit....
on Dec 08, 2014, Updated Jan 09, 2024 2 Comments There are certain types of breakfast recipes that I turn to when we have guests for the weekend, for special occasions, and for leisurely weekend brunches. These same dishes are essential for a hearty, homemade breakfast throughout the week! I hope you enjoy them as much as we do! Easy Make-Ahead Breakfast Casserole The breakfast casserole recipe is always a family favorite....
on May 06, 2015, Updated Sep 15, 2023 33 Comments This frosting is delicious on top of my favorite chocolate cake, my white cake, and even my yellow cake. I love to add a sprinkle of coconut flakes on top of cupcakes, like in the picture, for Easter, showers, and other special treats, too. It is also fun to use a kitchen torch to lightly toast the edges of the frosting for gorgeous treat!...
on Aug 25, 2011, Updated Aug 27, 2021 8 Comments Onion rings make one of my favorite recipes. They are perfect as an appetizer on game day, alongside a burger or just as a snack. I love ’em. This onion rings recipe uses a wet, buttermilk batter and then they are deep fried to golden perfection. You can use a deep cast iron skillet or fryer or even a deep fryer for making large quantities for a crowd....
on Dec 06, 2016, Updated Nov 07, 2022 34 Comments This candy confection is simple to make and has a great buttery, nutty flavor such as homemade toffee. It’s a tradition in my family to make for the holidays such as divinity, date nut roll, or rich fudge. Peanut brittle has always been a favorite in my family. It’s such a rich, delicious homemade candy we’ve loved for generations! I remember my Grandmother and then my Mama making this heirloom recipe every fall and Christmas season to take to parties and give to friends and neighbors as gifts....
on May 28, 2015, Updated Sep 05, 2023 6 Comments Throughout the summer months, ice cream seems to be one of our favorite desserts to make and to eat! We have so many favorite homemade ice cream recipes and love to keep it interesting with new flavors and combinations. As part of our affection for ice cream, we love to have them as fun ice cream sandwiches! For these, I used my peanut butter chocolate chip cookie recipe that I whipped up for Sam’s Scout troop meeting the other day....
