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Pear Cake Recipe Using Fresh Pears
We are not big pear eaters. I hardly ever buy them, so a pear cake recipe, using fresh pears non-the-less, may surprise you. There’s a bit of a story here that also illustrates a couple of frugal living principles perfectly. Hang in there with me and we’ll get to the cake recipe shortly. Doesn’t that […]
Continue readingPeach Pit Jelly
One of my favorite things about summer here in the south is that you can find peaches everywhere… and if you’re lucky enough to live near an orchard, you can grab a whole box of them without spending a fortune. There’s so much you can do with those peaches. We spent a little time this […]
Continue readingApple and Peach Chutney Recipe
I love the flavors of fall, but am not quite ready to give up on summer either. Why not combine two of my favorite fruits as we transition from late summer into fall – Apples and Peaches. I love how the sweet fruit flavors combine in this sweet and spicy chutney. I love serving this […]
Continue readingStrawberry Pineapple Freezer Jam
When strawberries are in season, I am always on the look-out for new recipes to use this family favorite. We have plenty of regulars, even another strawberry freezer jam, but this recipe offers a little surprise – pineapple. The flavors complement each other so well, and the texture is incredible. If you’re looking for a new […]
Continue readingOrange Marmalade Recipe
There is nothing better in the morning than a nice cup of tea and a piece of toast that has homemade orange marmalade spread all over it. The good news is that making this fruit spread is a lot easier than you may think. Give it a try … I think you’re going to love […]
Continue readingHomemade Jelly and Jam Recipes on Amazon Kindle
I’m excited to announce the first in a series of HBHW Cookbooks that I am writing exclusively for Amazon Kindle. Did I say excited? I mean thrilled! The reason I’m so passionate about Amazon Kindle is because it allows me to publish my recipe books at a price that’s affordable for everyone. If you’re not […]
Continue readingGrilled Cheddar And Granny Smith Sandwich
4 slices whole-grain bread 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 teaspoon Dijon or Spicy Brown mustard 2 oz cheddar cheese, finely grated and divided 1/2 medium Granny Smith apple, cored, halved, and sliced lengthwise in thin strips Preheat grill or griddle to temperature. Lay out the 4 slices of bread. Lightly brush one side of each […]
Continue readingStrawberry Shortcake Recipe
One of my favorite treats and desserts this time of the year is strawberry shortcake made with fresh berries. I get them from a local produce stand. 3 cups fresh strawberries 1/2-1 cup sugar Pound cake Whipped topping or whipped cream Slice the strawberries into a bowl and add the sugar. I like to start […]
Continue readingHow To Freeze Peaches
I love peaches, I love peaches even more when they are frozen!!! As a kid, my mom would always buy bulk peaches when in season and freeze them in big batches. I liked eating them when they were still frozen but found it difficult when frozen in large batches. So I came up with this idea…its […]
Continue readingJust for Mom Fruit Salad
1 can prepared lemon pie filling 12 oz. frozen whipped topping, thawed 1 – 15 oz. can tropical fruit salad, drained 1 – 15 oz. can pineapple tidbits, drained 2 – 11 oz. cans mandarin oranges, drained 2 cups fresh strawberries Mix lemon pie filling and whipped topping together in a large bowl. Add fruit […]
Continue readingAvocado Papaya Salad
4 ripe papayas 2 small avocados, diced 1/3 c cashews, coarsely chopped 1/4 c cilantro, chopped Juice of one lime 1 shallot, diced 1 c arugula, chopped Halve 2 of the papayas and discard seeds. Set aside. Peel the other 2 papayas and discard seeds. Cut into small chunks and place in a medium bowl. […]
Continue reading4th Of July Dessert Recipes
With 4th of July just around the corner, I thought I’d share some of my favorite simple dessert recipes with you. Whenever we are invited for a cookout or family get-together on Independence day and I’m asked to bring dessert, I whip up one of these flag cakes. It’s simple to make but looks really […]
Continue readingWatermelon Sorbet Recipe
Here’s a simple summer dessert that’s perfect when you have some watermelon leftover. It’s a light and airy watermelon sorbet that you can make either in an ice cream maker or following the special directions below to make it using your freezer and a food processor. Either way it’s a delicious frozen treat that you […]
Continue readingHow To Make A Watermelon Smoothie
Watermelon smoothies are a great healthy way to stay cool and refreshed this summer. They are very simple to make and you can very them up quite a bit. These smoothies are also the perfect way to use up all that extra watermelon that’s left when you buy a big one. Here’s how to make […]
Continue readingCucumber Watermelon Soup
Two of my favorite summer flavors are watermelon and cucumber. They are both so refreshing. This simple cold soup combines the two for a perfect summer treat. It makes a great healthy snack when you need to cool down on a hot summer day. It’s also a perfect appetizer when you are entertaining outside in […]
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