There is nothing better on a cold day than a cup of homemade beef stew and a big hunk of homemade bread or a biscuit. My favorite way to cook my beef stew is in the crockpot. It can slowly simmer away all day while I go about my busy day. At dinner time the […]
Continue reading* 1 lb chicken, cut up into small chunks * 1 cup chopped onion * 1 can chicken broth * 2 cloves of garlic, chopped finely * 2 tsp Cumin seed * 1/2 tsp dried oregano leaves * 3 -15oz cans white beans, drained and rinsed * 1 or 2 chopped red, green or yellow […]
Continue reading1/2 stick butter softened at room temp. 2 T chopped fresh sage 1/2 tsp salt (omit if using salted butter) 1 butternut squash, peeled and cubed 3 parsnips, peeled and cubed 2 carrots, peeled and cubed 2 leeks, chopped, white part only Heat oven to 350. put softened butter in a bowl and add chopped […]
Continue reading1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 medium onion, finely chopped 4 carrots, finely chopped Salt and pepper 1/2 cup pulpy orange juice 2 to 3 cups butternut squash puree 2 or 3 cups chicken broth Salt and pepper Grated nutmeg 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves, for garnish 1 tablespoon orange […]
Continue readingThis quiche is a favorite at our house as a Saturday or Sunday breakfast / brunch dish. It also works well if you have a potluck dish you need to whip up quickly. 5 large eggs 2 1/2 -3 cups leftover stuffing 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese (or any meltable cheese you have on hand) […]
Continue readingIt’s a few days after Thanksgiving, your family is tired of turkey sandwiches and there’s still plenty of leftovers. What do you do? Turn them into a pot pie of course. 1 medium onion, chopped 1 cup carrots, sliced 1 cup celery, diced 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 package (9 oz.) frozen chopped spinach 3 […]
Continue readingleftover turkey or chicken (a cup or so) one sweet onion sliced broccoli one bunch (or 2 boxes If you use frozen, thaw and drain…) 2 carrots peeled and sliced 1 can cream of chicken soup 1 cup sour cream Bring water to a boil and add your fresh vegetables and boil them for 5 […]
Continue readingI love this smoothie as a healthy breakfast the day after Thanksgiving, or Thanksgiving morning while I’m busy cooking. 1 can (16 oz.) cranberry sauce 1 bag (16 oz) frozen unsweetened peach slices, partially thawed 1 container (6 oz) vanilla yogurt 3/4 cup orange juice 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon Add everything in blender […]
Continue readingMakes 6 servings 6 cups apple cider 1/2 teaspoon whole cloves 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 3 sticks cinnamon 1. Heat all ingredients to boiling in 3-quart saucepan over medium-high heat; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered 10 minutes. 2. Strain cider mixture to remove cloves and cinnamon if desired. Serve hot. Hot Buttered Rum Spiced Cider: Make […]
Continue reading8-9 quarts popped corn 2 cups brown sugar 2 sticks butter or margarine 1 teaspoon salt (optional)-I don’t use it and don’t miss it either! 1/2 cup corn syrup (clear kind like Karo syrup) 2 teaspoons vanilla 1/2 teaspoon baking soda Boil all ingredients except corn and soda for 5 minutes, mixing well and stirring […]
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1 C sugar 1 C salted peanuts ½ C light karo syrup 1 tablespoon butter 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 teaspoon baking soda Put sugar & syrup in a 2 qt glass microwaveable bowl, stir. Microwave on high 5 minutes. Remove & stir in peanuts. Microwave on high for 1½ minutes, remove & stir. Microwave for […]
Continue reading3/4 cup butter or margarine, softened 1-1/2 cups sugar 3 eggs 1-1/2 teaspoons almond extract 3 cups all-purpose flour 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1-1/2 cups (12 ounces) sour cream 1 can (16 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans 3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar 4-1/2 teaspoons water […]
Continue readingEvery December the kids and I make a gingerbread house from scratch. It takes a few days, more because we have to wait for things to cool or wall joints to harden, but overall it is a pretty easy project. Just be sure to purchase LOTS of extra candies for decorating because half the fun […]
Continue readingLight and fluffy, this Pumpkin Mousse makes for a great dessert. 1 package (4-serving size) butterscotch instant pudding mix 1 cup milk (reconstituted powdered milk is fine) 1 can (15 oz) solid-pack pumpkin 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon Pinch of ground ginger Pinch of ground cloves 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping (or make your own […]
Continue readingThis is a super simple peanut butter fudge recipe. It’s a lot of fun to make with the kids and also makes a nice frugal present. When I give these away as a gift, I allow them to completely cool, then package them in holiday themed plastic bags. Add a bow and you have a […]
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