My mother-in-law mentioned the other day that she was looking for some crock-pot recipes, I noticed a slow cooker magazine at my local grocery store and I figured I would check it out and then give it to her. While looking at it I started marking pages; I can’t tell you how many times I see a recipe that looks awesome and make a note … Continue reading Chicken White Wine, Tarragon and Cream – slow cooker
I have had a garden every year for the last 25+ years. Every year there is a crop or two that just does not do well; my tomatoes have never been one of them. Though they seem to all come at the same time which is not ideal as who could possibly eat 30+ tomatoes before they go bad. I do give some away; I … Continue reading Soups on – Yummy Tomato Soup from my garden
I have been making this particular chocolate cake for as long as I can remember; at least since I was in middle school. I am not entirely sure where it came from but I believe it has been around for many many years. If you are looking for a great recipe to teach a child try this one. It mixes easy in one bowl … Continue reading Crazy Chocolate Cake
There are a couple of types of bar cookies the typical chewy type like brownies and blondies. Then there is a very nice alternative that is more like a pastry shortbread type that is tender, buttery and crumbly. Sometimes you want something sweet but you don’t have the time or patience to make individual cookies. I will admit I do make more cookies than bars … Continue reading Square the other cookie (Raspberry Squares)
Who doesn’t need to use up some of the leftover ham from Easter? I swear the weather this weekend also helped dictate what I ended up making. It has been rainy, raw and just plain chilly, kind of like a fall day. It also helps that one of my favorite soups is creamy ham and asparagus. It is so satisfying, it is simple to make … Continue reading Ham & Asparagus Soup
Last weekend my refrigerator was severely overloaded; my house was full of people and I had a lot of “different” ingredients leftover after it was all said and done. I really hate throwing food away so I try to use up whatever is left over before it goes bad. I love finding a recipe, buying the ingredients, making and eating whatever it may be. I … Continue reading Being Frugal – It’s a good thing
Who would ever think that they would be taken down a few pegs by a hard boiled egg? If I were ever on Iron Chef or Chopped and the secret ingredient was an egg that you had to have at least one be hardboiled in some form or fashion per dish. I would be chopped first round and it would be the biggest Iron Chef … Continue reading My nemesis – the hard boiled egg white chocolate chip craisin cookies
We had a birthday at work the other day; I asked the b-day girl what she would like to snack on for the day. She was not a big snacky type person and said that I should make something that I would like to eat. Well I am not going to argue with that. So I thought hmmmmm I haven’t had a sour cream coffee … Continue reading Looks can be deceiving – Coffee Cake
