Need a warm comfort food? Here is another potato soup, with roasted potatoes. So easy and GOOD! I’m using a 20-quart roaster. Yes. Big pots and cookers are prized around here. Roasters are only about $40.00 – we even roast our turkey in it to save oven space. Love my roaster! You will have to […]
These Whole Grain Orange Sweet Rolls are a delicious treat! You can even try this recipe with lemon instead of orange, and perhaps a cream cheese filling. Either way, you will love them! Whole Grain Orange Sweet Rolls In a small saucepan, melt 2/3 cup butter over medium heat. Then add: 2/3 cup pure maple
We have been enjoying a quieter week, finishing up some projects, and starting new ones. The family is coming into town and plans need to be made for the Christmas season, it’s all going to go by so fast, as usual – trying to enjoy every bit of the season as it comes! Pumpkin (Sweet
Salted Caramel Rice Crispy Treats I have seen lots of recipes for salted rice crispy treats floating around, but most of them have way too much caramel in and on them! This is our lighter version of a delicious fall treat. These were delicious! You can drizzle 1/3 cup of caramel topping over the bars before
Today’s Post features a pumpkin yarn craft and some pumpkin recipes! Too Many Pumpkins by Linda White is one of our favorite fall books! Rebecca Estelle does not like pumpkins! When a truck comes by at harvest and dumps one into her yard, her attitude must change. This part is when my 5-year-old gasps
Garden Salsa Our favorite recipe for salsa, and just in time for the last of the tomatoes and jalapenos from the garden! 6 Roma tomatoes, chopped in a food processor or finely chopped by hand 1 14.5 oz. can Rotel tomatoes 1 medium red onion, finely diced 1 finely jalapeno, finely diced 1/2 bunch green onions,
One of the tricky things with whole wheat is how to exchange white flour out. This recipe works great – you can use hard white wheat such as Prairie Gold with this, or soft white wheat. NO white flour! We use freshly milled flour. Preheat oven to 375 degrees In a large mixer: 1
Shortbread is a true tea and coffee treat! Whenever I mix shortbread with strawberries, I always think of My Fair Lady… “Those strawberry tarts are first rate. I wonder where Mrs. Pierce gets them?” Strawberry Crumb Bars The Recipe Grease a 9″ x 9″ baking pan. Cut a piece of parchment paper 9″ wide (to
I wasn’t sure how often I was going to use my crockpot when I got it, but now I’m so glad I got that for Christmas! I love using it. Even though there is only two of us to cook for right now, I love being able to start dinner early and add things in
Chicken enchiladas have been a staple dinner with my family for the past 12 years, and Josh likes it just as much now that I’m making it for him. I remember when we first started making chicken enchiladas… those were the cream of chicken soup days. We’ve upgraded to homemade white sauces since then! I
Lemon Creme Sandwich Cookies These lemon filled cookies are quick to make, tender, sweet and tangy… perfect for tea. We love the special baking ingredients available from King Arthur, and this recipe uses something they offer, lemon juice powder! Directions:In a large bowl combine the following: 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, room temperature
I Found this recipe and decided to give it a try, with a few changes. It looked like such a good idea, and it tastes even better. I love the smell of the bananas cooking in the butter and sugar! This recipe makes one 9″ x 5″ loaf, so double the recipe for two loaves.
