Sweet Potato Cornbread, whole grain delicious

Sweet Potato Cornbread is the happy collision of roasted sweet potatoes and the best pan of cornbread you will ever eat! And it doesn't take much to accomplish this. All you need to do is throw an extra sweet potato into the oven, the next time you bake sweet potatoes. 

Laurie Colwin's Pot Roast

There is nothing better than the oven warming the house, along with the aroma of Laurie Colwin's Pot Roast in the oven...come and see how it's done!

Gratin of White Beans with Cream and Fresh Tomatoes

Gratin of White Beans with Cream and Fresh Tomatoes, a meatless bean dish that is creamy, richly textured, and delicious. Perfect for introducing beans to any and all non-bean eaters! Because this dish is mild, creamy and has a delicious crispy bread crumb topping. 

Welcome to the Senior Salon Pit Stop #280.

 Welcome! The Senior Salon Pit Stop is now open! We invite you to come and take a look at all the wonderful recipes, ideas, articles and printable lists and planners being shared at SSPS #280! Because I can guarantee that you will be pleasantly surprised, at all the good stuff you are going to find…

 

Pumpkin Bread, not just for Autumn it's good the year round!

Pumpkin Bread. Not an exciting name, but don't let that stop you from seeing the bigger picture. This simple yet delicious recipe is the one to make year round. Served as it comes from the oven, or made into outrageous French toast, one thing is for certain. It will be the Pumpkin Bread you bake again and again. 

Pear Creme Pie

With only four large pears, and a handful of other ingredients you can create this delicious Pear Creme Pie that the whole family will love. With the fall crop of pears in the markets, now is a good time to bake this pie! 

How to make Whole Wheat Self-Rising Flour

Whole Wheat Self-Rising Flour is an easy-to-make pantry mix you will want to keep around! There are countless ways to use this mix, from simple biscuits to a rich pan of Nutella Brownies...easy to make Whole Wheat Self-Rising Flour will save you loads of time in the kitchen!

Welcome to the Senior Salon Pit Stop #279.

Welcome! The Senior Salon Pit Stop is now open! We invite you to come and take a look at all the wonderful recipes, ideas, articles and printable lists and planners being shared at SSPS #279! Because I can guarantee that you will be pleasantly surprised, at all the good stuff you are going to find…

 

Apple Season has Arrived! 15 family favorites plus Grandmother's Apple Pie.

Fall, a return to school classrooms and the apple harvest all come about, at the same time. Making it apple season in just about every kitchen, everywhere. Come and take a look at some of our favorites, you just might find a new favorite for your family. 

Root and Stem Salad, a wonderful celery salad dressed in a lemon horseradish vinaigrette!

Root and Stem Salad a delicious celery salad dressed with a lemon horseradish vinaigrette. When you think of serving a salad for your next meal, step away from the usual tossed greens. Try a non-lettuce salad for a change of pace and see how fast you will get your family to eat more vegetables...

Welcome to the Senior Salon Pit Stop #278!

Welcome! The Senior Salon Pit Stop is now open! We invite you to come and take a look at all the wonderful recipes, ideas, articles and printable lists and planners being shared at SSPS #278! Because I can guarantee that you will be pleasantly surprised, at all the good stuff you are going to find…

 

Easy Baked Mushrooms with Thyme and Garlic

Is your family a mushroom loving family? If so, that is great because we are calling all mushroom lovers! This easy to prepare side-dish of Easy Baked Mushrooms with Thyme and Garlic is one you will want to serve again and again...it is that good. 

Oatmeal Cookie Dough for the Freezer. Including 7 Flavor Variations!

Be prepared for drop-by guests or snacks for after school with Oatmeal Cookie Dough, for the Freezer. And with the different flavor variations, you will never get tired of homemade cookie again! Because who doesn't love warm cookies fresh from the oven?

Cottage Apple Salad

Cottage Apple Salad is simple to make, and delicious to eat. The perfect salad for those busy days. This is one to keep in your memory for a quick salad to offer and kids love it! Cottage Apple Salad, yep, you will want to make this...

How to make No Boil Yogurt in Your Instant Pot!

This No Boil Yogurt made in my Instant Pot could not have been easier! Plus it is one more item we will not have to purchase at the grocery store. And while milk is not cheap, this homemade yogurt cost about half what premade yogurt sells for. 

Welcome to the Senior Salon Pit Stop #277.

Welcome! The Senior Salon Pit Stop is now open! We invite you to come and take a look at all the wonderful recipes, ideas, articles and printable lists and planners being shared at SSPS #277! Because I can guarantee that you will be pleasantly surprised, at all the good stuff you are going to find…

 

In my kitchen, September 2023.

It has been awhile since I wrote a "in my kitchen" post, June of this year actually. And life is very different from three months ago...setting up a second homesite with a tiny house, and getting settled on our land. 

Broken Olive Antipasto Relish

Broken Olive Antipasto is not only really, really delicious but also the perfect recipe to make with helpers of all ages are visiting in the kitchen! I happen to know crumbling those olives between your fingers is great fun!