The truth about Pressure Cookers...

The truth about Pressure Cookers, because fear surrounding pressure cookers and pressure canners can be eliminated! Come and take a tour of my journey about cooking meals in a Pressure Cooker and now canning in a Pressure Canner. From fear to filling our pantry! 

Our Favorite Dry Rub, perfect for pork, beef or chicken.

Are you looking forward to the upcoming BBQ season, or maybe your family is like our family. You live where you can grill year round? If so, you will want to make up a batch of Our Favorite Dry Rub, and from there all you need to do is to light up the grill, and cook your favorite cuts of meat!

Whole Wheat Carrot Chia Bread

Whole Wheat Carrot Chia Bread, is so easy even your favorite little kitchen helper, can have a helping hand in the making! Start this delicious loaf in the ABM, and finish in the oven, if desired!

Welcome to The Senior Salon Pit Stop #295

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 #295! Because I can guarantee that you will be pleasantly surprised, at all the good stuff you are going to find…so I invite you to come and take a look. 

 

Easy to Use Seed Vault, keeps garden seeds fresh and at your fingertips!

Another gardening project from the DIY Homemade Household side of life! This Easy to make Seed Vault. This will help you keep your garden seeds fresh and at your fingertips!

Crust Lovers Fruit Cobbler, light buttery and delicious!

If you are looking for a fruit dessert as delicious as pie, you have found it! Crust Lovers Fruit Cobbler is all about the crust! Don't get me wrong, I do enjoy the fruit, but if that crusty topping wasn't there, this would only be a pan of baked fruit...which would change the whole direction of the recipe! 

Onion Gratin, sweet tender onion slices under a Parmesan crust!

Do you ever find yourself with a sparse variety of fresh vegetables before the next grocery trip? That was the inspiration for this Onion Grain. And as it turned out, we absolutely loved it! So much so that when our larder is full, we still make this delicious vegetable side dish...

Welcome to Weekend Traffic Jam Reboot 01.26.224

Welcome to another great weekend, and what better way to enjoy it in full than with a visit to Weekend Traffic Jam Reboot! What makes this link-up special is that we encourage you to link up not only your current posts and great ideas, but also the great stuff in your archives! 

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Restaurant Style Enchilada Sauce, easy and so delicious!

Do you love the enchilada sauce at your local neighborhood cantina? Well from here on out, you can make it yourself! Because a delicious restaurant-style enchilada sauce is now at your fingertips...

How to Make Roasted Garlic, the easy way!

How to make Roasted Garlic the easy way! Are you looking for the easiest method to make roasted garlic? Take a look here, this method is foolproof and requires no special equipment!

Crunchy Protein Spoonful's for cereal, yogurt and salads!

Today we are offering a delicious crunchy topping for cereal, salads and yogurt! Crunchy Protein Spoonful's is a trio of seeds and nuts that are easy to make.  Just three simple ingredients that taste great together! Honestly we will need to make another batch soon, this one is almost gone...

Mustard Oregano Chicken or Chops

Everyone needs a meal that is easy to put on the table because we all have busy days! Mustard Oregano Chicken or Chops, is the perfect "freezer pantry" recipe your family will love! Simply thaw, grill, or bake, and dinner is ready. Freezer pantry recipes are like money in the bank, and a great investment of your time... 

Easy to Make, Seed Starter Pots from Cardboard Cores.

We* are getting a head start on a few gardening chores while we wait out this cold front! One task we accomplished was making Seed Starter Pots from Cardboard Cores. The first thing I need to say about this process is, I will never throw a cardboard core away, ever again! Come and take a look...

Welcome to the Senior Salon Pit Stop #294.

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 #294! Because I can guarantee that you will be pleasantly surprised, at all the good stuff you are going to find…so I invite you to come and take a look. 

 

Heirloom Boston Brown Bread

Do you remember those large round cans of ready-to-eat Boston Brown Bread in the supermarkets? As a kid, we always had a can or two in the cupboard, but now I make my own! Heirloom Boston Brown Bread is a family favorite, and so easy to bake.

How to make Homemade Dandelion Salve

Homemade Dandelion Salve is one of the easiest personal care products to make for your family. Plus it can be a fun family project each spring! Try and leave at least 25-50 % of the flowers behind as you will want to harvest a healthy crop again the next year!

Welcome to Weekend Traffic Jam Reboot! 01.19.2024

Welcome to another great weekend, and what better way to enjoy it in full than with a visit to Weekend Traffic Jam Reboot! What makes this link-up special is that we encourage you to link up not only your current posts and great ideas, but also the great stuff in your archives! 

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Toffee and Walnut Oatmeal Cookies, another convenient freezer dough to enjoy.

Toffee and Walnut Oatmeal Cookies, fresh from the oven! Is this even possible on those busy days we all seem to have? Yes with homemade cookie dough in the freezer. Just mix, portion out, wrap and freeze. The easy way, homemade way to have cookies on demand! 

Oven Roasted Butternut Squash, and serving ideas!

Oven Roasted Butternut Squash is one of my favorites! I think it is a lot like sweet potatoes in that you can dress it up with a sweet flavor as well as a savory one. I tend to go with a savory finish, while my husband is team sweet all the way! 

Tagine of Chicken and Olives, another delicious Instant Pot meal.

Looking for something a bit different, the whole family will enjoy? If so, you will want to make this Tagine of Chicken and Olives, a delicious old-world flavor in a quick-to-fix pressure cooker (Instant Pot!) meal...

Welcome to the Senior Salon Pit Stop #293.

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 #293! Because I can guarantee that you will be pleasantly surprised, at all the good stuff you are going to find…so I invite you to come and take a look. 

 

Oven Roasted Delicata Squash and Onions

Got squash? Oven Roasted Delicata Squash and Onions is a delicious oven-roasted side dish that is easy to prepare. Plus it tastes so good, even the kids will enjoy this dish. Don't let this recipe pass you by...

How to Make Easy to Peel Hard-Cooked Eggs, Stovetop Method.

Do you have problems with peeling hard-cooked eggs? I do did, until I came across this wonderful process! This post is all about How to Make Easy to Peel Hard-Cooked Eggs! Perfect every time...

Individual Blueberry Cakes

These little Individual Blueberry Cakes are so good! They are also very easy to whip up at a moment's notice, but I will tell you right now. My husband has requested that from now on, I double the recipe...

Welcome to Weekend Traffic Jam Reboot 01.12.2024

Welcome to another great weekend, and what better way to enjoy it in full than with a visit to Weekend Traffic Jam Reboot! What makes this link-up special is that we encourage you to link up not only your current posts and great ideas, but also the great stuff in your archives! 

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Tuscan Bean Salad with Tomatoes and Oregano

Sometimes we find the best recipes in the last place we would expect to find one! Such is the story of Tuscan Bean Salad with Tomatoes and Oregano...come and take a look.

Chicken and Dumplings Soup

Come and read the tale of Chicken and Dumplings Soup, just how easy it is to make, and about using stovetop pressure cookers! Oh, and you are going to love this soup...

Cashew Butter Granola, with no refined sugar to start your day!

Cashew Butter Granola, only 30-minutes for homemade granola with no refined sugar, only whole grains, and totally delicious flavor! Why not add this new favorite granola to your morning breakfast routine! 

Graham Cracker Muffins with Brown Sugar Cinnamon Butter.

Did you love graham crackers as a kid? If so these muffins are perfect for you and everyone else! Especially guests for breakfast. For some reason, I don't bake a lot of muffins ordinarily. But anytime there are guests at the table, muffins go in the oven! 

Welcome to the Senior Salon Pit Stop #292!

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 #292! Because I can guarantee that you will be pleasantly surprised, at all the good stuff you are going to find…so I invite you to come and take a look. 

 

Homemade Bay Leaf Seasoning

Do you love the flavor of Bay Leaves in your recipes? Learn how to make Penzy's Bay Leaf Seasoning! One of the most versatile seasonings to keep on hand in your kitchen! And one, you will love for the flavor and convenience. 

Laurie Colwin's Broccoli Sauce for Pasta

Laurie Colwin's Broccoli Sauce for Pasta is the perfect side dish for just about any main dish you serve it with! Fortunately, with frozen broccoli available year-round, this delicious offering will be a regular go-to. Let's see now, broccoli along with pasta, and a sprinkle of cheese, who could ask for more?

BBQ Chicken Salad for Sandwiches

How we make BBQ Chicken Salad for sandwiches. Easy, delicious, and no additional pans to wash! It really is a bonus meal to enjoy. Not the usual chicken salad, you will love this one, with or without chips on the side!

Curry Maple Dijon Chicken Thighs.

Curry Maple Dijon Chicken Thighs, a delicious chicken entrée that is easy on the cook, and ready to eat in 45 minutes. Exactly what you need when you need to get dinner on the table fast!

Welcome to Weekend Traffic Jam Reboot! 01.05.2024

Welcome to another great weekend, and what better way to enjoy it in full than with a visit to Weekend Traffic Jam Reboot! What makes this link-up special is that we encourage you to link up not only your current posts and great ideas, but also the great stuff in your archives! 

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Date and Walnut Bars

Date and Walnut Bars, are chewy and delicious! Plus they only call for 5 ingredients! These light and chewy cookie bars are a classic. If you are a fan of dates and walnuts baked together, you will want to get a pan of these in the oven right away...

Crunchy Tangy Jicama Waldorf Salad

Are you looking for a new salad to enjoy and offer more delicious ways to get vegetables into your meal plans? If so, give this Crunchy Tangy Jicama Waldorf Salad a try! Only six ingredients and about 5 minutes time, and you will have a crunchy tasty salad to enjoy!

How to Make Borscht! A delicious time honored classic.

Borscht is just one of those soups people don't think about. But they should! Because Borscht is the perfect soup for a chilly weather. And this version is loaded with vegetables for good health. Don't let this delicious old-fashioned recipe pass you by, think of all the sour cream you won't be able to eat!

Marcella Hazen's Tomato Sauce with Onion and Butter

Have you made this sauce yet? Marcella Hazen's Tomato Sauce with Onion and Butter? Easy, quick, delicious, and only four ingredients. Who needs jarred sauce when you can make a sauce this easy and delicious?