Chuck steak never tasted so good! Steak Pizzaiola is a delicious dish of braised beef in tomatoes and seasonings. Simple preparation on the stove, with braising completed in the oven, you will have a fine meal on the table without much fuss at all!
Do you love the flavor of Preserved Lemons? if so take a look at this quick and easy method of preserving and using Quick and Easy Preserved Lemons!
Pumpkin Bread. Not really 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 the year round. Served as it comes from the oven, or made into outrageously delicious French toast, one thing is for certain. It will be the Pumpkin Bread you bake again and again.
Imagine my surprise when all the perfect loaves of bread we enjoyed while living at the beach, were now nothing more than bricks! That was my sad reality, as we settled into our high-altitude home...so it was time to gather knowledge, tips, and tricks for successful bread baking at high altitudes.
Saturday, May 10, 2025
Corn Moussaka
Is your family tired of the same old ground beef recipes? Looking for something delicious, yet still affordable? If so Corn Moussaka needs to be on your dinner table tonight!
Delicious food does not lose its place in modern times, it is simply presented once again. And no recipe rings more true for that, than Auguste Escoffier's Peppers for Cold Meats. A delicious yet chunky relish, that you keep in the refrigerator, with no canning required. Perfect with cold meats, as the name implies. Which may have been how a charcuterie board first came into being...
Are you serving ham at your next family gathering? Then this Pineapple Raisin Sauce for Ham needs a place at your table! It is delicious and so easy to make using basic pantry ingredients. You are going to want to make this!
Are you looking for a beautiful salad that is easy to assemble and tastes like you spent hours making it? Something that is special enough to take to a shared dinner? Or offer the family to show them how much your care? If so, Avocado Caprese Salad is exactly the recipe you are looking for!
Friday, May 9, 2025
Red Onion Chicken.
Red Onion Chicken just might be your new family favorite! Why? Because what is not to like about golden fried chicken served with a creamy sauce? Come and take a look at this delicious main dish chicken dinner suggestion....
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 ever fresh pears are in the the marketplace, is a good time to bake this pie! Trust me, you want to bake this pie!
Have you joined the ranks of chicken keepers? If so, here is a frugal method for keeping costs down, Make Your Own Gritty Calcium Supplement for Backyard Chickens. In just a few moments and you will have exactly what the girls need! From the DIY Homemade Household side of the blog!
With apples available year-round, you can enjoy this delicious Easy One-Bowl Apple Cake any time you wish! Come and take a look at how easy this cake is to make. And I don't know anyone that doesn't like apple cake, how about you?
Thursday, May 8, 2025
Weekend Traffic Jam Reboot 05.09.2025
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 good ideas, but also the great stuff in your archives! Yes, let's all show some love for those great posts resting in the archives, until you share them again.
Do you love curry? Are you looking for a new recipe to introduce your family to the delicious flavor that curry can bring to food? Then this Broccoli Salad with a Curry Dressing is just the recipe to try! Not too hot with spice, and with all flavors being presented, definitely not too boring to enjoy!
Every holiday enjoyed and family gathering celebrated just might call for cheesecake or something chocolate! And we have come up with a tasty list of Cheesecake and Chocolate for Celebrating! to help you celebrate that special day or event (no matter the celebration!) in good taste...always with something delicious from your kitchen, for those you love and care about!
Here they are, all of our favorite granola recipes, together and all in one spot! Glorious Granola! Eight delicious recipes to make for breakfast, . will help you be prepared and eat better in the process. Come and take a look, you just might find a new favorite to make and enjoy...
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Blueberry Breakfast Cheesecake
With friends and family on the way for a morning celebration, this Blueberry Breakfast Cheesecake is perfect for a weekend breakfast or brunch. Not too sweet, easy to put together, and purely delicious! And while (so far!) it has only been made with blueberries in this house, your choice of berries is open to cooking with what you have on hand!
Are you looking for a flavorful brunch recipe to spoil family and friends with? Good because, Scrambled Eggs with Smoked Salmon, Sour Cream, Pickled Red Onions, and Capers is exactly what you are looking for! And yes, while it is a long (very long actually!) name, it is also a really, really delicious!
Sweet Potato Cornbread is the happy collision of roasted sweet potatoes and the best pan of cornbread you will ever eat!
Do you know about garlic scape? A scape is the green shoot growing above the ground that will be trimmed off, sending all the energy to the garlic bulb. And when they hit the market, you have to get some, before they are gone! As soon as you see them, you will want to make this Fresh Oregano and Garlic Scape Pesto...
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Stovetop Braised Meatloaf, it's not your average meatloaf.
If you are looking for a smaller meatloaf, you came to the right place! This Stovetop Braised Meatloaf only calls for one pound of ground beef, and because it is braised, you won't even need an oven. And the taste? Delicious!
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...
Does your family love potato salad? Want a delicious yet easy-to-make potato salad? Mary's Potato Salad is the potato salad of my youth, with potatoes, eggs, onions, pickles, celery, and a delicious mustard dressing. Now made even easier with the help of your electric pressure cooker...
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...and it is so easy to make Whole Wheat Self-Rising Flour will save you loads of time in the kitchen!
Monday, May 5, 2025
Beet and Apple Salad with Feta and Walnuts.
Beet and Apple Salad with Feta and Walnuts, is too delicious to only serve in the fall. Next time you see fresh beets in the marketplace, grab a couple of bunches and make this salad! It is tender and more delicious than you will ever know, until you make it!
Anasazi beans might be new to you, but if possible source them out and cook them up, because they are wonderful! Anasazi Beans and Rice is the perfect side dish, but also substantial enough to be the main dish for any meatless meal! Want to get to know more about beans? Cook a pot of beans weekly...
This tender shredded beef is perfect for tacos, burritos, BBQ beef sandwiches, and dinner bowls of all kinds! Make your own tender shredded beef with this easy (and adaptable) Instant Pot recipe...for Easy to make Shredded Beef. Dinner time just got easier!
Welcome! The Senior Salon Pit Stop is now open!
We invite you to come and take a look at all the wonderful recipes, craft and upcycling ideas in the line up. Along with thrifting treasures and great family friendly articles also being shared today. I can guarantee that, you will be pleasantly surprised, with all the good stuff you are about to find…so I invite you to come and take a look. And while you are here to visit, I hope you have brought along some ideas of your own to share!
Sunday, May 4, 2025
Dijon and Truffle Oil Mustard
This quick and easy mustard is one of the best! So easy and since it begins with a jar of good quality Dijon mustard, there is no aging needed. You are going to love Dijon and Truffle Oil Mustard. And yes, like all our homemade mustard recipes it also makes a great gift.
Sometimes kitchen experiments don't turn out and sometimes they do and they are delicious! And this recipe for Maker's Mark Honey Mustard is proof of the delicious part! This is also a story of frugality, or "what will I do with all those mustard seeds, from those spice jar sets?"
Cranberry Honey Mustard is delicious and so, so simple to make. It is one of my favorite flavors of mustard that I make by dressing up a jar of chunky Dijon mustard...it is naturally delicious, with no additives, colors, or artificial flavors. What could be better?
I hope you are a flavored mustard fan, because mustard is the one ingredient in cooking that can take a dish from humble to company-worthy. Which is why you should give this Lemon Dill and Vermouth Mustard a try, you won't be sorry! Not too spicy, not too bland, but a seasoning ingredient in cooking as well as on a sandwich that will make you appreciate subtle flavor in action.
Saturday, May 3, 2025
Ham Divan, a delicious riff on the well loved classic!
Such a simple name for a delicious dish! Ham Divan is a delicious riff on the classic Chicken Divan, originally created at the Divan Parisian Restaurant at the Chatham Hotel in New York City. Ham, rice, and broccoli under a blanket of Parmesan Cheese sauce...what's not to like!
Get a handle on breakfast with these easy and delicious Maple French Toast Cups. Whole wheat bread has never tasted so good...plus with no refined sugar for a healthy start to your day!
Be prepared for drop-by guests or after school snacks Oatmeal Cookie Dough, for the Freezer. Quick and easy to thaw and bake at a moments notice. And with the different flavor variations, offered you will never get tired of homemade cookie again! Because who doesn't love warm cookies fresh from the oven?
Easy Saucepan Salted Pecan Squares, is the recipe you need to get a delicious bar cookie on the table during the busy months that just keep coming your way at full speed! And who ever says bar cookies are boring, hasn't made a pan of these!
Friday, May 2, 2025
Easy Chia Seed Water, with tons of flavor variations and ideas!
True confession, I don't really like plain water. But we all need water. One solution is this Easy Chia Seed Water. And the best part? You can make it a million different ways...so you will never get tired of drinking something that is also good for you!
I must say, we are truly a condiment family. We love them! Plus with a few condiments in the house, creative cooking just gets easier! So it is a really good thing that this new one, is stored at room temperature! Come and take a look at Tomato Serendipity, a delicious two ingredient shelf stable condiment to enjoy just about everywhere.
Honey Walnut and Hemp Hearts Granola with Dried Blueberries! There is so much flavor in this granola, Plus it is easy to make, and the perfect breakfast when time is short. Whole foods in your breakfast bowl never tasted so good!
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 current non-bean eaters! This dish is mild, creamy and has a delicious crispy bread crumb topping. You are going to love it!
One Pan Pork Chops and Scalloped Potatoes, just like Mom made.....food doesn't get much better than this! Food made with love served with love and loved by all who enjoy time around your table together. That's a pan of One Pan Pork Chops and Scalloped Potatoes!
Thursday, May 1, 2025
Weekend Traffic Jam Reboot 05.02.2025
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 good ideas, but also the great stuff in your archives! Yes, let's all show some love for those great posts resting in the archives, until you share them again.
Silky, rich, and delicious! And with only five (5!) simple pantry ingredients, Honey Vanilla Custard is the one dessert you will come to rely on and prepare time and time again! And with no refined sugar, it just might be your new favorite dessert, simply add a touch of whipped cream and enjoy!
How to Make a Homemade Wedge Pillow. Why? Because purchased wedge pillows are hard! This pillow project may only appeal to a small group of people or possibly none at all, which is OK. Many folks and not just me live with ongoing issues from an ulcer. But a comfortable wedge pillow can and will help you sleep better...this project is from the DIY Homemade Household side of the blog!
Would you like to know the easiest way to change up your meals? A change so easy that having another dinner of meatloaf, fried chicken, or pork chops does not seem repetitive? Well, let me tell you, the answer is vegetables! Specifically, oven-roasted vegetables. Because the sky is the limit for flavor and ease of getting them on the table!
I have to admit April was not our best month so far, and that includes the month we were part of Tropical Storm Beryl and were without power for almost a week! At least with a tropical storm you know what is coming your way! But I still got a lot most of our dinners made each evening, with leftovers a regular feature along the way. AND two new recipes, yikes, that is really quite sad when you think about it. But there are a few good reasons, so I hope you stay and read the rest of the story! As we join Sherry for, In My Kitchen!
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Maple Bacon Cornbread.
Cornbread is a favorite in our household! So much so that we have a few different flavors of cornbread in our recipe files. Why? Because why stop at just regular cornbread? And that philosophy is how Maple Bacon Cornbread was created...
Cherry Cobbler Skillet is easy and delicious, so much so that you will want to make this time and time again. And one way to be able to do that is be sure to get some cherries into the freezer during the cherry harvest!
Fresh Beet Salad with Ruby Grapefruit Vinaigrette Avocado and Feta, is the fresh beet salad that just may surprise you! Earthy, delicious and beautiful to look at!
So, what is Switchel? It is a mildly probiotic beverage that has been made and enjoyed for centuries. It is easy to customize and you won't need to keep a large supply of hasp-type bottles on hand for storage...which is a great reason to give Blueberry and Coconut Water Switchel a try!
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