Sometimes, after trying a recipe, I think…well, hello, why haven’t I been making this for years! This Homemade Cherry Pie Filling was exactly that way. I’m not a big pie baker, and when I do bake a pie, it’s usually chocolate with meringue, so I guess that might be why I never really made my […]
Simple Homemade BBQ Sauce Recipe
September 28, 2022 by 22 Comments
Easy homemade barbecue sauce with simple ingredients. The 3 ingredient BBQ sauce recipe with ketchup is ready in no time!
Quick Pizza Sauce
June 6, 2022 by 3 Comments
One of the easiest ways to add unique flavors to your meals is to make your own sauces and one of the easiest ones is this Quick Pizza Sauce. We rarely purchase jarred pizza sauce opting instead for some homemade sauce instead. We haven’t had a place to put in a garden the past couple […]
Simple Homemade Tartar Sauce Recipe
June 5, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Looking for a Simple Homemade Tartar Sauce Recipe? Our recipe works great as a condiment for seafood and can be served as is or add additional ingredients like fresh parsley, or tarragon. You can also spice it up with a dash of cayenne pepper powder. There are a lot of possibilities in which you can […]
How to make Chicken Stock
April 23, 2022 by 1 Comment
Every opportunity we get to make our own Chicken Stock not only helps to stretch our budget but the flavor that stock adds to the most basic recipes cannot be denied, simply replacing chicken stock for the water in an ordinary recipe can add a little extra to the dish. We will even use it […]
French Crepes with Homemade Syrup and Blueberries
April 13, 2022 by Leave a Comment
We are continuing our trip around the World, hunting for recipes inspired by the Olympic Games. Crepes have been a favorite of mine ever since I was a little girl. I remember my best friend’s Mom always made the most delicious crepes, and they seemed so difficult to make. But they really are super easy, […]
Chicken Gyros with Fresh Tzatziki
April 13, 2022 by 4 Comments
The 2012 Summer Olympics kick off tomorrow with the Opening Ceremonies so we’re highlighting food from the birthplace of the Olympics…Greece. Greek food is charactized by fresh ingredients commonly found in the Mediterranean climates. Along with spice blends that include both sweet and savory tones. Gyros are a staple of Greek food and these Chicken […]
Red Lobster Cheese Biscuits with Homemade Biscuit Mix
April 8, 2022 by 4 Comments
Mmm…Red Lobster! It’s my favorite restaurant ever! And the warm Cheese Biscuits…I could make a meal on them! Many, many years ago I came across this recipe in a local fair cookbook and our family has been enjoying them ever since. We wanted to share the Homemade Biscuit Mix with you, and had actually never […]
Homemade Greek Seasoning Blend Recipe (Authentic)
March 3, 2022 by 5 Comments
Making your own spice blends are not only quick and easy, it saves money too! Use this Homemade Greek Seasoning all lots of different dishes – meat, chicken, eggs, potatoes and more! Caroline MeridaIn addition to being a skilled and passionate chef, Caroline is an awesome mother of two. In her spare time, Caroline pursues […]
Pumpkin Pie Spice Recipe
September 25, 2017 by 11 Comments
If you could see into our kitchen cupboards what you would see are dozens of individual spices, so many that until we did a major organization of the spice drawer you opened the cupboard doors at risk of life or limb. Well I might be exaggerating a bit but I did get bonked on the […]