Ah…Fall…I kind of have a love-hate relationship with it. I really love all the trees turning colors, the baking, cooking, and enjoying comfort foods, but I really don’t like the fact that the weather is getting colder each day, which around here means lots and lots of snow. For now, though, we are enjoying all […]
Red Beans and Rice Recipe
April 24, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Growing up I never was one for beans, sure I loved green beans and Campbell’s bean with bacon soup. But as hard as my parents tried they never were able to get me to eat a meal that was comprised of beans. It took many years and the coaxing of a former co-worker to find […]
Mom’s Beef Stew
April 23, 2022 by Leave a Comment
One of my all time favorite comfort foods has to be Beef Stew, just the aromas that fill the kitchen as it simmers to fruition brings back memories of winters long ago. Of spending time with neighbor’s and my brothers and sisters playing in the cold with no worries except ducking from the occasional snowball. We could […]
Weekly Menu Plan with Chicken and Dumplings Recipe
April 22, 2022 by 9 Comments
Happy Monday friends! Did you enjoy your weekend? We spent most of the day at the ballpark on Saturday, and came away with two wins. That’s always fun! And then we worked all day yesterday, creating several yummy recipes for you. Our Weekly Menu Plan is full of quick and easy recipes since we are […]
3 Sausage Chili with Green Chiles
April 19, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Every now and then Liz will give me full run of the kitchen to come up with a different version of a familiar dish. Which has at times made for some very interesting… shall I say concoctions of the past few months. Some that have been deemed worthy of sharing and some that made it to the […]
Maple French Toast Casserole Recipe
April 9, 2022 by Leave a Comment
We love Breakfast food, so much that we will schedule it at least a couple of times per month on our menu plan. It’s very frugal and you can change what you are serving from time to time so it doesn’t become boring. However, it can be a demanding meal to make, trying to coordinate […]
Old Fashioned Crock Pot Vegetable Soup – The Best Recipe
March 12, 2022 by 10 Comments
Don’t you just love to arrive to a house filled with the aroma of homemade soup? Try this simple recipe of Crock Pot Vegetable Soup!
The Layman’s Guide to Beef Consommé
March 10, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Making a good beef consomme is a tradition that stems back to the Middle Ages, and these days, it’s not difficult to find fans of the stock-heavy soup that goes great with snow days and an open fire then partner it with a delicious homemade pork stew. A beef consomme can be served with minimal […]
Old Fashioned Meatball Stew Recipe
February 9, 2022 by 34 Comments
Full of meatballs, fresh vegetables and loads of flavor, this rich and thick Meatball Stew can be made on the stove top or slow cooker. Serve with corn bread for the perfect hearty dinner your family will love! Try this healthy meatball stew recipe
Pocket Change Gourmet Easy Corn Casserole Recipe
February 15, 2019 by 4 Comments
While we all enjoy Thanksgiving and Christmas, finding that perfect dish to bring to the family can be stressful. Luckily, I have just the thing. In this article, I will teach you how to make a dish that I truly love – aka my famous corn casserole recipe. While it looks gourmet, baking this dish […]