This month's Get Out of Your Box Challenge is to try a new recipe or sign up for a cooking class or demonstration in your area. I've mentioned before how I love the idea of cooking, but don't actually enjoy the process. Cooking shows make everything look so easy. All of the ingredients are already pre-measured,placed in cute little bowls and 10 … [Read more...]
Throwback Recipe Thursday
As I mentioned on Monday, I'm on a little break this week. Recipes are some of my more popular posts due to Pinterest so I thought I'd recap some of the recipes people have told me they made and loved. You might find one or two you missed or it might be an opportunity to give one a try this week. Most of the recipes I make are very easy. I don't … [Read more...]
Spicy Garlic Chex Mix
What is it about homemade Chex Mix that makes it taste so much better than the prepackaged stuff? Don't get me wrong , I still buy the prepackaged mixes, but it really is quite easy to make. If you googled Chex Mix you could probably find thousands of recipes for it. My friend Anne shared this Spicy Garlic Chex Mix with us and we all loved it. … [Read more...]
Exciting News
For years I cut recipes out of Taste of Home magazine and looked forward to some of their special publications like the Halloween issue. I'm excited to announce I have joined the Taste Ad Network anchored and promoted by Taste of Home media and Reader's Digest. The Taste of Home website features Blogs We Love and I'm … [Read more...]
Sylvia’s Apple Bread
This post contains an Amazon affiliate link. Someone in my Bible Study group made this bread and I knew I had to have the recipe. Ironically, I already had the recipe. It's from Nordstrom's Entertaining At Home Cookbook. The bread is sweet and moist and would make a nice addition to a brunch or as dessert with a spoonful of vanilla ice cream. … [Read more...]
Cinnamon Scones
This is the most requested recipe I own. These scones are fairly easy to make and a great treat to share. They will stay fresh for at least a week and also travel well if you are sending treats to someone through the mail. My husband's Aunts request them every Christmas. I like to store them in a tin. My friend Sheila shared … [Read more...]
Gluten-Free Flour Recipe
I have several friends who have an intolerance to gluten. It seems to me it's becoming more and more popular. Fortunately I can still eat good old white and wheat flour. I love homemade cookies and would be extremely sad, but would most likely weigh less if I was told I couldn't eat them. A neighbor of mine gave me this recipe. I haven't … [Read more...]
Candy Corn Goodness
Halloween popcorn via sing for your supper Fall Harvest Bars via dulcedough Halloween Chex Mix via Betty Crocker Elves try to stick to four main food groups, candy, candy canes, candy corn and syrup. - Buddy from the movie ELF I think I may be related to elves somewhere down my genealogy line. I … [Read more...]
Shrimp Ceviche Tostadas
My friend Anne made shrimp ceviche tostadas for us when we were at their lake house this summer. This recipe requires minimal oven time and is a great option for those perpetual hot summer days. She came across the original recipe via Kraft Foods and just tweaked it a bit by using store-bought guacamole instead of a cream cheese … [Read more...]
Clinton Kelly’s Roast Beef Sandwich
I like to watch the show The Chew every now and then while I'm eating lunch. I really like the mix of hosts Mario Batali, Clinton Kelly, Michael Symon, Daphne Oz and Carla Hall. They each bring something different to the table. Clinton Kelly shared one of his favorite sandwiches that he likes to pack for a picnic lunch. I decided to try it out … [Read more...]