This Baked Beans Recipe is simple to make and delicious. There is not a lot of prep time involved, but it does require a lot of cooking time. We decided to have a fish fry and made this recipe for a side dish. I doubled the recipe so we would have extra to put in … Read more
It amazes me how much the supermarket charges for Chili seasoning mix. Don’t pay the price, make your own for a fraction of the cost. Cooler weather closed in on us here so the whole family was in the mood for chili. This recipe is on the mild side if you follow the directions. If … Read more
It is a great year for apples in this part of Upper Michigan. The trees are just loaded. It is wonderful because there are so many different ways of preparing them. Last but not least -when you are tired of cooking them, you can slice, and freeze to make pies over the long winter. I … Read more
I love good one-dish meals. There is less clean up and they can be a real time saver. Bacon-wrapped chicken thighs with baby red potatoes, roasted with onions and herbs, a very delicious and simple dinner. I used chicken thighs in this recipe. I am sure any style of chicken pieces would work as well. … Read more
One of the great features of Fall is the harvest. Along with the cooler weather it makes for a great time for baking. This pumpkin bread recipe is simple. You will have 2 great tasting loaves in less than 90 minutes. You can eat one and freeze the other if you choose. Enjoy Pumpkin … Read more
With football season here I am always looking for a recipe that will go great while watching a ball game. Serve this Sloppy Joe recipe with chips or fries and it is sure to be a hit with your football enthusiasts. Cook it ahead of time and keep it in a warming oven. I have … Read more
When it is going to be a busy day and you have some time in the morning a slow cooker can be your best friend. Your family will love this Crock-Pot slow cooker recipe. The steak is nice and tender with an excellent blend of flavors. The recipe calls for sirloin steak. I used top … Read more
Pumpkin pie made with fresh pumpkin right out of the garden. This is a nice treat. Serve it fresh with whip cream or ice cream. It takes a little extra time to make a fresh pumpkin pie, but it is not as hard as you might think. It is well worth the effort. … Read more
This Chop Suey recipe is made using chunks of pork. This is one of the best I have tasted. The mixture of sweet and sour using the molasses blends very nicely. It is a very easy recipe to prepare but does involve 1 to 1½ hours of cooking time. This recipe is well worth the … Read more
With the summer coming to an end I had to make potato salad at least one more time. This is a simple recipe with not a lot of prep time. However the longer you let it cool in the fridge the better the flavors will blend. Served with BBQ chicken or pork ribs fresh off … Read more
This Pineapple Upside Down Cake is baked in a cast iron skillet. I grew up with this. This cake is my favorite and my mother cooked it year after year for me on my birthday. The brown sugar and butter flavors with the pineapple are just excellent. This Pineapple upside down cake is simple and quick to … Read more
Kung Pao Chicken at its finest. What a great blend of flavors. A little bit of work, but well worth the effort. We are toward the end of the gardening season here, so When my son said he would like Kung Pao Chicken for supper, I said “YES!”. What a great chance to use up … Read more
I grew up on potatoes, meat, and gravy for main course meals. My love for mashed potatoes has never quit. When I ran across this recipe I had to give it a try. It has it all. Garlic, sour cream, and cream cheese. What a delight. It is smooth and rich. I hope you enjoy. … Read more
Looking at this simple pepper steak recipe it looks quite lengthy. But actually, it is pretty simple and doesn’t take that long to prepare. This recipe is kind of different. It calls for diced tomatoes which is kind of unusual but gives it a unique flavor. If you like pepper steak give this recipe a … Read more