This is another recipe that kind of fell to the way side after the kids left home. This Chicken and Rice Casserole Recipe was one of our favorite recipes. Not only is this a great tasting dish, but there’s almost no prep time. This recipe can be put together, and in the oven, within minutes. … Read more
It’s been a long time sense I have eaten at an Outback Steakhouse restaurant, but from what I can remember it was really good. I think the closest one is about 200 miles away so I don’t picture it happening anytime soon. When I saw this knock off recipe for Outback Steakhouse’s Alice Springs Chicken; … Read more
Wow! This is a great combination of flavors. This Slow Cooker Italian Beef Roast is so simple to put together and it’s incredible. A couple of packets of seasoning, a chuck roast, broth, and some sliced onion, and it’s into the slow cooker. I am not usually big on using seasoning packed mixes, but I … Read more
The cold weather lingers on here in Upper Michigan so I thought it was a good time to warm the kitchen up a little bit with some baking. The sweets that were left over from the Holidays, that were in the freezer, are gone; so I took this opportunity to replenish the supply. These Chocolate … Read more
Here in Upper Michigan the temperatures our just terrible this week. We have single digits for daytime highs that are barely above zero and wind chills going in to the 30-40 below zero range. This put the family in the mood for chili real fast. There is no doubt that the best way to make … Read more
Things got really busy this past weekend, so busy, it’s pretty bad when it’s hard to find time to cook. With Monday not looking much better it was Slow Cooker to the rescue again. When I saw this Slow Cooker Lazy Mans Ribs Recipe, I though it looked really good. I love the way pork … Read more
Make sure you have some wet naps on hand when you serve this Honey Ginger Chicken Recipe, its gooey and delicious. This chicken recipe takes some time to prepare but it is well worth the effort. The chicken is so tender it melts in your mouth, and the Honey Ginger blends into the flour coating … Read more
Deep Fried Tilapia Recipe We have had a mild start to the winter here in Upper Michigan, and the bay refuses to freeze, and because of the warmer weather, the inland lakes are even questionable. As a result, I didn’t have much in the line of fresh fish on hand, so I decided to give … Read more
Sugar cookies have always been one of my favorite cookies, and with dark chocolate Kisses on top, they are even better. The kids are coming home for Christmas, and I could not visualize not having some kind of Christmas cookies on hand. This Simple Sugar Cookies recipe is an almost cannot fail type of recipe. … Read more
This Slow Cooker Turkey Thighs Pot Roast Recipe caught my eye because of another busy afternoon coming up. I needed a good, set-and-forget-it type of recipe. I don’t do turkey in the slow cooker very often, and thought I would try this. A delicious, warm, and comforting pot roast with turkey thighs, carrots, onions, and … Read more
I usually try and shy away from making cheesecake because of the amount of worked involved; but there is one member of this family that loves them. So for his birthday, or for the Holiday season, at least once a year I will put a cheesecake on the menu. My son has made this New … Read more
I like soup anytime of the year, but it’s especially good in the winter months. When I saw this Beef and Barley Soup Recipe all the ingredients looked real good, and I thought the bacon was a nice touch. This is a simple recipe with not a lot of prep timed; but it cooks on … Read more
With the holiday season coming up I always look forward to the great sweet treats that follow along with it. One of my favorites is this Homemade Holiday Eggnog Recipe. This recipe is a non alcoholic version, but you can change that real fast if you wish to do so. Just add one teaspoon of … Read more
This Green Bean Casserole Recipe is a popular recipe during the Holidays, but it is one of my favorites no matter what time of the year it is. It is one of those recipes that no matter how much of it you make there is none left over. This Green Bean Casserole Recipe would … Read more
I finally gave in. my wife kept looking at sweet treats in the store and threatened to buy some if I didn’t get busy and bake pretty soon. With the Holidays coming up I really tried to avoid it; but I gave in. I thought if you’re going to do it, you may as … Read more
This is a knock off of Wendy’s Chili Recipe. To be honest it has been a long time since I have had a bowl of Wendy’s Chili, but I do believe it comes pretty close. This is a delicious combination of flavors with not much prep time, but you do have to allow ample … Read more
If you like spaghetti and you are in the mood for something a little different this Italian Chicken and Peppers Spaghetti Recipe is for you. The combination of peppers, mushrooms and onions along with the chicken is delicious. This is a simple recipe and is fairly quick to prepare. As far as the chicken you … Read more
Back to the basics of meat and potatoes again with this slow cooker country-style pork ribs recipe. Being pressed for time again I decided again to take the easy way out and use my slow cooker; Country style pork ribs with mashed potatoes are one of my favorites. This is a simple recipe with very … Read more
If you are looking for a great snack on game day or a side dish to go with your Brats you’ll love this Chili Cheese Fries Recipe. A great combination of cheese, chili and French fried potatoes. Quick and about as simple as it gets. Next Sunday step your game with this Chili … Read more
An eat out- was out of the question. I didn’t have the time, and didn’t really feel like driving 30 miles to the nearest descent restaurant. This Breaded Chicken Tenders Recipe caught my eye so I thought I would make a Honey BBQ Sauce dipping sauce to go along with it. The end result … Read more
