My backyard berry plants have done exceptionally well this summer, especially the black berries. We were able to keep up fairly well with the blueberries and raspberries but the black berries are getting out of hand; so I am preserving what I can. We use a lot of wine for cooking; some of them are … Read more
When I first looked at this Spaghetti Casserole Recipe I kind of questioned how well the cream of mushroom soup would combine with the flavors of the spaghetti sauce. The end result was surprisingly good. This is a mildly seasoned recipe and I am sure if you wanted to spice it up a little more … Read more
I didn’t have a lot of time and there was a lot of things I needed to get done, but we all have to eat. I needed a, set and forget it recipe, and this Slow Cooker One Dish Swiss Steak Recipe appeared to be exactly what I wanted. It has it all, vegetables, meat … Read more
Grilled Wow! This summer is going by so fast it is hard for me to believe. We are looking at preseason foot ball just a couple of weeks from now, and the kids will be going back to school a couple of weeks after that. I hope you are having a great summer! I … Read more
Chicken strips seem to go good almost anytime, they make a great lunch, dinner, or snack and can easily turn into a favorite at home parties or get togethers. This Parmesan with Roasted Garlic Chicken Strips Recipe caught my eye mainly because of the roasted garlic. Anytime I can incorporate garlic into the recipe I … Read more
Cheesy, fried, mashed or baked, potatoes always seem to make a great side dish. Going though online recipes I ran into a Creamy Au Gratin Potatoes Recipe that looked really good. I made some small changes to the recipe and served it with Barbequed Baby Back ribs; it was creamy and delicious. This one is … Read more
At least once a year during the gardening season I like to prepare Stuffed Zucchinis. I think I like Stuffed Zucchini more than I do stuffed green peppers. The flavor of the zucchini seems to blend in a little better. This Stuffed Zucchini Recipe is very simple to prepare, but does take a little … Read more
There have been a number of times this summer I wanted to grill ribs but just did not want to take the time. When I saw this Grilled BBQ Baby Back Ribs recipe I couldn’t resist and decided to give in. It is true that most of the flavor is in the sauce and this … Read more
Through the years tuna pasta salads have turned into a staple for this family. When we can’t figure out what to have for dinner this is our favorite go to recipe. You can use this Simple Tuna Pasta Salad Recipe as a side dish, or main dish, and is even great for pot lucks … Read more
This Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo recipe is a little bit of work but well worth the effort. The end result is juicy sauteed chicken breast meat engulfed in a rich creamy cheese sauce served over fettuccine. I followed the recipe as written and the results were excellent. This Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo Recipe caught my attention because … Read more
Anyone that plants a garden quickly leans that a few zucchini plants usually amount to an over abundance of zucchinis. I decided to put them to good use and do a couple of recipe posts using fresh zucchini. For the first one I decided on this Zucchini Nut Muffins Recipe and will follow it up … Read more
I don’t very often run into pork rib recipes that have an Asian hint to them. When I saw this Slow Cooker Chinese Pork Ribs Recipe I decided to give it a try. I was not sure how well the orange marmalade would combine with the recipe but it all seemed to go together … Read more
I wanted to fire up the grill but I did not have the time for a marinade so I decided on this Grilled Balsamic Glazed Chicken Breasts Recipe. The recipe for the glaze looked really good and there was almost no prep time involved. This recipe was also a little different because most of the … Read more
I was looking for a really good side dish to go with some grilled chicken. This Fettuccine Alfredo Recipe Looked really good and had an excellent blend of cheeses. This is a very simple recipe and if you start it at about the same time you fire up the grill it should be ready to … Read more
I have wanted to do a Stuffed Crust Pizza Recipe for some time. The original plan was for a Chicago style pizza, but I ran into some issues obtaining the ingredients that I needed to complete the recipe. So mainly what happened is; I wound up with a combination of the two. I don’t like … Read more
I don’t do a lot of baking, but once in awhile I get in the mood to do something different. When I was younger I loved the custard filled pastries topped with chocolate frosting. When I saw this Boston Cream Pie Cupcakes Recipe it looked sinfully delicious, and I just had to give it a … Read more
There are so many times I need a side dish to go along with a grilling recipe and as a result I get tempted when I am at the market to save some time and grab a flavored rice mix. The fact is that homemade does not take a lot longer and in my opinion … Read more
After a successful fishing trip over the weekend everyone was in the mood for a fish fry. As kind of a tradition we usually serve baked beans as a side dish along with the fish. I usually make this dish totally from scratch, but I needed to same some time, so I decided on this … Read more
Grilled burgers with fresh tomatoes are always a favorite here. When I saw this Classic Grilled Hamburger Recipe I had to give it a try. The recipe looked pretty basic; but when I prepared the sauce, I was amazed at how good it was. The rest of the family confirmed this, as dinner neared an … Read more
I had some boneless skinless chicken breasts in the freezer and needed something I could get on by noon, so I choose this Slow Cooker Italian Chicken Recipe. This is a very simple recipe and there’s a good chance you might have everything on hand you need. I liked this recipe because I could prepare … Read more
