Chocolate Pecan Pie Recipe With the holidays coming up I was real excited to be selected to do this post for Diamond Nuts. I don’t bake a lot of pies but the first think that came to my mind was a Pecan Pie. I added the pecans together with some semi sweet chocolate chips and … Read more
Like most people I have a tendency to use the grill a little more in the summer than any other time of year. The end of October here in upper Michigan was so nice I couldn’t resist firing up the grill. This Grilled Chicken Teriyaki Recipe put together with sweet and sour sauce is delicious. … Read more
I love being able to integrate fresh mushrooms into recipes whenever I can. When I saw this Pork Tenderloin with Sherry Mushroom Sauce Recipe I had to give it a try. I made a few changes to the recipe because the sauce came out really thick-I thinned it out a little bit by adding a … Read more
I don’t know why it is, but I very seldom make fried chicken. Maybe it’s the oil or shortening that is required, but that is the way it is. However I really like fried chicken so I decided to give in, and give this Southern Fried Chicken Recipe a try. This recipe turned out really … Read more
I was looking for a one dish meal I could put together quickly because I didn’t have a lot of time to do the prep work. This Creamy Potatoes with Ham Recipe is really good with almost no prep time, but you do have to allow a good hour for it to bake because the … Read more
This is not your ordinary chili and I thought for a change of pace this Slow Cooker Italian Chili Recipe was really good. It combines chili seasoning with Italian seasoning adding in some garden vegetables like zucchini and sweet red pepper. I used regular Italian sausage for this recipe because I don’t like a lot … Read more
When I saw this Hot Dog Sloppy Joes Recipe, I thought, what a cool idea. This recipe is about as basic as it gets. It is very good, but there is plenty of room for improvement. I prepared the recipe as written mainly out of curiosity. If I were to make it again I would … Read more
I have prepared a number of recipes using Marsala wine and they all have been really good. This Pork Tenderloin with Marsala Recipe is no exception, they melt and you mouth, and are absolutely delicious. This is a very simple recipe with not a lot of prep or cook time so it’s ideal if you … Read more
During the fishing season for trout and salmon when I get a good size fish for something different; I like to stuff them with wild rice stuffing, cover the fish with bacon, and then bake it and serve it with a fresh salad. The whole family enjoys it. So I thought we might also enjoy … Read more
This Cheesy Noodle Casserole Recipe makes a good side dish or a good main dish. This is kind of a small recipe so you may want to double it depending on the number you are serving. One of the things that caught my eye about this recipe is that it called for chopped salami and … Read more
The wind was blowing, the rain was coming down, but the grill is located on the deck so I decided to go for it; it was time to make Southern Grilled Venison Burgers. Venison doesn’t have a lot of fat and it can come out rather dry, so I decided to mix some pork with … Read more
Pork has been a favorite in this family for ever so I decided to give this Slow Cooker Pork Cacciatore Recipe a try. I had a lot going on during the day so the use of the slow cooker fit in pretty well. Most of the time when you prepare a recipe and are able … Read more
Time was running late on me and I needed something quick and spotted the recipe card in the store that said “Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe”. I didn’t have a clue what Garam Masala was, which the recipe called for. (According to ask.com “Garam Masala is a blend of ground spices used extensively in Indian cuisine. … Read more
I put this off for a long time; but I felt I really should have a Basic Tuna Casserole Recipe on my blog. This is a very simple recipe with very little added seasoning. The chips on the top help give it a little crunch. If you’re looking for something quick, and simple, and that … Read more
I am beginning to wonder if there is anything consumable that doesn’t go good with bacon. I was looking for another game day recipe; saw this Bacon Wrapped Beer and Brats Recipe, and thought, how good can it get. Brats, beer, bacon and dipped in brown sugar. There was no disappointment here, this one is … Read more
This Slow Baked Asian Style Chicken Wings recipe caught my eye because it comes from the freezer, to the oven, and then onto the plate. Most chicken wings recipes call for marinating the wings which takes some time plus if they are frozen you have to allow time for them to thaw. This is like; … Read more
Archery deer season opened up here in Michigan on October 1st so I thought this would be a great time to prepare this Slow Cooker Venison Roast recipe. This is a rolled venison roast but if you don’t have a boneless roast available, just use a bone in roast and forget about the rolling part, … Read more
Fall is a good time for all the good stuff like apples, winter squash, and pumpkins so I decided on this Applesauce Muffins Recipe. This is a simple recipe, but it is large making 24 standard size muffins. I wanted to bake some extra for the freezer so I stuck with the recipe as written, … Read more
If you like chili and need a quick way to put it together after work, or when the kids get out of school, give this Chili Seasoning Mix Recipe a try. It kind of drew my attention, because of the dried onions and garlic it called for. This is an excellent seasoning mix that results … Read more
I saw this Skillet Lasagna Recipe, and thought why not? So I gave it a try. I didn’t it like it as well as the oven made; but it was very good. If you are pinched for time, and are set on putting Lasagna on the table, this will work. I followed the recipe as … Read more