I’ve been battling a cold for the last week. It’s really reminded me that I need to have “emergency” dinners in the freezer. The Man of the House and I take turns doing the cooking. On my nights to cook I … Continue reading →
In our family this was served as a salad at family gatherings. However it makes a nice dessert too. Cherry Delight 1 can sweetened condensed milk 1/4 cup lemon juice 1 can (2 1/2 cup) cherry pie filling 3/4 cup … Continue reading →
I brought this to an office party once. A coworker came up to me and said, “Tell me how you make this! No don’t, I know it will be hard and I’ll be depressed.” She rolled her eyes in ecstasy … Continue reading →
The other day I’d purchased some ham shanks. I wasn’t sure how ham shanks varied from ham hocks. My very unofficial analysis, done while I was eating this soup, is that ham shanks are meatier than ham hocks. I enjoyed … Continue reading →
Yesterday I went to the store to buy a ham hock for a slow cooker dish I’ll be making on Sunday. I didn’t see any ham hocks but the store did have ham shanks. I consulted the butcher and he … Continue reading →
This is heaven on a plate! The first time we ate this we looked at each other in disbelief. How could anything so easy be so good? Chicken Tetrazzini 7 ounces spaghetti – broken into small pieces then cooked and … Continue reading →
This is one of the recipes we use when we’re just too tired to cook. It’s quick and easy and saves us from the lure of fast food. Easy Macaroni 2 Cups uncooked macaroni 1 Can condensed cream of mushroom … Continue reading →
Last year we discovered the secret to Thanksgiving happiness. We were relaxed. We had time to enjoy the family. We enjoyed the meal. Cleanup was minimal. Are you ready for the secret of Thanksgiving nirvana? Here it comes . . … Continue reading →
The Man of the House and I take turns making granola. Our recipes have subtle differences. You can see my granola recipe here. And here’s his recipe . . . . 3 Cups uncooked old fashioned oats 2/3 Cup walnuts 2/3 Cup … Continue reading →
Last weekend we had guests for dinner. In honor of the event I made dinner rolls using the dough setting of Zojirushi Bread Machine. I used the same recipe that I used when I made hamburger buns for Labor Day. … Continue reading →
