Friday night has long been “snack night” at my house. It’s where “clean out the fridge night” meets the opportunity for some really great appetizers. Sometimes fancy, sometimes creative, somtimes it’s just cheese, crackers and whatever fruit didn’t get eaten during the week. Sometimes though, it’s just plain ‘ol junkfood. One of my favorite junkfoods is … Continue reading
A recipe for homemade microwave popcorn – yes, really! All you need is a paper lunch bag and 1/4 cup of popcorn kernels (oil is NOT required)! And a microwave, of course. Cheaper, healthier & more environmentally friendly than manufactured microwave popcorn – no trans-fats and no unnecessary packaging! I have to give credit to … Continue reading
Over the years, this appetizer has become a staple at every family gathering. It’s hot, it’s cheesy, it’s melty. In a word-gluttonous! Put it on crackers, chips, bread, or, when no one is watching, just pick up a spoon! But enough about the flavor factor. This appetizer is really easy to make and the recipe … Continue reading
Nothing says “love” quite like a hot, fresh biscuit to accompany a meal. Top them with some butter and fresh jam or honey, and you have a real treat! The inside of these biscuits are soft and fluffy and the outside has just a little bit of crispness. Last night I made these to go with my red beans … Continue reading
Ah tacos. A staple in my house. You may see an inordinate amount of taco recipes come from this blog – we even have tacos for Christmas dinner. Yesterday I made a decent taco rub for chicken thighs. Making rubs for any kind of meat is simple. Just use your imagination and start throwing some … Continue reading
This cake is simple, buttery and very versitile! Whether you are topping it with fresh berries and whipping cream or dunking it in hot fudge and topping it with vanilla ice cream, pound cake is a welcome sight at any brunch or dessert table! Of course, the basics of pound cake are a pound each … Continue reading
When I think of family holidays, I think of my mom’s rice pudding. This silky, creamy recipe is easy to make and definitely warms the soul. It smells great cooking too! This dish would be a great addition to an Easter Sunday brunch or served as a dessert. Mom’s Rice Pudding 2 cups cooked rice … Continue reading
At least it’s my version of a Ragu sauce! Whatever it is, it’s chock full of goodness and was demolished quickly at my house. It’s not a thick sauce but you could add more tomato paste to thicken it up. Tender, fall apart steaks with creamy sauce. Please see Crock Pot variation at the bottom … Continue reading
I’m a bit of a hack when it comes to baking. My cookplantmeditate partner/sister Trish is the baker in the family (I’m sure she’ll share some fabulous recipes sometime soon). I frequently use cake mixes and other boxed mixes, but always make my own frosting. Canned frosting, to me, tastes like bubblegum base & sweetened … Continue reading
How do you get your kids to eat their green beans? Add a little bacon! Actually, this time I used canadian bacon because I had a couple of slices left in the refrigerator from pizza night. This is a delicious and easy recipe that somehow makes eating veggies a little less painful for finicky eaters. … Continue reading
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