Pin It In the past couple of years, there are some things about lemons that I have learned, and wanted to share with you. I love me a good Lemon Bar, but have found that not every lemon bar is as pleasing as the next. I then wanted to figure out the reasoning behind […]
Recipes
Old Fashioned Fudge Recipe
Old Fashioned Fudge Recipe My 91 year old grandpa and his 93 year old sister came up with this fudge recipe when they were little kids. It is so tasty and has been a Christmas tradition ever since. There are two essential things that are needed to make this recipe: a good candy thermometer (we […]
Meatball and Mini Ravioli Soup
Because I have been trying to recover from my fabulous NYC trip, I let the afternoon get away from me and had to come up with a last minute dinner. I knew we had some frozen meatballs on hand and spotted some dry mini ravioli in the cupboard, so I thought I’d see what […]
Breakfast Chili Potato Hash
This week’s Thrifty Recipe is Breakfast Chili Potato Hash! Sorry the presentation isn’t better, but it’s tasty and a VERY cheap meal. 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil – On Hand Item 2 large potatoes (or 5 small), poked with a fork then cooked in the microwave for 6-8 minutes on high, or until tender – […]
Meatless Monday: Marinara Sauce Recipe
A couple of weeks ago, there was an awesome deal on Roma Tomatoes, so I thought I would try out a homemade Marinara Sauce! I fell in love with this recipe I found. Ingredients 3 Tbs olive oil 1 onion, chopped 6 garlic cloves, minced – I diced it finely because I am hoping […]
Sam’s Club: “Simply Delicious Meals” Challenge + Dinner Recipe
Hot Jambalaya – a tradition at our house on Fat Tuesday, to celebrate the end of Mardi Gras. The dish is much easier to make with my supply of bulk foods from Sam’s Club. It calls for rice, butter, chicken breasts, sausage, diced tomatoes, chicken broth and raw shrimp – all things I usually […]
Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup On a Budget
A week or so ago, I told you all I would post my mother-in-law’s homemade Chicken Noodle Soup recipe. It is so tasty! When I say homemade, I mean homemade noodles and all. Don’t be intimated though – it’s not too challenging and so worth it. Let me know if you decide to try […]
Potato and Ham Soup Recipe
This is a guest post by Adventures of a Housewife! One of the very first things I ever learned how to make from scratch was potato soup. I have no idea where I got the original recipe but it was so yummy and a perfect fall and winter meal that it quickly became a […]
2011 Dole California Cook-Off Winning Grilling Recipes
Winning Grilling Recipes It seems that recipe sharing has been popular lately – especially when it comes to the grill! I also just seem to have food on the brain all the time! I thought we could all benefit from some winning grilling recipes! I got an e-mail from Dole about the 2011 California Cook-Off, […]
Hootie Creek Cookies
Alright everyone – I had several requests last night, for my Hootie Creek Cookies Recipe! They are so tasty, that they were devoured super fast. I made these for church and just had a few at home for us to eat. Here it is, and I’ve even included coupons at the bottom, you can […]