This is a fun, easy recipe for kids! We got my daughter a miniature baking set for Christmas a few years ago. She uses it all the time. I would like to share the Apple Crisp recipe she makes in the 2 small ramekins she got with the set. She even got a little set […]
Cooking with Kids, Create Your Own Omelet
Slumber party fun, we had the kids cook! When my oldest daughter had a slumber party, we decided to have the kids cook breakfast (well, brunch, by the time they got up). They had so much fun! Create Your Own Omelet, Ingredients: Large Eggs (2 per child) Bacon Bits (real bacon) Pepperoni Pork Sausage, cooked […]
Mama’s Beef Barley Soup
Mama’s Beef Barley Soup is a perfect way to warm a cold winter day. It is easy to make, thick, warm, and delicious. While I was making this soup, my kids were insisting that they do not like barley. After they tried it, they said “Mom, you actually made barley taste good; this is yummy!” Ingredients […]
Mama’s Pumpkin Bread
This Pumpkin Bread Recipe is very moist and has awesome pumpkin and spice flavor. You can add a cup of chocolate chips and/or 1/2 cup of nuts (hickory, pecans, or walnuts) for added interest and flavor, if desired. I make several of these at a time, wrap them up, and freeze them to enjoy later […]
Mama’s Old Fashioned Apple Crisp
This recipe is a hit with my family every time I make it, so I thought I would share. It has a delicious apple and spice flavor and just the right amount of ‘Crisp’. I love to use fresh, natural ingredients, especially when I bake. The apples came from my aunt and uncle’s orchard and […]
Mama’s Rubbed Pork Loin
This recipe is always a big hit with guests at my house. I have served it for birthday parties, or just for a simple get-together. What I like about it, is you can cook the pork loin in a dutch oven or on the grill. Either way, it comes out tender, juicy, and tasting wonderful. […]
Strawberry-Banana Parfait
One of my favorite things to have for breakfast or a midday snack is a fruit-yogurt parfait. I like to make them with all different kinds of fruit; peaches, bananas, strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and more. Pick your favorite flavor of yogurt too! This is one of my favorite combinations, a Strawberry-Banana Parfait. My littlest […]
Mama’s Rigatoni with Sausage and Vegetables
Mama’s Rigatoni with Sausage and Vegetables is a fast and easy recipe for when you are in a hurry. I had 2 pounds of ground pork in the fridge that needed a home. I put it in to a large bowl and mixed in some sea salt (1 teaspoon), ground black pepper (1/2 teaspoon) and rubbed […]
What to do with Leftover Turkey-Turkey Enchiladas
Turkey Enchiladas is an easy turkey recipe! Now that I have roasted a whole 20 pound turkey and served it to an 8 person family, I have about half of it left. What on earth do I do with it? Well, I have a recipe to share with you that is delicious, that your family […]
How to Roast a Turkey
Roast a turkey any time of the year! Feeding a family on a budget can be tricky. Sometimes, you need to get creative. I try to buy food items when they are in season or when they are on sale. Holidays are perfect times to catch a sale. So, every year right before Thanksgiving, I […]