Recipes

These are recipes that I use for my family.  Some are handed down from generations before and some are my adaptations!  There may be some that are easier than others, but you might miss out on something really tasty if you don’t try them out.  This is also where you’ll find tips and tricks for the kitchen.  I believe home cooked food is essential fuel for the soul.  Feeding my family something I’ve made with my hands is like giving them a stomach hug!  I hope you and your family enjoy my recipes.  Everyone has to eat, let’s make it good!

red velvet cupcakes

Red Velvet Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Icing

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Ham and Pepper Jack Sliders

I had a plan.  A plan for super.  Alas, I forgot to get chicken!  I saw one of those food videos on Facebook for chicken cordon bleu sliders.  It looked really good and easy to make.  I already had a pack of jalapeno Hawaiian rolls, so I picked up a pack of ham on the […] Read more…

hamburgers and oyster stew

Hamburgers and Oyster Stew – A Family Tradition

Whew, what a week!  This week has been so very chaotic that for a long time I thought yesterday was Wednesday! Hopefully the rest of the week goes a little smoother.  I’m really looking forward to the 3 day weekend coming up, even if school just started back on the 3rd. 🙂 Disclaimer:  This post […] Read more…

Black Eyed Peas and Things to Come

I hope everyone had a wonderful and safe New Year’s Eve and Day!  My evening and day were spent at home cleaning, cooking, and sewing.  I know, I’m such a party animal!  One thing that definitely did not happen was washing clothes.  It’s an old superstition in my family – wash clothes on New Year’s […] Read more…

cookie baking tips and a cookie recipe

Cookie Baking Tips and a Spiced Cookie Recipe

This time of year always puts me in the baking mood.  I especially love to make cookies!  There are so many types of cookies to choose from and it’s a great way to test out new flavor combinations.  I’ve developed some cookie baking tips over the years that help me get the perfect cookie almost […] Read more…

super simple veggie pasta sauce

Super Simple Veggie Pasta Sauce

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Chicken Noodle Soup

Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup and Extra Stock

This week started off wet and there’s a cold front approaching, so it’s time for some chicken noodle soup!  Not the canned kind, of course, but homemade.  When I make it myself, I know what’s in it and I can make sure it’s full of flavor.  I also have leftover stock when I need it. […] Read more…