I’ve prepared this dish several times. It was just okay the first few, but now I’ve figured out the right balance of the right ingredients, so the flavor is very good. Its flavor, along with it being easily prepared in one pot, will make it a meal that appears regularly on my menus. Ingredients (Inspired by this … [Read more...] about One-Pot Chicken and Sausage Bog
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Four Wonderful Winter Pancakes
As I did a couple of months ago with fall flavors, I recently prepared pancakes with winter flavors. The flavors were Banana Bread, Hot Chocolate, Gingerbread, and Orange Cranberry. As I noted in the fall, I tend to be a stickler for preparing homemade foods. However, there are times when I need shortcuts to get food on the table for my … [Read more...] about Four Wonderful Winter Pancakes
Four Fabulous Fall Flapjacks
Because they are easy to prepare and my oldest kids enjoy them, we sometimes have pancakes as part of lunch. Plain pancakes can get a little boring, but we’re anything but bored because there are innumerable ways to prepare pancakes! Because it is autumn, we are integrating several fabulous fall flavors into our pancakes. In the past, … [Read more...] about Four Fabulous Fall Flapjacks
Monster Protein Balls
My kids love sprinkles. I frequently include sprinkles in new foods I introduce to them because the colorful bits help them get excited about trying unfamiliar items. Thus, when I saw some fun monster sprinkles, I knew I wanted to prepare my kids a new food that utilized the sprinkles. One thing that came to mind, because … [Read more...] about Monster Protein Balls
Soft Lemon Cookies
Lemon is a flavor that my two oldest girls love, so several years ago I made them Soft Lemon Cookies. They were a hit! Since that time, these cookies have been one of my go-to dessert recipes for summer picnics and BBQs. They are always popular at these get togethers. You’ll see why if you give them a try. Ingredients (Adapted from … [Read more...] about Soft Lemon Cookies
Cooking the Books: A Fine Dessert and Blackberry Fool
A Fine Dessert: Four Centuries, Four Families, One Delicious Treat by Emily Jenkins shares the experiences of four families living in four different centuries as they prepare and later enjoy a treat (Blackberry Fool) together. We love how the book shares the details of how the treat would be prepared using the tools and techniques of … [Read more...] about Cooking the Books: A Fine Dessert and Blackberry Fool
Texas Cheesesteak Sandwiches
I really enjoy the flavor of Philly Cheesesteak Sandwiches, so we occasionally have them for dinner. I also make dishes, such as Philly Cheese Meatloaf, that are inspired by these sandwiches. Several months ago, I came across a recipe for cheesesteak sandwiches that have a Texas twist. I was so excited to finally try … [Read more...] about Texas Cheesesteak Sandwiches
Italian Hasselback Chicken
I saw this recipe a couple of months ago and immediately knew that I wanted to try it. I’ve made it a couple of times, and my husband enjoys it so much that I now plan to make it regularly. Ingredients (Inspired by this recipe.) 1 jar (24 oz.) spaghetti sauce 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves 8 slices mozzarella or … [Read more...] about Italian Hasselback Chicken
