Before there were pudding mixes, this was the “no-bake” way to make chocolate pie. Rich, silky and full of chocolate flavor – the filling takes 5 minutes to make. Perfect served with whipped cream, this chocolate pie is elegant enough for guests yet easy enough to serve during the week. Old-Fashioned Chocolate Pie 1 cup sugar … Continue reading
This is a really simple recipe I clipped out of a magazine years ago – I’m not sure which one. It turns a simple pork chop into something really special. The crust is a wonderful mix of nutty parmesan, warm sage and the brightness of lemon. The meat is perfectly crisp outside and juicy inside. It’s … Continue reading
Growing up, Sunday was always pasta day. My father would start his sauce on Saturday – giving it the day to simmer and develop its flavors. The only thing that ever changed was the type of pasta he served. Sometimes ravioli or cavatelli (my personal favorite) – all made by my grandmother. Other times it was just really good quality boxed … Continue reading
My grandmother always had pizzelles on hand just in case she “got company”. Lucky for me, she always had a few set aside for me. This is her recipe. Feel free to substitute other flavorings such as vanilla or lemon. She preferred anise, so that is how I make them for my kids. Anise Pizzelles … Continue reading
I love eggs…and cheese…and bacon…and sometimes vegetables! But I don’t always want to get involved with cooking a major breakfast early in the morning. This is a super easy way to have eggs for breakfast (also for dinner or a snack). My older kids customize this according to whatever leftovers I have sitting in the fridge. … Continue reading
Saturday night at my house is usually movie night with the kids (and sometimes their friends). I make up a bunch of snacks, we put on our jammies and pick out some movies. Tonight one of those snacks is wings. I love making wings because they are so versatile. You can fry them or bake … Continue reading
For dinner tonight we are having some leftover magic inspired by the competition going on over at Danny’s Kitchen – it’s going to be a cross between Jambalaya and Cajun Alfredo pasta (stay tuned…). Since this dish is probably going to be a little spicy, I thought this bread might be nice to go with … Continue reading
My 2-year-old is a waffle fanatic. She asks for them everyday, so usually I make up a double batch and keep them in the freezer. To thaw, I just place a frozen waffle in the toaster and we are good to go. Today I decided (there weren’t any left in the freezer) to try … Continue reading
Today I was cleaning out my refrigerator and came across some leftover turkey breast from Easter at my mother-in-law’s. My hubby suggested I make pot pie (it’s his favorite). The great thing about this recipe is that you can substitute just about any vegetable and it works great for both chicken and turkey. A combination … Continue reading
For some time now, I have been making my own vanilla coffee creamer. One day I ran out of the premade kind and decided that instead of running to the store (where I knew I would spend more money) that I would create some from ingredients I had on hand. I found some half and half in my … Continue reading
Got leftover Easter ham? I do! So what do you do with all the leftovers? Typically I freeze part of it in small plastic freezer bags to be used for things like omelets, breakfast strata’s and calzones. But…according to my hubby, the best part of the ham is the oven sandwiches (aka Bunwiches!)that I make for us the next … Continue reading
While watching movies with my family tonight, my hubby had a major craving for popcorn…so we decided to try making our own microwave popcorn – just for fun! Normally I make popcorn on top of the stove (the old-fashioned way), but my daughter read somwhere that you could make popcorn in the microwave using … Continue reading
Mini quiches are a great way to start any meal. I made these to take to an Easter pot luck. Not only are they super easy and fun to make with the kids, they are also a great way to use up small bits of leftovers! Basic Mini Quiches 1 recipe pie crust (see below) 3 eggs, … Continue reading
There is nothing quite like the aroma of fresh bread, well…maybe that first bite of warm deliciousness! In our house, I try to make the majority of our food from scratch. I do this for a variety of reasons, but the main two reasons are to cut out unnecessary ingredients and to stretch our grocery budget … Continue reading
So many times I have boiled up a batch of hard-boiled eggs, only to find that once peeled they had a very distinct green ring around the yolks. Yuck! The trick is not to over cook them. Easier said than done, right? Wrong! Follow these steps to perfect eggs, every time! 1. Place as many eggs as … Continue reading
