Remember the old Mounds saying: Sometimes you feel like a nut and sometimes you don’t? Well, sometimes I feel like home made cooking and sometimes I don’t. On those days I will make recipes by the semi home made cooking method. (as in taking short cuts ’cause I am pressed for time.) This recipe for …
I love recipes that make use of overripe produce that might otherwise be destined for the garbage bin. This sour cream Banana bread is a great recipe for the frugal cooks out there. It makes a great snack and easy breakfast on the go. Sour Cream Banana Bread This banana bread starts as a thick, …
Normally, when I make spaghetti recipes, I just make a meat based marinara sauce with freshly roasted tomatoes. It is fairly easy to make and I don’t need to spend a lot of time on it but it tastes great. But there are times when I feel like going to the effort of making large …
There is nothing quite like cookies and a glass of milk is there? Just seeing a cookie with a tall glass beside it reminds me of my childhood. And if the cookies are double chocolate chunk, the memory turns into an adult occasion. Don’t get me wrong, the kids will loves these double chocolate chunk …
The Garden Charmers is a great group of ladies who garden, decorate and cook with a passion. They all have a love for our environment, so Earth Day is special to them. In the Northern Hemisphere, Earth Day is celebrated on April 22 and the day always helps us to focus on environmental awareness. If …
It’s featured recipe time. This one comes from my friend who used to blog at an international recipe site called Molly Mel. Regina is a fabulous cook and many of her recipes are Brazilian in nature. Most are easy to do and look just delicious. Regina submitted this gluten free treat called Pão de Queijo. …
These rich chocolate brownie is made with cocoa and butter, and filled with chocolate chips and nuts. You can also use white chocolate chips for a change if you prefer. Brownies are one of my favorite sweet treats. I love the cakey texture in a smaller size. And the fact that they normally are …
These egg recipes are some of my favorites. Most take no time at all and some are even good alternatives to fast food take away breakfasts. There is nothing like an egg to start the day off right. I love them, especially when the yolks are runny and perfectly cooked. Protein-rich eggs are taking the …
A normal cheesecake recipe has a lot of calories. This lightened up version of a chocolate cherry cheesecake is just a bit lighter on your hips. Ahhhh, cheesecake recipes. This is one of those desserts that I just adore but don’t eat too often because of the calories. Just by nature, cheesecake screams “I’m going …
When you are in a hurry in the morning but still want something tasty for breakfast, it is often easiest and fastest to do a drive through at a local fast food chain. But wait – this is not even a choice, when you have these tasty egg muffins on hand. Make them when you …
This spinach and onion quiche is hearty and filling and will please even the most ardent meat eaters in your life. I am a quiche girl and my husband loves them too. There is nothing quite like the combination of eggs, cheese and cream with your favorite veggies to say that you are going to …
I am not much of a pecan eater. But mix them with brown sugar and butter and I am hooked. It was all I could do to keep my spoon out of the batter for these Caramel pecan bars, “just to make sure it tasted right.” And as an added bonus, I was able to …
These peanut butter oatmeal bars have a thick and crunchy peanut buttery base that is topped with delicious chocolate frosting. Two of my favorite flavors in one tasty dessert. We love the combination of peanut butter and chocolate in our house. I made a batch of a peanut butter chocolate layer bars the other day …
I was born in Maine and had never heard of this version of a sweet potato casserole until I moved to North Carolina. I went to a pot luck dinner at my daughter’s school and took one taste and said “what is this? It is delicious.” Everyone was amazed that I did not know what …
Who doesn’t love a Banana pecan cake? It is moist and just delicious. This great recipe is easy to make and tastes wonderful. I’ve used reduced fat cream cheese on the frosting, and unsweetened applesauce in the cake mix, to cut down the calories a bit. This Banana Pecan Cake is a Great Use of …
One of the staples of a Chinese Buffet is egg drop soup. It is mild and delicious and makes a great start to a Chinese dinner. Printable Recipe – Egg Drop Soup There is no need to get take away when you have a desire for this taste, though. Just make your own egg drop …
Time for my favorite comfort food recipe – spaghetti and meatballs with a homemade pasta sauce. My homemade marinara sauce is one of my most popular recipes. I am always looking for recipes into which I can incorporate it. This time I decided to make homemade meatballs and used the mushroom marinara variation. Who doesn’t …
I love all types of lasagna recipes. But let’s face it…they are not the most diet friendly recipes every created with all that cheese and those carbs. Printable Recipe: Cheesy Eggplant Lasagna This recipe for Eggplant Lasagna uses low fat ricotta and replaces the normal lasagna pasta noodles with baked eggplant slices, for a slightly …
This recipe for lemon poppy seed muffins is moist and delicious and has a tang of buttermilk. It is sure to be a delight with your family too. One of my daughter’s favorite muffins is a lemon poppy seed variety. She loves the tanginess of the lemon with the slight crunch of the seeds and …
This snickerdoodle bread recipe is moist and tasty with a rich flavor that is perfect for an afternoon snack. Anyone who is a fan of cinnamon sugar on toast loves snickerdoodle recipes. This delicious bread combines the taste of the well known cookie into a melt in your mouth bread recipe. It is popular with …
This Greek omelette makes a great breakfast or brunch recipe. This is a Greek style country omelet, which means that it’s a hearty omelet, just packed with vegetables and cheese, and makes a filling main dish or big start to your day. Artichokes and feta cheese are popular choices for recipes used in Greek cooking. …
This recipe for Easy ;Eggplant Parmesan is a classic Italian recipe. It is rich and creamy and full of home grown freshness from the eggplants that are ready in my garden. My garden is producing like mad at the moment, so I had fresh tomatoes coming out of my ears. (the squirrels decided that I …
If you love the taste of coffee desserts, you will love these mocha cream puffs. Their mocha flavor is lovely and the texture takes this dessert to a new level. The cream puffs have a crisp top and bottom puff just brimming with delicious mocha cream that has been lightened up a bit. These delicious …
This mushroom and caramelized onion omelette makes a great breakfast or brunch treat. The tender omelette is stuffed with mushrooms and caramelized onions as well as cream and Havarti cheese. An omelette (or omelet) is a type of egg dish often served at brunch or breakfast. Omelettes are made with beaten eggs which are cooked …
These campfire starters use common household items to get the fire going quickly. There is nothing quite like sitting around a campfire, having a drink, exchanging jokes and just generally enjoying the outside. Sometimes getting that fire to start can sometimes be a bit of a task. Try these ideas to get your campfire roaring …
This delicious recipe for creamy broccoli and cheddar casserole is a side dish that I serve often at Thanksgiving. It combines broccoli, cauliflower, and cheddar cheese with eggs for a rich and creamy taste that my family can’t resist. Broccoli is the perfect vegetable to use in this dish. It has a mild flavor on …