I use our Cuisinart Automatic Frozen Yogurt, Ice Cream and Sorbet Maker 3-4 times a week during the summertime. If you don't own one...I highly recommend it. It's so easy to use! Just last week I whipped up a batch of homemade strawberry ice cream using fresh strawberries picked from our garden. … [Read more...] about Cuisinart Strawberry Ice Cream Recipe
Food and Recipes
Home Canning Beef Vegetable Soup Recipe with Tips
Twice a year I home can a big batch of beef vegetable soup for my family to enjoy. This recipe is for your classic red sauce veggie soup but instead of using expensive chunks of beef, I use lean ground beef. You can play around with the spices to get the exact flavor that you prefer. Once it's been … [Read more...] about Home Canning Beef Vegetable Soup Recipe with Tips
Barbecue Party Upgrades to Wow Your Guests
Hosting a barbecue party is a great way to enjoy the warm weather and bring people together. But you don’t want your barbecue to be just ordinary—you want it to really wow your guests! With a few simple upgrades and special touches, you can transform an everyday barbecue into an unforgettable event. … [Read more...] about Barbecue Party Upgrades to Wow Your Guests
Delicious Dry Rub Recipe for Chicken Wings
This dry rub recipe is easy to toss together. Once you have all of it mixed up...you simply coat the chicken wings with it. You can then cook the chicken wings in an air fryer, toss them onto a grill or place them on a baking sheet into your oven. The coating is flavorful and gives a little … [Read more...] about Delicious Dry Rub Recipe for Chicken Wings
How to Freeze Baking Chocolates
I use a lot of baking chocolates in various recipes that I make. That includes chocolate chips, baking squares, cocoa powder, etc. To save money, I often buy it in bulk or when the local grocery store has it on sale. When storing your baking chocolates you need to keep them in a cool, dry and dark … [Read more...] about How to Freeze Baking Chocolates
Home Canning Mixed Vegetables with Recipe and Tips
Our backyard garden has done really well this year. I've been picking a lot of fresh vegetables every week. Sometimes I have enough to can a full load of whatever it is that I harvested. At other times...I have a little bit of this and that which I toss together to make mixed vegetables. Here's the … [Read more...] about Home Canning Mixed Vegetables with Recipe and Tips
Slow Cooker Baked Beans Recipe with Bacon
During the summertime my family enjoys eating a lot of baked beans. They're the perfect side dish to serve at a family get-together, a backyard barbecue, tailgating party...or whatever. When I make them I follow the Baked Beans Slow Cooker Recipe over on the McCormick's website. You can find their … [Read more...] about Slow Cooker Baked Beans Recipe with Bacon
How to Freeze Butter and Margarine
We use a lot of butter and margarine in our home. Depending on what I'm making or eating...will depend on which one that I use, so I keep both on hand. To save money, I buy it in bulk or when our local grocery store is running a good sale. With that said, I don't store a slew of boxes or containers … [Read more...] about How to Freeze Butter and Margarine