Food and Recipes

Nothing warms you up and fills up the tummy on a cold winter day than a big bowl of homemade chili. I like to prepare it early in the morning and let it slow cook all day in my slow cooker. It allows the beans to become tender and all of the flavors to infuse. My family enjoys it served with … [Read more...] about Maple Beef Chili Recipe Made in the Slow Cooker

Cooking lentils, a staple in many kitchens around the world can sometimes be a tricky affair, especially for those new to the legume game. They are nutritious, versatile, and, most importantly, delicious when prepared right. The advent of the Instant Pot, a modern kitchen marvel, has simplified … [Read more...] about Tips for Cooking Lentils in the Instant Pot

We try to enjoy a movie night with the kids every week. During our family movie nights we like to make and serve finger foods. While popcorn is nice, it gets boring. Last weekend I whipped up the Muddy Buddies Chex Cereal Snack Mix which is easy to make. There's no baking at all. As soon as you have … [Read more...] about Muddy Buddies Cereal Snack Mix Recipe – Perfect for Family Movie Nights

Old-fashion Snickerdoodles are one of my favorite cookies to make...especially during the Christmas holiday season. These cookies are packed with flavor and moist. I like to bake 3-4 batches of them at a time...then freeze some for later use. They will keep for up to 3 months in your freezer. Here's … [Read more...] about Easy to Make Snickerdoodle Cookies Recipe

I'm 72 years old and done with lugging out all of the baking tools to make holiday cookies completely by scratch. At my age...I'm looking for quick and easier ways to get my holiday baking done. That's where Pillsbury refrigerated cookie dough comes in! Last weekend at the grocery store I picked … [Read more...] about Easy Gingerbread Cookies Recipe with Baking Tips