Make Ahead Meals – Classic Meatloaf with Freezing Instructions

My husband and I lead very busy lives. Between work, play, traveling and helping out with the grandkids, we're always on the go. Ten years ago I got into the habit of making meals ahead of time. I enjoy making classic meatloaf, homemade vegetable soup, cabbage rolls, sloppy joes, roasted chicken, … [Read more...]

Cheesy Chicken Noodle Casserole Recipe

This Cheesy Chicken Noodle Casserole makes for a quick and easy weeknight dinner. From start to finish you can have it on the table in less than one hour. I like to make it using a combination of shredded Cheddar and Italian cheeses, but you can certainly use whatever cheese combination that you … [Read more...]

Beef Jerky Flower Bouquets from Manly Man Co

Looking for the perfect holiday gift for that hard-to-buy for man in your life? Know someone who loves beef jerky? Looking for something unique and different to give this holiday season? If so, you're going to love the Beef Jerky Flower Bouquets from Manly Man Co. * Complimentary product … [Read more...]

Halloween Cut-Out Sugar Cookies Recipe

During the month of October I have to provide snacks for the various Halloween and Fall parties that my children attend. There's Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, Church Youth Group, School Parties, the Youth Community Center Party, etc. Parties, Parties, and more Parties! Early in the month I prepare one … [Read more...]

The Official Guinness Cookbook: Over 70 Recipes for Cooking and Baking from Ireland’s Famous Brewery

Guinness has long been used by home cooks as both a secret ingredient or the perfect pairing to a variety of dishes and drinks. Now, over 70 delicious recipes have been collected for the beloved beer's first ever full-length cookbook: The Official Guinness Cookbook: Over 70 Recipes for Cooking and … [Read more...]

Chewy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

These oatmeal chocolate chip cookies are most and chewy unlike some of the other recipes I've tried over the years. Often times when you make this type of cookie they become hard as a rock after baking and cooling. Not so with this particular recipe. It will yield approximately 3 dozen cookies, … [Read more...]

Better Oats Cinnamon Roll Instant Oatmeal with Flax Seeds

I'm in my 70's and always looking for healthier versions of some of my favorite foods. Decades ago you didn't have as many choices like what you find today. You were stuck buying whatever was available at the time. Let's face it, food choices have come a long way over the years with an emphasis on … [Read more...]

Mom’s Chicken and Rice Soup Recipe

My mother spent last weekend with us and while she was here she did all of the cooking! Yes, I got a well-needed break from being in the kitchen. On Saturday my mom made us a batch of her homemade chicken and rice soup for lunch. Even though we enjoyed it for lunch...it would be perfect for a family … [Read more...]