Recipes

Corn Chowder is one of those belly-filling homemade soups that my entire family enjoys. When I make this recipe I like to double-up on the ingredients, so that I have plenty for leftovers or to freeze for another day. Yes, this chowder freezes well when placed in a freezer-safe container. If you … [Read more...] about Homemade Corn Chowder Recipe

During the wintertime I use my crockpot aka the slow cooker to make dinner several times a week. It's a great time saver and the meals that I make are hearty and delicious. On a cold winter day, nothing warms you up quicker than a soup or stew prepared in the slow cooker. I use a 6-Quart Slow Cooker … [Read more...] about Slow Cooker Classic Goulash Recipe

I love berries...all kinds of different berries! Strawberries, blackberries, blueberries, mulberries, raspberries, cranberries, etc. You name it, I love it. For this recipe I used a combination of strawberries, blueberries and raspberries because that's what I had on hand. You can use any … [Read more...] about Strawberry, Blueberry and Raspberry Fruit Smoothie Recipe

Last week I picked up 2 fresh pineapples from the local farmer's market. They had them on sale for $2.00 each. We used one of those pineapples to make fruit smoothies for several days. My entire family, including the kids loved them!  When working with fresh pineapple you want to keep things easy. I … [Read more...] about Easy Pineapple Fruit Smoothie Recipe

My family enjoys snacking on Chex Party Mix. They have several different flavors that they like, so we're always rotating around the recipes that we make. Today...I wanted to share with you the Original Chex Party Mix Recipe that you can print directly from the Chex website. It's below too with my … [Read more...] about Classic Chex Party Snack Mix Recipe

We make a homemade pizza 2-3 times every month. It makes for a quick weeknight dinner when I'm pressed for time. I prep all of my ingredients ahead of time so that I just have to toss things together and bake. For example...measure out your cheeses and toppings into small storage containers. Store … [Read more...] about Easy Homemade Pizza Dough Recipe with Freezing Tips

One of my family's favorite fruit pies happens to be blueberry. We love a good homemade blueberry pie with whipped topping or vanilla ice cream scooped on the top. The perfect dessert after any meal. When I make it...I like to use my grandmother's recipe which is below. Classic Homemade Blueberry … [Read more...] about Classic Homemade Blueberry Pie Recipe

Hosting a holiday party this year? Need a few easy-to-make treats for the kids? These Holiday Wreath Popcorn Treats are perfect for classroom parties, scouting events, community center parties or just make them to stuff in your own child's Christmas stocking. The recipe is courtesy of our friends … [Read more...] about Holiday Wreath Popcorn Treats Recipe