Recipes

Pulled pork is one of those easy slow cooker recipes that my entire family enjoys. We like to make pulled pork sandwiches (served in a toasted bun or in a wrap), served over-the-top of a baked potato, served on top of mashed potatoes or used as a burrito filling. You can use it all kinds of … [Read more...] about Easy Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Recipe

When my great aunt passed away 14 years ago I inherited all of her cookbooks. Her cookbooks have all of those classic, old-fashioned recipes inside them. Some books are 20+ years old with dog-earred and stained up pages. My great aunt was great about writing on the pages her edits on particular … [Read more...] about Zucchini Pineapple Chocolate Chip Bread Recipe with Freezing Tips

Love chocolate brownies? I make a pan of brownies once a month for my family to enjoy. Every time that I make them...I change it up a little bit to keep things interesting. Sometimes I toss in a handful of mini marshmallows, chopped peanuts, chocolate chips, swirl-in a big spoonful of creamy peanut … [Read more...] about Chocolate Brownies with Peanut Butter Chips plus Freezing Tips

Every year we plant one zucchini plant in our backyard garden and every year we get at least 10 large zucchini from that one plant! I like to use the zucchini to make various side dishes, appetizers, and homemade breads. Today's recipe is easy-to-make and makes a great side dish or lunch! Unlike … [Read more...] about Cheesy Zucchini Casserole Recipe with White Sauce

I enjoy eating fresh fruits year-round...especially berries! Strawberries, blueberries, mulberries, cranberries, etc. it doesn't matter to me...I love berries! I'll eat them plain, blended into a fruit juice or tossed into a recipe. They're good for us and we don't eat enough fruits on a daily … [Read more...] about Strawberry and Blueberry Shortcake Recipe

Four years ago we planted 5 grapevines in our backyard. They're a mixture of concorde and seedless green grapes. The first three years we didn't get anything...but low and behold this year (the 4th summer) we got a load of grapes!!! We're going to plant 4-5 more next month to keep our little … [Read more...] about How to Freeze Grapes and How to Use Them

Cooking and baking aren't at the top of my list of favorite things to do. However, I do enjoy grilling and will grill foods as often as I can. Originally I had planned on tossing the pork chops onto the grill, but Tropical Storm Ophelia had other plans. That storm dumped heavy rain on us for 4 days … [Read more...] about Jamaican Jerk Seasoned Pork Chops

The slow cooker is one of my most-used small kitchen appliances. I use it at least 3 times a week preparing family meals. This Chili Con Carne is one of my family's favorite recipes. The recipe will yield approximately 4 servings...but every time I make the recipe I double up all ingredients to make … [Read more...] about Slow Cooker Chili Con Carne Recipe