Recipes

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...] about Make Ahead Meals – Classic Meatloaf with Freezing Instructions

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...] about Cheesy Chicken Noodle Casserole 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...] about Halloween Cut-Out Sugar 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...] about Chewy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies 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...] about Mom’s Chicken and Rice Soup Recipe

Bacon, cheese, and popcorn. Three of my favorite foods. What's better than enjoying them separately is enjoying all three together. This recipe from the great folks over at popcorn.org combines these yummy flavors into one delectable popcorn snack. Great for birthday parties, family … [Read more...] about Bacon and Cheese Popcorn Recipe

When I was a child my mother used to make Poor Man's Crab Cakes as an ocassional dinner for the family. Back in the good old days and during the depression people came up with a recipe called Poor Man's Crab Cakes. This recipe was for those who loved to eat crab meat, but couldn't always afford it. … [Read more...] about Poor Man’s Crab Cakes Recipe Made with Canned Salmon