Category : Great Recipes

Corn Casserole – Simple but Delicious

Corn Casserole – Simple but Delicious

This is a recipe that I had almost forgotten about – until my relatives asked me to make it for Thanksgiving. It’s wonderful as a side dish with chicken, meatloaf, pork chops… or any other comfort food. This is also very easy to double if you have a large crowd, so keep this in mind for the holidays!

Chocolate Chip Peppermint Cookies

Chocolate Chip Peppermint Cookies

If you are looking for an easy, delicious cookie recipe for the holidays, then look no further.

Chimichangas!

Chimichangas!

I’ve made this twice for my family so far, and it’s a new favorite around here. We absolutely love this dinner, and it’s both easy and delicious. This is also great for entertaining, because it turns our rather impressive! Thanks to Heather at Home Ec 101 for this delicious dish.

Peanut Butter Cookies – Soft and Chewy

Peanut Butter Cookies – Soft and Chewy

I’ve spent quite a while looking for the right peanut butter cookie recipe. Mine seem to always be too crunchy or too crisp, and I’ve been searching for a recipe that produces soft, chewy cookies. Well, I have finally found it. I can’t believe how simple these cookies are (and you don’t have to chill the dough, which is something I always forget about) – and they are absolutely yummy.

Corn Chowder with Bacon and Potatoes

Corn Chowder with Bacon and Potatoes

This is a corn chowder that I absolutely love, and have received rave reviews from friends and family. I’ve made this for company, for a group of people, and doubled it to take to friends after they have a baby. With winter upon us, I’m loving recipes like this one, and plan to pass along all of my favorites.

Delicious Dinner – Potato Leek Soup, and Pear Oven Pancake

Delicious Dinner – Potato Leek Soup, and Pear Oven Pancake

This really gets me in the mood for a good fall dinner. We had baked potato soup the other night, and I’m still in the mood for something along those lines. This potato leek soup looks fantastic, and the dessert is making my mouth water.
Nikki Gardner over at 5 Minutes for Moms posted this great [...]

Delicious Pumpkin Cake

Delicious Pumpkin Cake

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and it’s time to start thinking all of that yummy food! Whether you are hosting your own dinner, or bringing a dish to your family’s home, this is the perfect dessert to include. When I first tried this cake, I was blown away. I now serve it every Thanksgiving, and my family looks forward to it each year.

Southwest Corn Chowder

Southwest Corn Chowder

As I was making my menu plan and grocery list for this coming week, I came across one of my favorite soups. My friends and family love this one, so I thought I’d share it!

Halloween Food Ideas – Spooky and Fun

Halloween Food Ideas – Spooky and Fun

I’m helping out with my daughter’s preschool class’s Halloween party, so I’m brainstorming ideas right now. I was inspired by the “creepy cupcakes” in one of her books, and so I thought I’d look around for some other ideas.
While some of these are a bit on the creepy side for my four year old [...]

Baked Potato Soup

Baked Potato Soup

Get ready for it – the recipe for the best baked potato soup ever. Every time I make this soup for dinner, my husband is thrilled. My kids love it, and it makes great leftovers. This soup is easy, delicious, and… did I mention delicious?
Ingredients:
4 large baked potatoes
2/3 cup butter
2/3 cup flour
6 [...]