Recipes

Apple Cranberry Bread

October 10, 2011

I first made this bread a few years back and it instantly became a favorite, not only did my husband request it often but so did the children. With fresh apples, cranberries and walnuts, how could I not answer their pleas with a slice?   Apple Cranberry Bread 1 ½ cups flour {can use whole [...]

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Homemade Granola

October 6, 2011

Oh granola, how I love thee!  However store bought granola was breaking our bank at a rapid pace.  Thankfully homemade granola is super easy and recipe that every one needs in their back pocket! Homemade granola is great on fruit and yogurt, to top ice cream, to eat by the handfuls as a snack, or [...]

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Salvaged Sunday-Homemade Frappacinno

August 27, 2011

{It’s SO very good to be back into the swing of things!} I love me some coffee first thing in the morning.  But I’m not one of those coffee drinkers that drinks an entire pot daily.  To the contrary, since I am the only one in this house that enjoys a nice cup of joe, [...]

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Home Canning Refried Beans

July 6, 2011

Homemade refried beans are on our menu atleast once a week.  If we’re not having them in our quesadillas, we’re having them alongside our tacos, enchiladas or in a taco salad.  They’re frugal and packed with flavor, two musts in our kitchen! I was delighted when I found out that dried beans could easily be [...]

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Raspberry Streusel Muffins

June 28, 2011

A quick fruit muffin is a perfect snack for busy summer months.  Top it with streusel, and you’ve really got my attention!  I came across these muffins while flipping through my Southern Living Cookbook trying to find dinner ideas.  I couldn’t stop thinking about them–and now that I’ve made them and eaten them all, I’m ready [...]

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How to Can Beans

June 22, 2011

Preserving and storing food is a favorite of mine.  I truly enjoy looking at my full freezers and pantry shelves and making up more homemade convenience foods to put back in their place.   When we were still in the planning stages of Project Major Home Addition, one element I was adamant on was a large [...]

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Hot Fudge Pudding Cake

May 23, 2011

Chocolate is a woman’s best friend.  But, brownies with an ooey gooey chocolate sauce?  Even better! I was flipping through my grandmother’s recipes a few months back, and this recipe caught my eye and has been a favorite ever since.  The hardest step in this recipe is the waiting part! Hot Fudge Pudding Cake 1¼ [...]

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Shrimp Cocktail Dip

April 18, 2011

As a teenager, I used to have parties at my home all the time.  My parents loved that our house was the hangout spot, and to keep it that way, they made sure we had plenty to snack on.  This easy shrimp cocktail dip was a regular at those parties, and is still requested by [...]

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Creamy Fruit Salad

March 28, 2011

This dessert relies on the convenience of canned fruits but doctors it up with the addition of a secret ingredient.  Super quick to throw together in a pinch and easy on the budget coming in at roughly 20¢ a serving!  It’s soon to become a family favorite.  If you’re in the sharing mood, make up [...]

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Poppy Seed Chicken

March 15, 2011

The first time I had this dish was when we were in the Ronald McDonald House, and volunteers brought it to all the families for dinner.  I instantly fell in love with it, and asked the ladies for the recipe.  It’s a comfort food all around-and Poppy Seed Chicken is sure to be a hit [...]

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