February 24, 2017 I spent several hours yesterday poring over my own cook books and scouring the Internet for lime curd recipes. Some of my Facebook friends also offered a lot of helpful tips and tricks when we discussed it. Boy, was that an eye opener! So many methods! Wowee! Some people use double boilers,…
When there isn’t enough “left overs” from the night before for two to have a proper lunch, make soup! I had 1/2 a pork chop, about 2 cups of cooked white rice, and about 2/3 of a cup of peas left over. I made some veggie stock, about 5 cups, cut up the chop into…
SPANISH RICE 1/4 Cup Oil 2 Cups Long or Medium Grain White Rice 4 Cups Hot Water 4 Chicken or Vegetarian Bouillon Cubes (OR use 4 cups of canned stock in place of water/bouillon) 1 Sprig of Green Onions, finely chopped or thinly sliced 1 (6 oz.) Can of Tomato Paste (Most recipes call for…
We are not “experts” when it comes to enchiladas. This is something we have only recently tried to make, and we’re still learning. We also do some weird things with ours. As an example, the first time we made them, while I was busy chopping onions, I asked my husband to add the beans to…
If you thumb through cook books or search on the Internet for chili recipes, you will find all kinds of recipes. Hot and spicy. White. Southern. Mexican. Green. Beef, turkey, pork, venison, or chicken. Vegan. Texas style. Anyway, you get the idea. There is something for everyone. You can make it simply, or turn it…
I copied this old recipe from my mother’s personal book. Please feel free to use it, share it, and modify it as you see fit for your own use. I remember eating this a a child and I liked it!
The author expresses appreciation for social media’s role in maintaining connections with family, particularly Lisa, a cousin in Michigan. They admire her vibrant life, community involvement, and cooking skills, especially her pie crust recipe. The author successfully tried this recipe, making double-crusted pies for the first time, and shares their gratitude towards Lisa.
Easy strawberry freezer jam recipe that I use a lot!
The author shares a spontaneous apple dumpling creation using ingredients on hand, specifically Gala apples and pie crusts. With minimal measurements, they prepared the dumplings filled with butter, raisins, cinnamon, and brown sugar. Despite a messy appearance, both the author and their husband enjoyed the delicious result, proving that taste trumps presentation.
EASY APPLE BETTY 1 1/2 Cups coarsely crumbled Graham Crackers 3/4 Cups granulated Sugar (divided) 1/2 Cup Butter or Margarine (melted) 1 Teaspoon Cinnamon 4 medium cooking Apples (peeled, cored, thinly sliced In a bowl, combine crackers, 1/2 Cup of sugar, and butter, toss, set aside. In another bowl, combine remaining sugar and cinnamon, stir.…