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As I am working from home now, I am trying to plan out our dinner menus. Makes it easier. When the meal is crockpot bound? That is ideal. So I came up with this recipe over the weekend. I wanted to make slow cooked BBQ, but instead of defrosting ribs, I took out pork chops instead. … Read more
Yes, it is that time of year when the fridge is full of egg cartons and colored tablets will fizz when plopped in vinegar. The kids are giddy with anticipation of creating rainbow colored eggs. Hubs and I just had a discussion on the length it takes to make hard-boiled eggs. I said that it would take … Read more
Crockpot Enchiladas is a meal full of delicious layers of ground beef or turkey, vegetables, beans, and gooey cheese slow-cooked to perfection. Your family will really enjoy this recipe with a salad and topping of sour cream or guacamole. I love easy meals that can be made in the Crockpot or slow-cooker, like our crockpot … Read more
I am a total foodie. I can watch the Food Network channel for hours…and I am not kidding! I love to learn how to mix this with that to create a new flavor…or how incredibly easy it can be to make a delicious home-cooked meal with just a few simple steps. I grew up with one … Read more
I picked up the latest Everyday Food (Martha Stewart) Magazine because the tomato soup on the cover was calling to me. As I looked through it in the check out line I found a recipe for homemade granola bars. We go through boxed bars in this house like candy, so I wanted to try making some … Read more
I wanted to make something fancy for our New Years Eve party…something bite-sized and chocolate. I found a fabulous recipe in my new Pampered Chef recipe book. These were so easy to make and really delish! I made the cakes ahead of time and then filled them just before the party started. A big taste … Read more
On a cold fall evening, nothing beats a warm dish of comfort food. One of our favorites is eggplant parm. It’s not too often that it makes it into this final form since the first part of the prep- the breaded cooked pieces- never seem to make it into the pan for the sauce. Why? Because … Read more
If you are looking for a quick easy pasta recipe, you’ve come to the right place! With only a few ingredients, you can have a great meal on the table in no time. If you don’t have a red sauce handy, it’s not a problem; by using fresh basil, tomatoes and a few pantry items, your dish … Read more
I have been juggling schedules and unfortunately, the recipes have not been added as I would have liked! So, I am going to try a few different ideas, and hopefully a more consistent entry will be found a few times a week rather than once a month! It also will help that dad returns from … Read more
This easy chicken recipe originated from a Pittsburgh Steeler’s cookbook that my husband had when we met. The cookbook is full of favorite recipes from the “Steel Curtain” days. I do not have it readily available at the moment, but when I do find it, I will let you know which player’s spouse had shared … Read more
Cujidatta (coo-ji-da-ta) Italian cookies are what is cooking in the kitchen today. I have promised my dad to make his most beloved Christmas cookie again this year, but they are a pain in the you-know-what! My great grandparents were both from Palermo, Sicily and this is a cookie that they brought with them from the … Read more
Glazed pork chops “A-La Anthony” is a really simple and delicious way to enjoy pork chops and apples. My father created this recipe and shared it with me and it truly is good! A perfect quick and easy dinner to have on the table for your family. Why the title “A-La Anthony?” Growing up, we … Read more