Father’s Day I was really in the mood for some homemade mac & cheese. We were going to my folks for supper and I was supposed to bring mashed potatoes (which I thought I had). After going to the store to get a few things to tide us over this week I discovered that my potatoes …
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Kind of a cold dreary day and I’m in kind of a funk. I have a container of strawberries in the fridge. Strawberries can cheer anyone up for sure! What better way to get out of my funk than cooking to keep my mind off of all the other stuff going on in my life …
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There are a lot of steps to make these cupcakes but they are well worth the effort. I made these a long time ago and I have not gotten around to making them again until this summer. I just used a regular lemon cake mix and made them according to package directions. Once the cupcakes …
Every year my friends all get together and we have our “family” Christmas party at our house. Usually the weekend before Christmas. This year one of the appetizers that I made was shrimp and crab dip. I have made this dip for many, many years. I have taken a little break from it because, you know, …
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Quesadilla’s are so easy to make, we make them quite often around here. This shredded beef quesadilla was made with leftover beef roast from last night. Scott is out in the field so I try and have meals in the fridge so he has something to eat when he gets home late, so last night I …
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This shoestring potato salad is something my grandma would make when I was a little girl. It’s not something my grandpa would enjoy so she made it just for the girls when I would spend the day with her. She got the recipe from her sister and it was always special to me. The name is …
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Seasoned Oyster crackers are a great holiday snack. I made these to have at Thanksgiving for my guests to nosh on before our meal. The leftovers went to work and they didn’t last long. A double batch was made to make sure there was enough. My Aunt Mary used to make these when I was little …
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Hello there, fellow food enthusiast! I cannot begin to express my excitement as I share one of my all-time favorite dishes – Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Honey and Cinnamon. Yes, you read it right! And believe me, mentioning it thrice won’t be enough to showcase my love for this heavenly creation. Roasted Sweet Potatoes with …
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Hello??? Is anyone out there yet?? What the hell? I haven’t posted since March 9th! I guess it’s been a little crazy around here… My son dislocated his clavicle on St. Patrick’s Day which ended up in an ambulance ride and 3 days at Hennepin County Medical Center. Thankfully he will make a full recovery. …
Rhubarb Streusel Muffins: A Delightful Twist to Your Baking Repertoire Read More »
Rhubarb Slush is the ultimate summer drink. It combines all of my favorite flavors into one! Rhubarb is so versatile and using it in this drink gives a great tart flavor to offset some of the sugar. The hardest part of this drink is cooking the rhubarb. It seems like a lot but, well, it is …
