Halloween Appetizer-Snack: Crescent Mummy Dogs

I said yesterday’s cute Witches Brooms would be my last Halloween food but…syyyyyke.  I couldn’t resist posting these cute mummy dogs!!  Tell me those are not cute, I dare you!  And you could use mustard or ketchup as the eyes.  Okay, this really is the last Halloween post. With all the Halloween sweets I’ve been… [Continue Reading]

Halloween Treat – Witches Brooms

One last Halloween treat for you guys!   These Witches Brooms are cute and tasty!  One recommendation would be to use your own peanut butter cookie dough recipe or even the store bought roll.  This one was okay but I’ve had better.  And of course you can make your own orange icing or you can buy… [Continue Reading]

Almost Homemade Chicken and Dumplings

I’ve made Chicken and Dumplings from scratch before but to be honest, it’s not worth the extra time in my opinion. In fact, check out this post on an attempt to make them from scratch and you’ll see exactly why go the quick route!  I learned how to take a shortcut a long time ago… [Continue Reading]

Family Time and 30 Minute Pizzas (psst, giveaway too)

Pizza is like the best ever food invention. You can eat it cold, hot, with meats, vegetables, and even as a dessert.  When I was asked if I wanted to try the new Fleischmann’s Pizza Crust Yeast,  I was like heck yeah! Any excuse to make pizza!  We were supposed to have family night but… [Continue Reading]

Kitchenaid Stand Mixer, Products, and Giveaway

The Kitchenaid Stand Mixer is my most favorite small appliance in my kitchen.  It’s been with me a long time and just recently got me through 6 batches of fried pie dough…all within minutes!  Anyone who spends a lot of time in the kitchen needs one.
While the stand mixer seems to be what Kitchenaid is… [Continue Reading]

Halloween Treats- Boo Babies

More Halloween Treats!  Boo babies–Now tell me those aren’t the cutest things ever!  Pretty simple to make too!
INGREDIENTS

1 pkg. Nutter Butter Peanut Butter Cookies
White Chocolate Morsels or
Vanilla candy coating squares
Mini Chocolate Chips
Waxed Paper

DIRECTIONS
Melt the white chocolate in a double boiler or in the microwave. Place each cookie in the chocolate and coat both sides. Lift… [Continue Reading]

Mom’s Baked Ziti

Mom has made this Baked Ziti forever, or it feels like it anyways, and hopefully it will become one of your favorites!  Just looking at it makes me drool!  Enjoy!
INGREDIENTS

1 lb. lean ground beef
1 onion chopped
1/2 pound ziti
1 container (15 ounces) ricotta cheese (may use less if desired)
3 cups (12 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
3… [Continue Reading]

The Easiest and Best Beef Bourguignon EVER!

You’ve seen inspired handbags and clothing but what about gourmet food?  Oh, you better believe it’s out there! In fact, I had THE BEST chef inspired gourmet food line, Beverly Hills Kitchen, today with my family– Beef Bourguignon.  No, this country gal doesn’t have a clue how to pronounce it but that doesn’t matter because… [Continue Reading]

Carnation Famous Fudge – The Perfect Fudge

I have this little booklet full of recipes you can make using Carnation Evaporated Milk and what do you think my kids chose?  Yep, fudge.  Of course they would because even though the pear pie and quiche looked fabulous, their sweet tooth tells their brain to pick the fudge. So fudge it is.
Now I have,… [Continue Reading]

Easy Crock-Pot Tater Soup

The weather’s turning cooler, the leaves are falling, and the soups are cookin’. There’s something about tater soup that comforts me. Maybe because it’s tasty or maybe it’s because no matter how low we get on groceries, I always keep potatoes on hand and that means there will always be food on the table.
There… [Continue Reading]

5 Budget Friendly Breakfast Ideas

Breakfast truly is the most important meal of the day so please don’t skip out on it!  It’s what gives you that much needed boost to get going and last through the morning.  I know that everyone is still struggling due to the economy so here are a few budget friendly breakfast ideas to get… [Continue Reading]

3 Appetizing Party Food Recipes

I’m lousy at hosting parties. I’ve never been around that sort of thing so I’ve never been real sure of how to set things up. Thankfully I have a cousin who is good at it.  I figure there are plenty of other folks that are just as party challenged as I am and thought I’d… [Continue Reading]

Pumpkin Pudding Parfait

Fall marks the time of year where the cold keeps you in and the cooking begins. I love this time of year because it means soup, warm treats, and hot cocoa.
Everyone knows that Pumpkin pies are popular this time of year but what other cool treats have you made with Pumpkin? I was… [Continue Reading]