Lemony Sweet Stained Glass Cookies

Shaina is the home cook and wannabe photographer behind Food for My Family, where she shares recipes, tips, opinions and her philosophy on food as she wades through the process of feeding her family, her friends and anyone else who will let her, all while juggling four kids and running a business.

I love baking Christmas… [Continue Reading]

French Apple Pie

Guest post from Candi: I’m a stay at home mommy to 3 children.  I went from a full time career as a Credit Analyst to a full time career as “Hiney-wiping-nose-cleaning-mommy-referee”.  I love cooking, baking and tweaking recipes for my picky eater (my hubby!)  I love to save money and I’m always looking for a… [Continue Reading]

Taste of Home Talks Casseroles and Includes My Shrimp Stroganoff Dish!

Remember my Shrimp Stroganoff Casserole? Well, it’s in the April issue of Taste of Home! I found out a while back that it was going to be in there and was so excited! I was told it had been made in several of the Taste of Home testing kitchens and they were giving… [Continue Reading]

Fiery Chocolate Pie

By Mary into January’s Food Challenge
INGREDIENTS

2 tablespoons flour
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 ½ cups milk
3 ounces unsweetened chocolate
3 egg yolks, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon butter
1 ½ teaspoons hot sauce
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 9-inch Cornflake Pie Crust
Sweetened Whipped Cream

DIRECTIONS
Pie Filling
Mix flour, cornstarch, sugar, salt and cinnamon in a heavy saucepan and slowly stir in… [Continue Reading]

Thalia in New York City

I was in NYC the last few days and had the chance to eat at a much fancier restaurant, that is normally available to me, called Thalia.
Now many of you have probably eaten at places like this many times but I have not so even ordering the food was an issue for me.  I didn’t… [Continue Reading]

Ol’ Fashion Peach n Cherry Pie

Do you ever crave a good ol’ fashion pie?  I do and this is one of our faves!  If you have never had a Peach & Cherry pie, you don’t know what you are missing folks.  This is a cowboy fave as most pies are……oh, and I love pie plates…*ahem*
INGREDIENTS:

2 Large ripe peaches, peeled and… [Continue Reading]

Shortbread Cookies

Guest post by Furry Kitchen
INGREDIENTS:

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 egg yolk
1 cup icing sugar
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp salt

DIRECTIONS:
* Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
* Cream together the butter and egg yolk.
* Add the icing sugar and beat until smooth.
* Mix the flour and salt together, then add it in three batches to the… [Continue Reading]

Chocolate Sheet Cake

This is my grandmother’s recipe and I am proud to share it with you.  I make this all the time and you can actually do variations of this with pineapple, strawberry, etc.  It’s super good and is a cross between a cake and brownie.  Enjoy!
INGREDIENTS:
Cake Ingredients

1 stick butter
1/2 c. shortening
1 c. water
4 TBLS cocoa
2 c…. [Continue Reading]

The Best Oatmeal Cake Ever

This oatmeal cake is the best ever and this is coming from someone who not a big fan of oatmeal.  Not only that, it is very popular among the men.  This was something that I cooked for the cowboys and they would tell my husband how much they enjoyed the dessert.  I personally think it… [Continue Reading]

Buckeye Balls

Hmmm, I hope you’re not thinking what I think your thinking!…LOL.  A great sweet to eat this is.  Easy to–the kiddos would enjoy this!
INGREDIENTS:

1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted
3 1/2 cups powedered sugar
2 cups creamy peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups (2 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
1 tablespoon solid vegatable shortening (optional)

DIRECTIONS:
Combine the melted butter, powedered… [Continue Reading]

Dutch Oven Recipe Fruit Cobbler Delight

I’ve received a number of requests for dutch oven recipes and since I have some experience with that, I thought I would share one with you today. You can use your dutch oven in the home as well. Just bake it at 350′ until done.
INGREDIENTS:

1 (30 oz.) can fruit cocktail… [Continue Reading]

Easy Key Lime Pie

Make this super easy & cool Key Lime Pie for summer and let it melt in your mouth!  This recipe actually calls for 6 miniature graham cracker pie shells but since I didn’t have those, I just used a regular single graham cracker shell.  It worked out the same so no biggie.
INGREDIENTS:

2 Key Limes
1 (8-ounce)… [Continue Reading]

5-Minute Chocolate Trifle

This Chocolate Trifle is to die for!!!  SOOOOOOO, delicious and such an easy recipe!  5 minutes with 5-ingredients!
INGREDIENTS:

1/2 store-bought chocolate cake
1/2 cup Kahlua (or any strong coffee)
2-3 (4-pack) packages snack size chocolate pudding
1 (12-ounce) carton frozen whipped topping, thawed
1/2 (8-ounce) package Heath toffee bits

DIRECTIONS:
Break cake into chunks, and layer 1/2 into a trifle dish.  Pour… [Continue Reading]