Rosemary Focaccia Bread is Kneadlessly Simple

Bread; it’s what brings our family together when the fresh baked smells are filling the air on a Sunday afternoon. It’s what completes our meal.
Bread baking can be quite the task, but it doesn’t have to be and that’s where Kneadlessly Simple comes in.  It’s a tasty cookbook of no-knead bread recipes; recipes that are… [Continue Reading]

Fried Tater, Squash, and Okra Mix

HA HA. I have no clue what to call this but I know there are folks out there who have eaten this and if you haven’t, you’re missing out on a delicious vegetable meal! We were given a whole bunch of fresh okra and squash and I mean a whole bunch and I knew… [Continue Reading]

Breaded Boneless Pork Chops

Another meal here on the ranch, only 5 more days to go.  I NEVER cook pork chops or chicken for cowboys.  We get our beef furnished with our job so I might as well use that right?  But I needed a break from beef and decided to cook pork chops. Now of course, I had… [Continue Reading]

Pork Roast with Apples and Pears

A fantastic way to use up leftover crockpot pork roast! Simple, tasty and sure to warm up any tummy that’s thinking, “Come on already…isn’t winter over yet? It’s time to move onto pasta salads and grilled chicken!!!”
Ingredients

1 lb leftover pork roast
1 granny smith apple
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup apple juice
1/4 cup syrup or… [Continue Reading]

Homemade Organic Ragu Italiano Spaghetti

Please welcome my guest poster Amanda!
I LOVE spaghetti! I seriously could eat it every other night! Here is my favorite way to make it fresh and organically! This recipe is for a family of 11, so adjust to your family size.
INGREDIENTS

2 16oz boxes of Spaghetti Noodles
2# Natural Beef
Dash Italian Seasonings
Stock Pan
Wok Pan
Food Processor
Parmesan Cheese

Boil… [Continue Reading]

Shrimp and Pasta with Wisconsin Parmesan Cheese

I know first hand how some people tend to react to shrimp and cheese but there are some tasty dishes out there including this one with one of my favorites types of cheese, Parmesan.
INGREDIENTS:

1 pound large raw shrimp, shelled and deveined
1/4 cup olive oil, divided
1-1/2 cups onions, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (16 ounces)… [Continue Reading]

Gluten Free White Bread for Bread Machines

Many requests have been made to add gluten free recipes here and while I don’t do that sort of cooking, I am happy to oblige and bring you the first of many.  Since I’m a bread junkie, I found this one for your eating pleasure.
This recipe is done in a bread machine but I’d imagine… [Continue Reading]

Tomato-Saffron Risotto Milanese

Guest Post by Nan Slaughter of Pots and Pins
There is a definite chill in the air, and I’m not just talking about the mister opening his checkbook either! Winter is upon us up here in the Great Northwest…no snow yet but when the temperature dips below our average (50 degrees) it’s time to break… [Continue Reading]

Basil Garlic Pasta with Meaty Sauce

INGREDIENTS

3 garlic cloves, crushed and minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 cups semolina flour (can use all-purpose flour – will taste slightly different)
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 large eggs
1/4 cup finely chopped basil
1 to 2 tablespoons water, if needed

STEPS

* In a small skillet, cook garlic in oil over low heat, stirring constantly for one minute.
* If using… [Continue Reading]

Tomato and Cucumber Salad

I’m not quite sure why it’s not called a Tomato, Onion, & Cucumber Salad considering onions are in it too but, nevertheless, it’s a favorite around here and an easy to one to make!
Per my mother’s advice, I used a mason jar to give it “the look”.  Of course I was unable to find a… [Continue Reading]

Rachel Ray and EVOO

Okay, raise your hands if you’re a Rachel Ray fan……**raising mine**.  Sometimes she can be a little annoying but I think she’s great and she has super easy recipes and almost always uses ingredients that I can get my hands on.  She has some funny little sayings like, “Yummo!” and “Add a little EVOO”.  For… [Continue Reading]