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Desserts, Pies

Vanilla Pudding Pie

What’s better than rich, thick and creamy vanilla pudding? Vanilla pudding pie!!! This dessert is so easy to prepare and best of all, you probably have all of the ingredients on hand. Although you can use 2% milk, I highly recommend whole milk for that extra bit of richness. If you don’t have vanilla paste […]

Soups

Carrot & Ginger Soup

It’s that time of year when I find myself yearning for a big bowl of hot soup to warm me up on a cold winter’s day. This easy to make recipe for a creamy, thick and tasty soup, hits the spot! And the nice thing is, you can make it your own by adding additional […]

Dinner, Main Dish - Beef

Round Steak with Mushrooms

My hubby recently went grocery shopping and picked up a package of round steak…thinking we’d have a nice, tender, juicy steak for dinner. As we know, round steak is far from juicy, and even farther from tender. Thus, I tend to shy away from round steak. As a matter of fact, I have very few […]

Canning, Side Dishes

Applesauce (Freezer)

My neighbor has an apple tree that produced a huge crop this year. So, she brought over a sack full. Now I am quite picky with what type of apples I use in baking, and I wasn’t sure what kind of apples these were. So, I thought, why not just make some applesauce? Years ago, […]

Cakes, Desserts

Chocolate Strawberry Layer Cake

This three layer, moist chocolate cake is filled with delicious strawberry buttercream frosting. That’s good in itself, but top that off with a layer of chocolate ganache and chocolate covered fresh strawberries for a real treat. This cake takes time to prepare, but it’s worth every minute. Enjoy!

Dinner, Main Dish - Pork

Grilled Baby Back Ribs

I usually oven bake my baby back ribs, but John wanted to try cooking them on the grill. So, I went online, to see how other folks grill their ribs…you know, what temperature, method, etc. Based on my findings, I came up with this method, using some of the steps that I use in my […]

Breads, Cakes, Desserts

Strawberry Bread

If you’re looking for a quick & easy treat that includes strawberries, look no further. This bread can be whipped up in just a few minutes without dragging out the mixer. It’s a moist, not too sweet bread, with a tasty strawberry glaze, that goes great with a cup of coffee or a tall glass […]

Cakes, Desserts

Spumoni Cake

I was thumbing through a church cookbook and came across this recipe, submitted by Clarice Gorton. Anyone that knows me, knows that I don’t favor cakes made from a mix…just my personal preference. However, occasionally, I’ll come across a recipe that intrigues me, as this one did. I tried it, we liked it, so here’s […]

Desserts, Pies

Buttermilk Pie

The first time I tasted buttermilk pie was on a trip to West Virginia. I was quite hesitant to try it as I’m not a fan of sour tasting milk, but, so as not to insult the hostess, I graciously accepted. Wow…one bite of that pie and I was sold! It’s a light, creamy pie […]

Sauces

Marinara Sauce

Whenever we have pasta, my family prefers a meat sauce. But sometimes, you need a classic, simple serving of marinara sauce. Whenever I make chicken or eggplant parmesan, I serve it with a side of spaghetti with this marinara sauce. If I have a small amount of sauce left, I freeze it in 4 ounce […]