Houdini Chicken is a revelation I wish I’d known about 30 years ago. I was a time-starved working mom with hungry kids to feed. Better late than never, though, right? My brother passed along this straightforward recipe to me recently. He and his wife are both retired empty nesters. They are no longer rushing around…
7 Fast Fantastic Meals You Can Have On The Dinner Table In Under An Hour
Yes! Fast, fantastic meals are possible, folks. Mealtime rolls around with alarming regularity. How often has 5:00 sneaked up on you and found you scratching your head!? Here’s a collection of delicious meals that give an entirely new meaning to “flash in a pan” or “fast food!” There’s nothing fancy here, you don’t need exotic…
How To Serve Sour Cream Raisin Pie Two Delicious Ways
Sour cream raisin pie. Today I’m letting you in on an old secret recipe. Just how old is anyone’s guess, but if you mention it to anyone who has had the joy of tasting it, they will probably tell you it’s a favorite. My friend Beth loves sour cream raisin pie, so I started baking…
Here’s How To Make The Easter Bunny’s Favorite Carrots
Dilled carrots are the perfect side dish for your Easter dinner! They’re a “big dill”! Why? Because they’re delicious, beautiful, and good for you! You might even call them triple crown carrots! When I was a young mom, like all good moms everywhere, I wanted my little family to eat more vegetables. I didn’t want…
No-Hassle Hasselback Potatoes Are So Crispy And Insanely Good
Hasselback potatoes are showy, impressive, and look like you slaved over them for hours. They are crispy and buttery on the outside and creamily delicious on the inside. In a potato pageant, they’d be a 10. April Fool! They take only a few minutes to prep and the oven does most of the work! You…
Fabulous Salmon That’s On The Table In Twenty Minutes
Salmon tastes super good, and it’s also a superfood. It’s hard to find anything more delicious, healthier, or more nutritious than salmon! And, it’s quick enough to make it on even the busiest weeknight! Salmon has zero carbs, plus it’s a protein powerhouse! In fact, just 4 ounces provides almost 22 grams of protein. This…
A Luscious Lemon Meringue Pie Is Definitely Worth The Effort
Lemon meringue pie is a crowd-pleaser, no doubt about it. In this world, there are two kinds of people. There are chocolate lovers, and there are lemon lovers. Chocolate lovers can easily get a fix at the check-out of any grocery store. It may not be Norman Love, but it can do in a pinch….
This Meatloaf Tastes Too Good To Be Made In A Microwave
Years ago, I asked our soon-to-be-son-in-law Nate if he liked meatloaf. He said, “yeah, I really like his music.” Except I was telling him what we were having for dinner. Later on, he told me he never did like meatloaf until he tasted mine. Meatloaf did have some big hits, but all meatloaf isn’t created…
How To Make The Chewiest Peanut Butter Cookies Ever
Last week, I began a pursuit of peanut butter cookie perfection. Peanut butter cookies are Papa’s favorite. That was my inspiration. I need to remember everyone has their own idea about what makes a cookie perfect. But for me, it’s a cookie with thin, crisp edges and a chewy heart that bends, not breaks, when…
Make Peach Jam Any Day Of The Year With This Recipe
Peach season peaks in mid to late summer. No one would argue fresh peach jam is a little bit of heaven. But who wants to wait six months? Beautiful, flawless unsweetened peach slices can be found in the frozen food aisle of your local grocery store right this minute. Picked at their peak and frozen…