Chicken noodle soup is, without a doubt, the most classic comfort food ever invented. It tastes like love. And, I’m certain we’re all in need of a little comforting these days. Here in Nebraska, it was over 80 degrees two weeks ago and this evening, tiny, icy snowflakes are dancing in the frigid air. We…
Recipes
Sausage And Potatoes Combine In This Comforting Casserole
Potatoes and sausage are a cozy combination. As the days grow shorter and the evenings get chillier, our eating patterns begin to change. Soups and casseroles are traditional cool-weather dishes. This combo is quick to put together and nothing needs to be defrosted! That makes it an easy weeknight option in our mealtime rotation. At…
How To Make San Francisco Style Sourdough Bread
Sourdough bread is nearly addictive. It has a unique crisp crust and a chewy interior. It makes amazing toast or grilled sandwiches. Not all restaurants offer sourdough bread as an option but when they do, consider yourself lucky. Always choose sourdough! Here’s The Scoop On The Fascinating History Of Sourdough Bread Bread has been a…
How To Make Your Own Herman Sourdough Starter
Want to make sourdough bread but don’t have any sourdough starter? No worries, it’s easy to make your own in a two quart glass or plastic container. Healthy Sourdough Starter Is Easy To Make At Home Sourdough starter can be made from just flour and milk or even mashed potatoes that are left to sit…
How To Make Instant Pot Hot German Potato Salad
Hot German Potato Salad. It’s so good! I really should make it more often. My German-to-the-core husband has a motto, “I’ve never met a potato I didn’t like.” And, this is one he really likes! This salad/side dish is simply delicious, full of crispy bacon and sweet caramelized onion. It swims in a thick, tangy,…
Tender Beef Short Ribs In Less Than One Hour
To be honest, I had never made beef short ribs in my fifty years of cooking. In fact, I’d never even thought about beef short ribs. Not once. My loss. My brother (and fellow foodie) Stan recently retired from a long career in the airlines. Looking back, he wistfully recalled beef short ribs as one…
Overnight Lasagna Easy To Make And A Winner Every Time
Lasagna. Is there anyone out there who doesn’t love layers and layers of tender broad noodles, delicious meaty sauce, and oodles of cheese? I haven’t found one yet. When I first started making lasagna, the part I hated was boiling the big, slippery noodles and having another messy pot to wash. So I just didn’t…
Slow Cooked Green Beans Tender Healthy And Delicious
Slow-cooked green beans may sound a little strange today since we commonly steam vegetables just to the point of crisp-tender. But seriously, try it! Green beans made with this super-healthy, Greek-inspired recipe have tons of flavor that will all melt together in your happy mouth. There are many health benefits of a Mediterranean-style diet. It’s…
Surprise These Pork And Beans Muffins Will Amaze You
Pork and beans muffins? The first time I heard about bread made from pork and beans I thought yuck! Surely someone was kidding. It sounded awful. Then, I remembered hearing years ago about a fabulous cake baked with tomato soup and a chocolate cake made with mayonnaise. Well, I thought, anything can surprise you in…
Yummy Barbecue Beans With Bacon And Brown Sugar
Barbecue beans and cookouts. They’re just a natural fit. Whether you’re grilling steaks or hotdogs, baked beans pair well. This semi-homemade barbecue bean recipe begins with my favorite classic pork and beans from Van Camps. These awesome beans have definitely stood the test of time. The Van Camps brand has been on America’s grocery shelves…