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…
Pumpkin Spice Scooter Pies With Bourbon Cream Cheese Filling
Scooter pies were a big deal when my girls were in grade school. Back then, they were always chocolate with a creamy, marshmallowy filling. We used to put them in sandwich bags one at a time. They were a favorite treat to take to 4-H or Brownie meetings. We are officially at the peak of…
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…
Best Ever Pumpkin Cake With Bourbon Cream Cheese Frosting
Orange You Excited It’s October And Pumpkin Cake Time It’s pumpkin cake time! And I’m excited! I have a ridiculous fondness for pumpkins in every shape, size, and color. To be honest, it borders on is an obsession. (What’s more, I find puns irresistible!) I love baby boo pumpkins, warty pumpkins, flat pumpkins, white pumpkins,…
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…
Sweet Corn Salad With Red Wine Vinaigrette
I hope you try this sweet corn salad recipe! Sweet corn is a wonderful gift of summer. The season is fleeting and we enjoy it to the limit. While it’s abundant we eat it nearly every night. Most of the time we eat it plain. As for me, I don’t even add salt or butter….
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…