Peaches ‘N’ Cream Delight

Are you looking for that creamy, dreamy dessert that makes use of gorgeous summer fruit and keeps everyone coming back for more?? We thought so. While people go nuts for fresh berries or rhubarb, our favorite summer fruit to stock up on (and make sure it lasts us through winter!) are peaches. Whether we use … Read more

Old-Fashioned Potato Candy

Many of us are accustomed to seeing this rolled candy around Christmas, but if you’re not, we get that it might seem a little odd. Potatoes? In candy? We know. But we promise it works.The potato acts as a binder in the dough and the end result tastes nothing at all like potatoes. It’s just … Read more

Creamy Garlic Mushroom Sauce

It’s been so long since I last posted a recipe myself. Babies and motherhood have been keeping me busy. Happy, but busy. However, as Dave and Hauke both hate mushrooms and won’t even eat one, let alone post a recipe about them, I can’t let it go any longer without these creamy garlic mushrooms seeing … Read more

Pepped-Up Boxed Cornbread

We love corn muffins, but we don’t always have time to make them from scratch. A boxed mix is an easy way for us to have corn muffins at any time. So we like to keep a couple boxes in our pantry ready to go at a moment’s notice. What’s even more fun about corn … Read more

Easy Christmas Cake

This cake is a rich, dark, moist fruit cake, very flavorful at Christmas. Try icing with almond paste for a more festive touch. This recipe is started in October or November so as to let it mellow before the holidays.I remember very well my mother storing her fruit cake in an old butter churn that … Read more

Sloppy Joe Tater Tot Casserole

Sloppy Joes and Tater Tots are the stuff childhood food memories are made of. And when they’re united in one cheesy, sinfully delicious casserole? Well, that’s the stuff dreams are made of. This quick bake is comforting and convenient and it’s just the kind of thing we like to make when we want a meal … Read more

Crock Pot Candy

I absolutely love this recipe! As a person who works full time and is always making something for bake sales for my daughter’s school, it is extremely easy to make and tasty. I have a rather small crockpot and this is a generous recipe, but it will still work if you stir it about midway … Read more

Crockpot Christmas Crack

Have you ever dreamed of being one of those people who hands out homemade candy at Christmas, but secretly loathe those with that much time on their hands during the holidays? Well my friend, this recipe is for you. I’ve been making cookies, candies, treats and tasty things at Christmas time for two decades (sheesh … Read more

Smothered Hamburger Steak

“An easy-to-make classic featuring tasty hamburger ‘steaks’ smothered in gravy and onions. Traditionally served with hot white rice or potatoes, it’s a great way to dress up a pound of ground beef and you probably have all the ingredients on hand!” As a child, even when I was outside playing I knew when we were … Read more

Best-Ever Pepper Steak

It’s a wonderful meal for a weeknight or anytime. I cooked it overnight, refrigerated it and then reheated it. It was served for a small gathering of friends and everyone really enjoyed it. The broth added enough sodium for my taste so I left out the extra salt. There was no need to add cornstarch … Read more