Several years ago, I was watching Food Network and saw the yummiest looking burgers ever! We’ve used the recipe for several years but have adapted it so that we don’t need to make a dozen, nor do we have to buy anything special to make them. We like this recipe so much that steak sauce […] Read more…
{Simplify} Bulk Burritos/Enchiladas
In order to not be completely boring in what I cook at home, we do Mexican night every other week or so. While I’m okay with plain old taco’s, hubby likes a fancier flavor profile. Since I have to make all the fancy fixin’s to meet his taste, I try to make plenty of […] Read more…
Award-Winning Italian Sausage Orzo Soup
Award winning, you ask? Yep. I won a soup contest in a local magazine with this soup recipe. Ingredients: 1 lb bulk Italian Sausage, 1 c onion, chopped fine 1 Tblsp Garlic, minced 5 c. chicken broth 2 (15 oz) cans / 2 pts tomatoes, diced 2 tsp dried basil 1/2 tsp pepper 1/3 c […] Read more…
Fat Tuesday: How to Make Authentic Polish Paczki {Catholic Mothers Online}
Have you ever wanted to know how to make REAL paczki? I grew up in a Polish family and every year, my grandmother made hordes of Paczki. One day, my husband told me of how his friends would get up super early on Fat Tuesday to go the bakery and get Paczki’s. He proudly presented […] Read more…
Caramel Apple Crunch Recipe {and Giveaway!}
This was originally posted on another blog of mine (Happy Homemaker Reviews). I consolidated them to continue to simplify my life. – Jen (04.2012) *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ I love to entertain. I also love to try and eat healthier because frankly, I love to eat. I use a lot of whole wheat flour but have a LOT […] Read more…
Homemade Taco Seasoning {Recipe}
Last time my brother came over, we were talking about cooking and I mentioned that I made my own taco seasoning. I told him to check out my cookbook and then noticed it wasn’t in my recipe book! Which meant it wasn’t here either. I originally got this from savingdinner.com, but have modified it. Ingredients […] Read more…
{Recipe} Campfire Casserole — A Man’s Meal
Also known as ” the methane meal” out at man camp, I pre-prep the ingredients for this for my husband each year. This weekend is the big weekend. If your hubby goes away to hunting camp or anything send the fixin’s for this with him–his buddies will thank you. Maybe ;). Ingredients: 1/3 […] Read more…
Tropical Traditions – Shortening Substitution Test + Banana Nugget Cookie Recipe
This was originally posted on another blog of mine (Happy Homemaker Reviews). I consolidated them to continue to simplify my life. – Jen (04.2012) *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Last week, I mentioned that I would do a test of substituting Tropical Traditions Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil in place of shortening in my favorite cookie recipe. Well, it […] Read more…
{CLOSED} Review & Giveaway: Tropical Traditions Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil and Strawberry Muffin Recipe
This was originally posted on another blog of mine (Happy Homemaker Reviews). I consolidated them to continue to simplify my life. – Jen (04.2012) *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Tropical Traditions bills themselves as America’s Source for Coconut Oil. And truly, they are. Not only do they sell coconut oil for eating, but they have also found use for […] Read more…
Recipe: Golden Puffs
This original recipe came from the Betty Crocker Cookbook. I discovered it as a child and I usually try to make them during apple cider season. It’s a little late now, but they are wonderful freshly made. Mmmm…. Ingredients: 2 c. flour 1/4 c. sugar 3 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. nutmeg […] Read more…