This simple way to make a white gravy has been around for ages. You don’t need much to whip up a batch and it’s a nice topping for all sorts of savory dishes. In a pinch, it makes a filling breakfast served over toast or biscuits. For more simple recipes for homemade mixes and convenience […]
Continue readingThis is a very old recipe. Believe it or not, it has been around for over 50 years. It goes together quickly and makes a great one pot meal. It’s a good way to use leftover mashed potatoes. It’s similar to shepherds pie, but we tend to like this version better. If you haven’t tried […]
Continue readingGrocery prices have been going up and up over the past few years and there is no end in sight. I don’t know about you, but we’re spending a much bigger chunk of our budget on food these days. That means I’m making every penny count and doing my best to make smart purchases. Today […]
Continue readingAre you looking for something quick and easy to fix for dinner? I’ve got you covered. We love this recipe. The chicken is delicious for dinner, but also makes for great leftovers. You can also do the same thing with thin pork chops. Just as tasty and easy to make. 3 pounds chicken legs &/OR […]
Continue readingBacon used to be a cheap breakfast meat, but no more. Over the past few years, it has gone up quite a bit in price. Of course I’m still bacon, because …. well, it’s bacon and it tastes amazing. I don’t think it needs any more explaining than that. We’re still eating bacon regularly, but […]
Continue readingI was getting ready to make a batch of biscuits last night to go with the Chicken Chili I had cooking in the slow cooker. I thought I still had some buttermilk leftover from making cornbread and buttermilk pancakes this past weekend, but apparently it was all gone. Instead I grabbed a little regular milk […]
Continue readingThe recipe I am looking for was a chocolate gravy my grandmother used to make in a skillet on top of the stove. I know it had cocoa and sugar in it and it tasted like warm chocolate pudding. It was made kind of like a milk gravy. Thank you, Mary From The Hillbilly Housewife I […]
Continue readingIs there anything better than a nice bowl of soup on a cold day? Actually there is…. if you can just pull it from the freezer and heat it up. I often make a double batch of this and freeze half of it for a quick lunch and dinner later on in the month. We love […]
Continue readingCreamed chicken is such an easy and versatile dish (as you’ll see in a minute). It’s a staple around here. I serve it plain over noodles, rice or toast. If you have some leftover veggies sitting in the fridge, add them to the mix toward the end. Or use one of the 7 variations of […]
Continue readingThis soup is so perfect on a cold and rainy day like today. I love the hearty flavor and between the sausage and the beans it’s a filling meal. Just add some biscuits or a slice of homemade bread. The recipe is great for using up leftover beans. In fact, I make sure I have […]
Continue readingWe had one of my favorite simple dinners last night. I roasted a chicken and made a loaf of homemade bread. I got the last of the lettuce from the garden and dinner was done. And it was delicious. There’s just something about adding warm bread fresh from the oven to make any meal special. […]
Continue readingThanks so much for your well wishes, good thoughts and prayers. Things are starting to look up and I’m read to rule out the flu. I think our daughter just has a bad cold and my shoulder is starting to feel better thanks to some rest yesterday. Today we start the week busier than ever. […]
Continue readingWinter is here and that means we’re eating a lot of soup. There’s just nothing better than coming home to a nice warm pot of soup. Just whip up some biscuits to go with it, make some toast, or dust of the bread maker and start some bread when you’re starting the soup in your […]
Continue readingIf you want to throw together the perfect meal, you need to make sure that you keep all of your casserole pantry staples on hand. Here is a list that you can print to check your inventory against. By keeping these casserole ingredients on hand, you will be able to create a beautiful meal in […]
Continue readingMy mom used to make a soup similar to this (without the spinach) but I never got around to getting her recipe. Instead I browsed through a few different online recipes and came up with this version which we love. I serve this with some homemade biscuits or a slice of sourdough bread fresh from […]
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