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BBQ Ribs

These old-fashioned barbecue ribs made with homemade sauce are hard to beat.

Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. My daughter’s birthday is coming up and one of her favorite meals is bbq ribs with fries and coleslaw. With that in mind, I thought it […]

Basic Pot Roast Recipe

Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. Is there anything better than the smell of a pot roast cooking on the stove on a cold winter day? I pulled this recipe out from […]

Cucumber Salad With Cottage Cheese

A simple summer salad, or a filling, healthy lunch of sliced cucumbers, cottage cheese, herbs and spices. Healthy and delicious.

Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. Since I started cutting out wheat and eating fewer carbs to lose weight, I had to come up with some new lunches and side dishes. Two […]

Gluten Free Sesame Chicken

Who knew making Sesame Chicken was this easy. We like this better than takeout.

Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. I’ve been on a quest for the perfect gluten free sesame chicken recipe. My husband had been suffering from migraines for years. We’ve finally figured out […]

Irish Brisket Crockpot Meal

A simple way to fix a traditional corned beef and cabbage dish in your slowcooker. Perfect for St. Patrick's Day

Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. This is a traditional good luck meal that is served on St. Patrick’s Day. This version of an old favorite makes quick work of a delicious […]

Plain Cornbread

Here's simple cornbread recipe you can make from scratch. As frugal as it is good and perfect with chili, soup or stew.

Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. Cornbread is a staple around here. It comes together quickly and goes perfect with chili, soup or stew. And of course you need a cornbread when […]

Crisp Meringue Cookies

All it takes is 3 ingredients and a little patience to make these delicious,

Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. I’m looking for a recipe for Meringue cookie. My mother used to make these and I loved them so much. Hers were light and did not […]

Old Fashioned Snickerdoodles

These old-fashioned snicker-doodle cookies are my daughter's favorite.

Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. 1/2 cup margarine (1 stick) 3/4 cup sugar 1 medium egg 1 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1-2/3 cups flour 2 tablespoons white sugar […]

Curried Chicken

Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. Here’s a fresh take on leftover chicken. We love roasting whole chickens or putting a large batch of chicken on the grill. Either way we usually […]

Magic Milk Shakes

Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. I love this recipe because it makes very rich milk shakes without any ice cream. I don’t always have ice cream in the house because the […]

Beginner’s Bread

Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. 3 cups of white or whole wheat flour, or 1-1/2 cups of each (plus a little extra flour for kneading) 1 teaspoon salt 1 packet, […]

Sweet Pickled Cauliflower Recipe

We love this sweet and tangy pickled cauliflower. Perfect for sandwiches, snacking or to perk up a boring salad.

Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. Cauliflower is coming into season and a simple way to preserve it is to pickle it. We like sweet pickled cauliflower as a quick side to […]

Beef & Mushroom Stroganoff

A simple beef stroganoff dish made with ground beef, mushrooms and sour cream or yogurt. Perfect for busy weeknights.

Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. Creamy beef stroganoff is always a favorite around here. This recipe is made with ground beef, making it a frugal dinner option. You don’t need a […]

Rhubarb Cake Recipe

Here's my recipe for an old-fashioned German Rhubarb cake. Always a big hit around here with a cup of coffee.

Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. I am looking for a cake that my mother used to make. It was a little like apfel kuchen (apple cake) but it had rubarb on […]

Blender Hollandaise Sauce

This rich sauce comes together beautifully in the blender. If you've never made homemade hollandaise sauce, do yourself a favor and give this a try.

Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. Sauce Hollandaise is such a rich creamy sauce that’s perfect served over fresh asparagus or broccoli. And of course it’s an integral part of Eggs Benedict. […]

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