Year: 2013

Turkey Roll-Ups

Turkey Roll-Ups

I was making these turkey roll ups for my kids’ lunch the other day (yes…I send my kids off to school with gourmet looking sandwiches that take no more time to prepare than your standard peanut butter and jelly)!! Anyway, as I was making them, […]

Easter Dinner 2013 – Prep Time!

Easter Dinner 2013 – Prep Time!

It is Saturday morning and time to get busy. Easter Sunday there is Sunday School, Church and the Egg Hunt so I’ll be gone from 9-1 which won’t leave a ton of prep time then. Plus, once all the family arrives, I don’t want to […]

Best Ever Scalloped Potatoes

Best Ever Scalloped Potatoes

This is a traditional side dish my brother and I do every Christmas. They truly are the best ever scalloped potatoes!! They are a bit time intensive but worth every second it takes to make all those slices and layers. I’ve made these for 80 […]

Easter Dinner 2013 – Update and Shopping List

Easter Dinner 2013 – Update and Shopping List

I had a few minutes today between my 1,001 projects going on and decided I ought to make my shopping list for the Easter Dinner (just 2 days away). Our guest list has been updated to 11 so I’ll adjust quantities accordingly. If you missed the […]

Freezing Spaghetti Sauce

A friend of mine reminded me about a tip I gave her and recommend I share it with you. When you make homemade spaghetti sauce, don’t just make enough for one meal. Since you are taking the time to use fresh ingredients and make your […]

Grilled Pork Chops with Brown Sugar Glaze

Grilled Pork Chops with Brown Sugar Glaze

I’m always looking for new ways to cook food for my family that everyone will enjoy. When the kids were younger, plain meat seemed to work, but it was boring for my husband and I. Now that they are older and have a slightly more […]

Mashed Potatoes without lumps – the perfect tool

Mashed Potatoes without lumps – the perfect tool

Sounds impossible, right? How can you make mashed potatoes without mashing them? And if you don’t peel the potatoes, won’t they be lumpy? Well, if you have problems always making your potatoes smooth and creamy, maybe investing a few bucks in one of these potato […]