Homemade Pretzels
We had friends over for a German beer & cheese tasting the other night. It seemed fitting to have a bowl of pretzels on hand for those in between bites, along with a tray of sliced fruits. Except, I didn't know nothing 'bout birthin' no pretzels. So, I went over to Mizz Francie's and grabbed her Homemade Pretzels recipe. (I don't know WHY I've slipped into Gone With The Wind, when I started... More...
By Jill | 3 comments | Full Recipe...Apple Pear and Cranberry Crisp
This is a very good dessert to throw together, especially with apples and pears being on sale right now. The recipe makes a big batch, but once you've shared it with your babysitter and your friends, it only lasts about 36 hours in the frig. Sigh. Oh the memories. I pretty much followed Ina Garten's Pear, Apple and Cranberry Crisp recipe. Naturally, I was missing an ingredient or two, so improvised. ... More...
By Jill | 3 comments | Full Recipe...Champion Cookie Truffles
Of all the sweet treats I take time to make, these cookie truffles are probably my most favorite recipe. They are sweet without being too rich. The chocolate coating has a snap, while the inside has a soft, smooth, creamy texture. It takes 5, count'em 5, ingredients to put them together. They're also pretty and make me look like a super star at parties! Last week, I wrote about making Cake... More...
By Jill | 15 comments | Full Recipe...Cake Balls the New Candy Truffle
Ever since I read about Cake Balls in Wednesday's paper, I couldn't WAIT to make them and share with you! Cake Balls are the New Candy Truffle. They are a rich treat that should be served at all baby showers, wedding parties, and of course, the holiday parties ahead of us. They are made by combining crumbled baked cake with frosting, scooping the mixture into balls, and dipping them in melted... More...
By Jill | 39 comments | Full Recipe...Roasted Shrimp, Orzo and Feta Salad
The first time I enjoyed this salad I couldn't believe how wonderful it tasted. It's fresh, crunchy, has lots of flavors without be overpowering anywhere (not even the shrimp) and it's very filling. It doesn't take much to get full. The recipe I'm sharing here is a combination of what I have eaten from the nearest foodie mart deli (79 miles away) and Barefoot Contessa's Roasted Shrimp and Orzo.... More...
By Jill | 1 comment | Full Recipe...Simple Orange Cake
This Simple Orange Cake should be called EVIL ORANGE CAKE. I HIGHLY recommend you bake it, eat one slice, then RUN AS FAST AS YOU CAN to your neighbor's house and give it to them! DO NOT KEEP IT OUT ON YOUR COUNTER! YOU'LL EAT IT! Of course, not all in one bite, nohoho, no. Every time you walk past it, you'll pinch off a bite, or two. And before know it, half the cake is MISSING !!! This is a... More...
By Jill | 13 comments | Full Recipe...Fresh Peach Cobbler
I cannot get enough of the fresh goodness that grows on Jarvis Farm. A couple of days ago, I went back out and experienced the fun of pulling ripe peaches right off the tree. AGAIN, we had a BLAST! The kids totally grooved on the hunt for the biggest and best peaches they could pick. It didn't take us long to fill our buckets. While I was there, I picked up a few more bags of their Honey Roasted... More...
By Jill | 1 comment | Full Recipe...King Ranch Chicken Casserole Recipe
This is the MOTHER of all recipes ever posted on Simple Daily Recipes. Anyone who's been around here long enough, knows I don't cook meals that call for too many steps. In fact, I'm pretty sure the only other extensive recipe I've ever posted was Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas. Even though this recipe has a lot of steps compared to my usual recipe format- Folks, believe me when I tell you, it's ALL... More...
By Jill | 21 comments | Full Recipe...Simple Pinto Bean Soup
This is as simple and delicious as bean soup can get, next to opening a can. Don't make me open up the can! Don't be fooled by the simplicity of this recipe. It's loaded with good flavor and very filling. It's was created from NOT having enough leftover cooked pinto beans, but LOTS of bean broth. HERE'S ALL I DID I mashed 1 1/2 cups of cooked pinto beans, very well. Then added enough bean broth... More...
By Jill | 0 comments | Full Recipe...Fresh Beef Chili
With all these cold, blustery days, a hardy pot of chili sounded good to eat over the weekend. My friend, Anne, brought over fresh, ground beef that was grown right here in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Thanks Anne, now we know the difference between locally grown and store bought beef. That beautiful, moist cornbread muffin in the middle of the bowl was the perfect bread for this chili. HERE'S ALL... More...
By Jill | 1 comment | Full Recipe...Frozen Cranberry Dessert
The first time we tried this dessert was at a pot luck holiday party. The best thing about pot lucks is there's always something new to try. For the adventurous types, this is a lot of fun. For picky eaters, it's spells an evening of loading up on chips. For those with highly trained taste buds, they get to play food critic to a buffet line. See? Pot... More...
By Jill | 0 comments | Full Recipe...Simple and Delicious Pumpkin Cookies
Every Thanksgiving holiday, it's my responsibility to bake the pumpkin pie and sweet potatoes. I have never dared to alter these traditional dishes. Certain flavors run too deep in our memories, to change them would only upset the harmony. Not to mention, my family would totally rag on me for 'fixin' somethin' that ain't broke!' However, with all the blogging going on and trying to keep it fresh,... More...
By Jill | 5 comments | Full Recipe...
