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...Potato Cakes, Take One
My friend, Ben over at What's Cooking? got my mouth watering for potato cakes last week. We share the same puzzle to figure out how his Mom and my Memaw made potato cakes. I don't recall watching Memaw make them, but I sure remember eating them. They were crunchy from being fried. They had bits of finely chopped onion throughout, and they were thick. At least 3/4 inch thick. Now, I know... More...
By Jill | 4 comments | Full Recipe...Pumpkin Muffins
. There's more to bake with pumpkin puree than just pumpkin pie. Oh, you knew this already? Yeah, but have you tried doing anything with pumpkin puree besides pie? Up until that experimental batch of Pumpkin cookies, me neither. Yesterday, I baked up a double batch of Pumpkin Cookies to give away to friends and family. I had just over a cup of pumpkin puree left in the... More...
By Jill | 1 comment | Full Recipe...Chicken Stock
You hear it all the time on those cooking shows. "Use homemade broth or stock! But if you don't have it, store bought is good, too." Do you know the difference between broth and stock? Broth comes from the meat boiled in seasoned water. Stock comes from the bones boiled in seasoned water. And yes, there IS a difference is flavors and richness. Broth is mildly flavored. Stock is rich with... More...
By Jill | 5 comments | Full Recipe...How To Blanch Broccoli And Other Vegetables
There's a new way to cook vegetables ahead of time without having mushy vegetables for dinner. Okay, it's not really new, but it's new for me and maybe, for you. Blanching vegetables is a cook ahead technique that's good for broccoli, cauliflower, spinach, green beans, and asparagus. HERE'S ALL IT TAKES Heat a large pot of salted water to a boil. In a large bowl, fill with half ice and water. Cut... More...
By Jill | 8 comments | Full Recipe...Sundays Brunch: Quiche
Last night, we had our first McKeever Christmas party in the new house. It was a GREAT Pot Luck bash! I prepared a cheese & fruit tray, baked a ham, dinner rolls and made the largest serving of mashed potatoes I have ever mashed. Our friends brought salads, veggies, and desserts. So this morning, I woke to a frig full of leftovers. (That's not a complaint. ... More...
By Jill | 0 comments | Full Recipe...Roasted Chicken with Garlic
I roasted chicken the other day. This time, I seasoned it differently and the kids gobbled up their dinner faster than I could sit down. Why is it that it takes 30 minutes to an hour to prepare dinner, but it only takes 5 minutes to finish the meal. Somethin' just ain't right. HERE'S WHAT I DID FOR DINNER 4 chicken breasts with skin and bones season salt pepper 4 large garlic cloves, halved Preheat... More...
By Jill | 0 comments | Full Recipe...Pizza Pasta
That's the name Max gave this dinner, Pizza Pasta. So okay, that's what we'll call it. Last night, the kids and I were in the mood for pizza but we didn't a pizza crust on hand. So, Max got the idea to use macaroni. HERE'S WHAT MAX & I PUT TOGETHER 2 cups of macaroni noodles 1 jar of your favorite spaghetti sauce 1 package of pepperoni slices 1/2 cup... More...
By Jill | 3 comments | Full Recipe...Creamy Potato Soup
This is the BEST POTATO SOUP I have ever made. Traditionally, I use bacon and the drippings in the recipe, but this time I left it out. I made this soup because both my kiddos are under the weather. Something creamy, warm, and simple, full of nutrition but not heavy on the tummy was just what my family needed. What kid doesn't like mashed potatoes? I asked myself. ... More...
By Jill | 2 comments | Full Recipe...Classic and Simple Sloppy Joes
The kiddos love this quick, delicious Sloppy Joes recipe. It has all the classic flavors that we grew up craving. HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED FOR SLOPPY JOES 3 cups precooked ground beef 1/3 cup ketchup 1/4 cup water 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce salt to taste 2-3 dashes Tabasco 6 hamburger buns, toasted Cook over medium heat all the ingredients, excepts the buns, 10-15 minutes, until the sauce has... More...
By Jill | 2 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...Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup
My family has been under the weather this past week. You know, it's one thing for me to feel yucky, it's a real bummer to see my kids and husband feeling low. I wanted to make them feel better, give them something soothing, warm, creamy and full of goodness. So, I made chicken noodle soup! I didn't have a particular winning recipe to work from, so I read through a couple of cookbooks to get... More...
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