Recipes (Home Life)
Enjoy An Old Favorite Apple Cake Family Recipe -
- The Old Gray MareWe are blessed with wonderful crops of apples in New England starting in mid-August. Orchards produce bountiful harvests of apples in countless varieties, and “put them to sleep” in cold storage until they “wake them up” for sale midway through winter and beyond, right up... Submitted 67 days 8 hours ago.
Delectable and Easy To Prepare Banana Breakfast Sandwiches -
- The Old Gray MareI personally love bananas and enjoy many different ways of eating them. We already know there are many uses for bananas from my earlier article ( How to Put the Banana to Work for your Better Health ). Here are three easy banana breakfast sandwiches that are pretty delectable, yet are very... Submitted 137 days 7 hours ago.
Marijo's Grilled Veggies -
- Marijo PhelpsGrilled Veggies What works even better than the sword-like skewers is a little basket apparatus I found at Wal-Mart a couple years back in the patio department. It looks like a metal, flat basket and I immediately dubbed them “grilley baskets” I have long since forgotten what they... Submitted 142 days 15 hours ago.
The crisp sandwich or the crisp butty is a thing of beauty and is simplicity itself to create. Perhaps better known as a potato chip sandwich in the United States, there really are an unlimited amount of options and recipes to make the sandwich a delectable, personalised dream. There is nothing... Submitted 344 days 17 hours ago.
How To Host A Last-Minute Super Bowl Party That's Easy By Using My Fast & Easy Chili Recipe - Fran Larson
I have hosted several Super Bowl parties that have been not only fun, but easy…..very, very easy. I usually make my homemade chili. When I invite my guests, I ask them to bring something that goes with Chili. Some of the things I may suggest would be: Salads, Fruit Salads, Desserts... Submitted 1 year 5 days ago.
Weight Watcher Yummy Cookies: Oatmeal, Peanut Butter and Easy Pumpkin-Popular With My Friends - Fran Larson
Oatmeal Cookies "2" 1 cup dark brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 cup applesauce 3 tablespoons reduced-calorie margarine 1 large egg 1 teaspoon maple extract 1 teaspoon vanilla flavoring 1 cup raisins 2 3/4 cups rolled oats 1 cup all-purpose flour 3/4 teaspoon... Submitted 2 years 50 days ago.
Betty's Christmas Gumdrop Cookies That Are Perfect For Your Tree-Trimming Party! - Fran Larson
Before I give you Betty's delightful recipe. Let me tell you a little about her. Betty is my daughter's wonderful mother-in-law. When Betty goes to visit my daughter, she does not come for a rest. She is constantly doing something for my daughter and her family, such as putting together a... Submitted 2 years 67 days ago.
My Christmas Gift to You: Apricot Almond Cookies. Mmm Good Cookies and Energy Bars - Fran Larson
APRICOT ALMOND ENERGY BARS 3 cups flaked cereal (bran flakes work well) ¾ cup chopped dried apricots ¾ cup toasted slivered almonds ½ cup quick cooking oats 2 Tbs. sesame seeds 2 Tbs. margarine 1 cup sweetened condensed milk Stir together the first six... Submitted 2 years 74 days ago.
Christmas Smoked Cornbread Biscuit Stuffing: My Very Own Original Recipe - Fran Larson
2 cups Onions, chopped 2 cups Celery - 2 cups chopped 4 boxes Jiffy corn bread mix (small boxes) 1 small box Bisquick drippings from turkey - as needed Saute two cups each of chopped onion and celery in margarine. Let Cool. Bake four boxes jiffy cornbread mix as directed... Submitted 2 years 86 days ago.
A Recipe You Can Freeze: Sweet and Sour Meatballs with a Cranberry-Sauerkraut Tangy Taste - Fran Larson
My husband Jim and I took a trip to the mountains of North Carolina to visit our friend, Betty. I cautioned Betty not to go to a lot of trouble with cooking. I didn't want our visit to be a burden to her. It was not a problem for Betty. She defrosted these wonderful... Submitted 2 years 86 days ago.
I see Betty, my friend on the extended holidays, like Christmas and Thanksgiving because she is my daughter's mother-in-law. She is always looking through recipe books and jotting down the recipes. No wonder she is such a marvelous cook. She also does canning and freezes yummy homemade dinners... Submitted 2 years 86 days ago.
How to Make Your Christmas Guests Drool With Olive Cheese Balls and Smoked Turkey Dressing - Fran Larson
Olive Cheese Balls: Make ahead of time and freeze: 1/2 lb. sharp cheddar cheese, grated 1/2 cup butter, softened dash Worcestershire dash Tabasco 1 cup and 2 Tbls. flour 1/2 tsp. salt 1 medium jar of olives Blend grated cheese, butter, Worcestershire and Tabasco. Add flour and... Submitted 2 years 89 days ago.
Make These Christmas Side Dishes Today: Fran's Zucchinni Pie and Martha's Frozen Fruit Salad - Fran Larson
Fran's Zuchinni Pie 2 CUPS SHREDDED ZUCCHINI CUP BISCUIT MIX CUP (3 OUNCES) SHREDDED CHEDDAR CHEESE 1 SMALL ONION, CHOPPED TEASPOON SALT, TEASPOON PEPPER TEASPOON RUBBED SAGE Submitted 2 years 90 days ago.
Want Comfort Food? (My Mother-In Laws Chick and Dumplings) - Fran Larson
Yesterday, after my brother-in-law's memorial service, many of us gathered at his home for loads of home-cooked and lovingly-prepared food. The table was loaded with casseroles, salads, fruit, vegetable, deserts.and more love. I used to think it was so strange to eat after a funeral or memorable... Submitted 2 years 115 days ago.
The Time I Was In a Pickle (Recipes for yummy pickles) - Fran Larson
When my four daughters were very young, my husband Jim and I would get a baby sitter about once a month and go to our favorite restaurant. At that time, our very favorite was Chief Charley's restaurant. Not only were the entrees good, but the salad bar was so complete and delicious, that it... Submitted 2 years 115 days ago.
Easy-to-make Recipes: Delicious Smoothies and Juices - Avis Ward
There has never been a better time to enjoy the wonderful benefits of smoothies and juices. Our local stores and supermarkets are bursting with tantalizing fresh fruits and vegetables, and many of them are in plentiful supply all year round. We can also enjoy seasonal fruits at any time... Submitted 4 years 246 days ago.
Great Recipes that Work "Duck and Wild Mushroom Terrine" (serves 8-10) - kevin ashton
I admit this is not the shortest recipe you will ever try but for special occasions it is well worth the effort. It's not a hard recipe to do just one that takes time, but the pay back is the wow factor when your dinner guests see this sophisticated appetizer on their plates. 7 Duck legs 1... Submitted 4 years 286 days ago.
How to Bake the Best German Apple Cake -
- The Old Gray MareLong a favorite dessert in our household, this cake makes 12 to 16 servings. It is simple to prepare and is guaranteed to be delicious. Preparation time is a fast 15 minutes or less. You’ll spend most of the 15 minutes peeling and slicing the apples (about 6). Expect to bake this recipe... Submitted 67 days 9 hours ago.
"Rainbow" Cupcakes -
- Julie MiklaszewiczThe other day, as I was in the checkout line at the grocery store, I spotted a "cupcake" cookbook. Now, normally, I wouldn't be interested in it, but the picture on the cover was SO pretty, I just couldn't resist! Seeing as I had nothing better to do I decided to make them. OYE! While they ARE... Submitted 76 days 19 hours ago.
Blueberry Cobbler -
- Marijo PhelpsWish I had a photo of this desert but I don't.... Blueberry Cobbler (Makes an 8x8 pan) 1 c. whole wheat flour 1 c. brown sugar (light or dark – I try to use dark) Splenda brown sugar too….. ¾ c. oatmeal (quick or long cooking) ½ c. butter – melted 1 tsp cinnamon... Submitted 155 days 14 hours ago.
9 Steps to Great Low Carb Cooking From Home - Chef Todd Mohr
You don’t need a written recipe to achieve great low carb cooking from home. One basic cooking method and the ingredients YOU desire are all it takes. Earlier this week, I showed you a low carb chicken recipe using sauté method. Today’s inspiration will follow the same... Submitted 330 days 17 hours ago.
A Look into the Origin of Sweet Potato Pie -
- Gabriella GometraSweet potato pie is often a favorite dish, especially for Thanksgiving. Many folks that live in the South eat this sweet treat along with their turkey and dressing. But one may wonder where did the idea for sweet potato pie come from? First and foremost, the sweet potato itself is a... Submitted 1 year 63 days ago.
- Marijo Phelps1 cooked chicken or 3-4 chicken breasts cooked and cut up 2 cans of cream of chicken soup diluted with water OR use the soup cans full of buttermilk for a sour cream taste OR use the water plus a cup of fat free sour cream if buttermilk makes you squirm. 1 diced onion (can pre-cook first... Submitted 1 year 322 days ago.
Marijo's Low Sugar Chocolate Bread Pudding -
- Marijo Phelps1 C bread cubes (firmly packed - whole wheat or any whole grained bread - about 3-5 slices depending on the bread) 2 Tbsp melted butter or margarine 1 slightly beaten egg 2 Tbsp raw sugar 2 packets of Stevia (sold as Truvia in grocery stores like Wal-Mart) 4 Tbsp cocoa (unsweetened like... Submitted 2 years 77 days ago.
Cracker Soup - Ronyae
Yes, you read it right ... Cracker Soup, ladies and gentlemen. This has been my meal for nearly a week now; seemingly, because I cannot chew. I don't wish to go off into my long story about my toothache, nor do I want to drill on the sad subject of not being able to do the one thing I truly take... Submitted 2 years 91 days ago.
