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 171 days 14 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 241 days 13 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 246 days 21 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 1 year 83 days 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 109 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 155 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 171 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 178 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 190 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 191 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 191 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 193 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 194 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 220 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 220 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 350 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 5 years 25 days ago.
It’s a Meal Salad -
- Marijo PhelpsThis is an “everything in the frig” salad and it is delicious, low fat and low carb depending on what you grab. I love the cabbage for a change from lettuce. Bok Choy is great too. Ingredients vary as do the contents of your refrigerator but you will get the idea from mine.... Submitted 31 days 23 hours ago.
Yummy Lower Fat Brownies -
- Marijo PhelpsYummy Lower Fat Brownies Brownies 9X9 inch pan (or double the recipe for cake sized pan) sprayed with pam or prepare pan with oil to prevent sticking. 1 C Sugar 1/3 C melted margarine or butter (best with butter) 2 well beaten eggs 1 tsp vanilla (or almond extract for a different... Submitted 32 days 1 hour ago.
Coleslaw/Cabbage Variations -
- Marijo PhelpsRecipe #1 Grab a bag of shredded cabbage mix Add 1 diced up banana, a drained can of mandarin oranges and a drained can of crushed pineapple Use a poppy seed coleslaw dressing For a whole meal add diced chicken (even canned works) and some toasted almond slices or pecans You can toast the... Submitted 75 days 16 hours ago.
Marijo’s Low Fat Pork Chops and Beans -
- Marijo Phelps(Serves 4-6 and makes great left overs) These are easy, delicious and low carb. 6 boneless pork chops with excess fat trimmed off (I used tenderloin roast from Sam’s that I cut into 6 pork chops and 3 roasts for later. At $1.98/pound it was SO economical/ The butcher there told me... Submitted 82 days 22 hours 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 171 days 15 hours ago.
- 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 181 days 1 hour 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 259 days 20 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 1 year 69 days ago.
