Late winter - still lots of root and fall vegetables are available; spring isn't quite here yet with something like fresh peas. So I wanted to utilize a few different vegetables instead on a one vegetable only dish. I'm using my cast iron Dutch oven. An enamel or steel dutch oven will work just as … Continue reading Dutch Oven Roasted Glazed Fall Veggies
I do love my cast iron. It works for dessert as well as frying up main dishes. But if you don't have a 8-9 inch cast iron skillet, use a round cake tin. The cast iron just makes the cake a bit more rustic for serving. This is a quick to throw together, and takes … Continue reading Cast Iron Apple Spice Cake
This no bake creamy pie has one layer of orange cream filling, and a topping of luscious whipped cream topping.
True comfort food - fluffy dumplings smothered with chicken and gravy
A quick copycat recipe of expensive pre-made boxed baking mix. Make your own healthier and fresh version!
This sausage tortellini soup is great tasting and hearty enough for a meal.
Here's another 5 ways to use what you have and save money in the kitchen. Make your own dried grated lemon and orange peel. I always have lemons and oranges around for eating and cooking. The last time I bought a small bottle of grated lemon peel to keep on hand it was so expensive! … Continue reading 5 More Money Saving Kitchen Hacks, Part 2
AS I get older, I realize just how important good health is. I want to be able to stay in my house forever. I don't want my arthritis to get to me so that I can't go up and down stairs. I don't want to spend a fortune on health care. I don't like pain, … Continue reading Let’s eat a little healthier!
5 things you can start doing right now to save money and eliminate waste in your kitchen and household.
Winter weather means comfort food, and meatloaf is a good standby recipe to keep. For Christmas I was gift a copy of the new version of The Joy of Cooking. My old one is well worn, and has pages full of smears and drips. My new one already has my favorite recipes marked with sticky … Continue reading How to make a Hearty Meatloaf