Homemaking

This is a quick and yummy fall dessert. Actually, it is yummy any time of the year!If you have a few extra bags of cranberries left over from Thanksgiving hanging about in your freezer, this is an excellent way to use them up. Cranberry Nut Dessert Ingredients1 & 1/4 cup fresh or frozen cranberries 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup chopped walnuts 1 egg 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/3 cup butter, meltedDirectionsPlace cranberries in a greased 9-inch pie plate; sprinkle with brown sugar … [Read more...] about Cranberry Nut Dessert

My mom has made this salad for many years and it is always so good! She made it for us last weekend when we visited.I finally asked for the recipe so I could make it at home, too. Sarah's Salad with Swiss Cheese, Peas and Bacon Ingredients2 cups each of lettuce, romaine, and curly endive, torn into small pieces (curly endive it somewhat bitter so you can omit that and use only lettuce and romaine in greater amounts) 4 ounces Swiss cheese, cut into thin strips 1 and 1/2 cups frozen peas, cooked 6 slices of bacon, … [Read more...] about Sarah’s Salad with Swiss Cheese, Peas and Bacon

I am starting to think the cool weather is never coming! It is 87 degrees right now which is amazingly warm for Michigan in September.I thought I would share a great recipe for folks who are still "enjoying" the warm weather. This is a fabulous combination of flavors. I don't use measurements for this - I just kind of eyeball it. Chicken Salad with Pecans and Green Onions Ingredients Cooked chicken, chopped Pecans, chopped Green onions, green part only, sliced Celery, chopped MayonnaiseDirectionsMix all … [Read more...] about Chicken Salad with Pecans and Green Onions

This is a wonderful light dessert for summer. You must use Key Limes for this and not regular limes. Key Limes usually come in a bag and are tiny little limes. Their flavor is great!Don't miss the handy tip a reader shared in the comments! Key Lime Pie Ingredients4 large or extra large egg yolks 1 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk 1/2 cup fresh Key Lime juice (about 12 limes) 2 tsp grated lime peel, green portion only 1 graham cracker crustDirectionsBeat egg yolks with electric mixer until they are thick … [Read more...] about Key Lime Pie

I have always liked potato salad in a variety of forms. This might have been the first time I've had one that is a combination of red potatoes and cider vinegar.My mom made this potato salad for us on a recent visit. It is tangy and delicious! We've made it many times since. Enjoy! Red Bliss Potato Salad Ingredients 2 pounds red potatoes 1/3 cup cider vinegar 2 medium celery stalks, finely chopped 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/3 cup sliced green onions (green parts only) 1 and 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp coarsely ground black … [Read more...] about Red Bliss Potato Salad

I don't have a recipe for this. It is kind of like how my Grandma used to make cinnamon rolls - she just dumped it all together without measuring and they were delicious! So you will have to experiment a bit to discover what you like and what works best for you!Bake several baking potatoes until they are done. I use the really big ones and then a half is basically a generous serving.When the potatoes are just cool enough to handle, cut them in half lengthwise. Cut them in such a way that you will have two halves that will sit … [Read more...] about Twice Baked Potatoes to Freeze

We enjoy chicken quesadillas a lot! They are super easy to make once you get a recipe that works for you.I don't have a formal written recipe, but here is how I do it. Chicken Quesadillas IngredientsShredded salsa chicken (previously made) Salsa Shredded sharp cheddar cheese Green onions Tortillas Olive oilDirectionsI mix shredded salsa chicken, salsa, shredded sharp cheddar, and green onions in a bowl. I use whatever amounts seem appropriate, but I usually use one cup of shredded chicken for two … [Read more...] about Chicken Quesadillas

I like lots of different kinds of corn chowder. I like it thick and kind of smokey with potato chunks and bacon. Yum! This is a simpler kind that is easy to put together.I found this recipe in a Better Homes and Gardens cookbook called Comfort Food. This is my modified recipe. Corn Chowder with Ham and Red Peppers Ingredients10 ounces of frozen whole kernel corn 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup chopped green pepper 1/2 cup chopped red pepper 1/4 cup chopped onion 1/8 tsp pepper 1/2 to 1 tsp salt, to taste 2 cups milk 3 … [Read more...] about Corn Chowder with Ham and Red Peppers

This is yet another recipe I found on Stephanie's Country Kitchen Goodness, one of my early favorite websites that no longer exists. Ham and Cheese Bowties is a great way to use up leftover ham.This is so good! Ham and Cheese Bowties Ingredients8 ounces uncooked bow tie pasta 1/4 cup butter 1 clove garlic, minced 1/4 cup flour 1/2 tsp salt 1/8 tsp pepper 2 cups milk 1/2 tsp prepared mustard 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese 1 cup (or more) chopped ham 1/4 cup grated Parmesan … [Read more...] about Ham and Cheese Bowties

This is a simple and yummy brunch recipe. You can pop it in the oven and get things in the kitchen cleaned up before your guests arrive.I've made it so many times for guests at brunch and it's always a hit.Cheddar Oven Omelet Ingredients8 bacon strips, diced 4 green onions, sliced 8 eggs 1 cup milk 1/2 tsp seasoned salt 2 cups (8 ounces) sharp cheddar cheese, shreddedDirectionsIn a skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings. Set bacon aside. Saute onions in drippings until … [Read more...] about Cheddar Oven Omelet

This is a tasty and simple chili to make in the crockpot. I keep all of the ingredients in my pantry so I can make it at any time.We like this chili served with shredded cheddar cheese on top and tortilla chips on the side for scooping. The last time I made it I used 2 cans of chili beans to make the batch larger so I would have more to freeze. Enjoy! Super Easy Crockpot Chili Ingredients1 envelope of McCormick Chili Seasoning 1-30.5 ounce can of Brooks chili beans 1 lb ground beef 1 can of Campbell's tomato soup 1 can … [Read more...] about Super Easy Crockpot Chili