Homemaking

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

This is another simple crockpot recipe. I like to keep the ingredients in my pantry so I can make it at any time.This taco soup goes well with tortilla chips and shredded cheddar cheese. Crockpot Taco Soup Ingredients1 & 1/2 pounds of ground beef 2 cans of corn 2 cans of chili beans 2 cans of diced tomatoes 1/2 package of taco seasoning (I use my own Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix)DirectionsBrown ground beef and drain. Mix all ingredients in crockpot. Simmer on low several hours.Enjoy!If you need … [Read more...] about Crockpot Taco Soup

This is one of my husband's favorite things that I currently make. They are tasty and pair so well with many different kinds of potatoes.One word of advice. Don't make these in an insulated muffin pan or a pan you plan to use for muffins. I ruined two brand new insulated muffin pans the first time I made these. Oops! The muffins will have juices that tend to overflow so I always put a jelly roll pan on the other rack under them so it doesn't get all over my oven. Meatloaf Muffins Ingredients2/3 cup bread crumbs 1 cup milk 1 … [Read more...] about Meatloaf Muffins

I found this recipe on a website that was one of my favorites when I first came online. Sadly, Stephanie's Country Kitchen Goodness is no longer online, but the memory lives on in my home where I make several of her recipes.This Swiss cheese soup is easy to make and so delicious! Potato Swiss Cheese Soup Ingredients4 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered 1 carrot, peeled and finely chopped 1/2 stalk celery, finely chopped 1 small onion, finely diced 1 & 1/2 cups water 1 tsp salt 2 & 1/2 cups of milk 3 … [Read more...] about Potato Swiss Cheese Soup

I found so many great comfort food recipes when I first came online on a site called Stephanie's Country Kitchen Goodness. This pea soup is yummy and good for you.It's also fairly economical. It uses a little bit of this and that so it's also a great soup to make when you might be running low on things in your pantry. Hearty Split Pea Soup Ingredients16 ounces dry, green split peas (rinsed) 6 cups water 1/2 lb cooked, finely chopped ham 2 or 3 large potatoes, peeled and diced 3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced 1 … [Read more...] about Hearty Split Pea Soup

I believe I found this recipe on allrecipes.com while looking for a good basic sweet cornbread. This is my favorite one!When I make it, I bake it in a glass 13x9 dish for about 15 minutes.  I like it better that way. Golden Sweet Cornbread Ingredients1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup yellow cornmeal 2/3 cup white sugar 1 tsp salt 3 & 1/2 tsp baking powder 1 egg 1 cup milk 1/3 cup vegetable oilDirectionsPreheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray a 9-inch round cake pan. In a large bowl, combine flour, … [Read more...] about Golden Sweet Cornbread