Homemaking

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

These are my mom's baked beans so they are the ones I grew up with. Even as an adult who has tried many other versions of baked beans, I still like these the best.This recipe can be cooked either in the oven or in a slow cooker. They also reheat well. I prefer to use Bush's Homestyle Baked Beans for this recipe. Bonnie's Baked Beans Ingredients4 strips of bacon, cut into pieces 1 large minced onion 2 large cans baked beans with pork 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 tsp prepared mustard 1/4 cup chili sauce 1 drizzle of … [Read more...] about Bonnie’s Baked Beans

This is my favorite marinade for grilling boneless chicken. It's so easy to make and makes the chicken incredibly flavorful.I often have David grill up a whole bunch of chicken breasts at one time. I then freeze the extras for eating later or putting on Chicken Caesar Salad. Enjoy! Lemon Herb Honey Marinade Ingredients ½ cup ReaLemon Juice 1/3 cup olive oil 1 clove garlic, chopped ¼ tsp salt 1/8 tsp pepper 1 Tbsp fresh parsley 1 Tbsp honey 1 tsp dried sweet basil ¼ tsp oreganoDirectionsMix all … [Read more...] about Lemon Herb Honey Marinade for Grilling Chicken

I made this yesterday for Sunday dinner. It is so easy to put together, but tastes like it took a lot more work. It is great for a company dinner or holiday.When I make it for the two of us, I use one tenderloin and adjust the amount of potatoes so I have the right amount for two meals. I served it with a French Style Bean Salad. Herb Roasted Tenderloin with Oven Roasted Red Potatoes Ingredients1/3 cup olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tsp rosemary, crushed 2 tsp thyme, crushed ½ tsp salt ¼ tsp pepper 2 and ½ lbs … [Read more...] about Herb Roasted Tenderloin with Oven Roasted Red Potatoes

David really likes green beans so I try to make them in various forms - steamed, in recipes, etc. This is a great cool side item for the hot summer months.The combination of ingredients sounds a bit weird, but trust me. It's really good.  Enjoy! French Style Green Bean Salad Ingredients1 can French style green beans, drained 2 tsp lemon juice 1/8 tsp salt 2 and 1/3 Tbsp mayonnaise 1 and 1/3 Tbsp chopped onion (I usually use dried minced onion to make this even easier!)DirectionsMix lemon juice, salt, … [Read more...] about Chilled French Style Green Bean Salad

This is my absolute favorite banana bread recipe that goes all the way back to my childhood. Whenever I share this with other people, they always like it. The Grape-Nuts add a nice nutty flavor and texture. I also like the way the crust sets up on it.Make it even better by spreading it with butter. Yum! Banana Grape-Nuts Bread Ingredients1 & 3/4 cups flour 1 cup sugar 2 & 1/2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp salt 3/4 cup Grape-Nuts cereal 1/2 cup milk 1 egg, well beaten 2 Tbsp shortening, melted 1 cup mashed … [Read more...] about Banana Grape-Nuts Bread

This is my mom's deviled egg recipe and so it is the one I grew up with. It was quite some time before I realized some people made "sweet" deviled eggs.This recipe has a tangy yolk filling and I vastly prefer them to the more mild versions. I especially like green olives so that plays a part as well. I hope you like them! Deviled Eggs with Green Olives Ingredients7 hardboiled eggs, shell removed 2 tbsp mayonnaise 2 tbsp green olives, finely chopped 2 tsp cider vinegar 1 tsp prepared mustard salt and pepper … [Read more...] about Deviled Eggs with Green Olives

This is my basic meatball recipe. I cook up a couple of batches at a time and freeze them. Then I just pull out however many I want to use. I use them with spaghetti sauce and pasta, in meatball subs, or just to eat them plain.This is one of the ways I keep us from eating out. I love to have things in the freezer that I can use quickly and in a variety of ways. Sallie's Meatballs Ingredients1 lb of ground beef ½ cup dry bread crumbs (I use Italian bread crumbs for more flavor!) ¼ cup milk ¾ tsp salt ½ tsp Worcestershire … [Read more...] about Sallie’s Meatballs

When I first came online, I found a wonderful site called Stephanie's Country Kitchen Goodness. It very sadly no longer exists. This is one of my favorite recipes from her site.I love chocolate and I love the flavor of sour cream. These are so moist you really have to eat them with a fork! I especially appreciate them because they freeze wonderfully and thaw/warm up well in the microwave on high for about 20 seconds. Sour Cream Chocolate Chip Muffins Ingredients5 Tbsp butter, melted and cooled 2/3 cup sugar 1 tsp vanilla … [Read more...] about Sour Cream Chocolate Chip Muffins