Healthy Garden Salad
Healthy garden salad for one person. Use fresh vegetables and any kind of lettuce, spinach, etc. this light oil and vinegar dressing will help bring out the flavors.
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Recipes
Tried and True Recipes
Simple and healthy recipes. Tried and true delicious recipes that are made for my family. Good home cooking.
Many have been passed down through the generations. For instance, the English Toffee is from my great, great grandmother. I have updated the flavors and made it fool-proof, but the original recipe has been in our family for a very long time. There are stories we tell through food, each one a spark for creativity in the kitchen.
There is sure to be at least one that will please your taste buds. We hope you take some time to browse through all of them. From savory main courses to sweet desserts, recipes offer inspiration and step-by-step instructions to help you bring flavors to life. With a wide variety of cuisines and techniques to explore, anyone can find something to suit their taste and skill level, making cooking an accessible and satisfying experience.
Effortless English Toffee
This recipe has been in the family for over 100 years. It has been tweaked through the years until it is the only English Toffee our family likes to eat. We hope you enjoy it as much as we do.
What a treat it is!
Cook time: approximately 30 min. Prep time approximately 15 min. Plus cooling time
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Easy No-Fail Homemade Chocolate Truffles Recipe
Easy No-Fail Homemade Chocolate Truffles can be flavored with a variety of flavorings. Our family enjoys these truffles every year during the holiday season. Creamy chocolate taste. very easy to make, but they look elegant. They taste like a creamy chocolate ganache in a little package. My entire family is a lover of all things
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Quick Peanut Butter Balls
Lots of peanut butter and chocolate taste. Only cooking required is melting the chocolate in the microwave. This recipe is requested at the holidays. 2 ½ Cups powdered sugar
2 Cups crushed graham crackers (can purchase this in a box or use a food processor to crush them fine)
24 oz. peanut butter, any kind. (I prefer Jiff or Skippy creamy)
¼ lb. soft butter (1 stick)
Melting chocolate for coating (I prefer
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You Choose the Flavor Chocolate Chip Cookie
This is vy farm my favorite chocolate chip cookie recipe. You can have a variety of chips as there are many possibilities to try. Preheat oven to 350˚. Cream together butter and shortening until smooth.
Cook time: 8-12 minutes. Prep time approximately 10 minutes.
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Sweet Pepper Soup
30 minutes cooking. I prep the vegetables while the hamburger is cooking to save time. I also turn off the soup once it is boiling and let the rice continue cooking in the hot soup.
Ingredients:
1 Tbl. Oil
4-5 Lbs. of Hamburger (I prefer Ground Chuck)
1-10 ¾ oz. can of Campbell’s Tomato Soup
1-14.5 oz. can of Diced Tomatoes (not drained)
Chicken Noodle Soup in a Snap
I assure you that you can make this delicious and flavorful chicken noodle soup in a snap. You might think you need to spend all day making a good soup. Making chicken noodle soup from scratch is a lot of work. It’s definitely not a dish you can make in a snap. But what if
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Fresh Garden Salsa
No cooking required! Here is a recipe for a salsa that is so good, it will not last. We even drink the juice. It just doesn’t get any easier than this! Yum!
Ingredients:
1 medium onion, diced
4-6 Cups of tomatoes, diced
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Creamy Macaroni Noodle Salad for a Potluck Recipe
This recipe is great for bringing to any occasion when you need to bring a dish to pass. I rarely take any home and always have people asking for the leftovers. This recipe is one I use often. Only cook time needed is for cooking the pasta. this goes together quickly and tastes fresh.
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Cheesy, Ham and Potato Bake
This recipe for cheesy, ham, potato bake goes together quickly and is very creamy with a good flavor. It is comfort food. *Post contains affiliate links* for more information please read the disclaimer on the About Us page. Using Leftovers It is often very hard to come up with something new to make out of
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Microwave Best Ever Gooey Rice Krispie Treats
5 Minute Microwave Recipe
I have made these marshmallows many times. When you are in a hurry and realize that you are the treat mom for the meeting…this is my go-to! It takes 5 minutes or less and you are out the door. When my daughter was young, I kept the ingredients on hand at all times. So many times, I am so glad I did. Of course, there was never any left and they were always requested.
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How Long Does Chocolate Candy Last: Fudge Recipe
Indulging in a sweet treat doesn’t have to be complicated. In fact, with just a few simple ingredients and minimal effort, you can whip up the easiest chocolate candy that will satisfy your sweet tooth cravings. In this blog post, we’ll share with you our go-to recipe for a delicious and hassle-free dessert that you
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