I’m a cook from scratch kind of gal–but there are just some days that I don’t have a cook from scratch kind of life. When your schedule spirals out of control it’s good to have a few tasty, toss it together type of meals that you can make with items from your fridge and pantry…. Keep Reading
Walmart Applefest and a Recipe: Dutch Apple Pie Jam
I’m big on gardening and I love all the wonderful vegetables and fruits that come out of the garden and are available at the store all summer–but as a northern girl there is a special place in my heart for the fall produce season. Root vegetables. Winter squash. And of course–Apples! Walmart asked me to… Keep Reading
Recipe: Saucepan Brownies
If you enjoy brownies, you are going to love this simple homemade brownie recipe. They are dense and chocolate-y. . . and a snap to make. You start by melting the butter in a saucepan, take it off the heat, mix the rest of the ingredients right in that pan, then scoop it into an… Keep Reading
Recipe: Pizza Dip
Here’s a delicious hot dip that both kids and adults love~Pizza Dip! Print Pizza Dip Ingredients 8 oz Cream Cheese softened 1/2 C Mayo 8 oz Mozzarella shredded 4 oz Cheddar shredded 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder 1 tsp Italian Seasoning 1/2 C pizza sauce or plain spaghetti sauce 1/2 C Bell pepper chopped 1/4 C… Keep Reading
Recipe: Princess’s Greek Spinach Pie (Spanakopita)
This lovely egg and spinach pie is reminiscent of Greek Spanakopita–but since it’s just one big pie it’s a bit easier to make. This was what Princess made for the family the very first time she cooked dinner all by herself! Hey-if an 11 year old can make this, you know you can too. Print… Keep Reading
DIY: Chive Blossom Vinegar
Here is a wonderful little project that is so simple I’m almost embarrassed to call it a DIY or a recipe. Chive Blossom Vinegar. Anyone who has chives is familiar with the cheerful purple flowers that the herb puts out once or twice a year! What you may not realize is that those little purple… Keep Reading
Recipe: Italian Bread Dipping Oil for Bread
A few weeks ago I took some time to decipher the different options in the Olive Oil aisle at Walmart for you all. Now I’d like to share a tasty way to use that delicious Extra Virgin Olive Oil-as an Italian style dipping oil! This Italian Dipping Oil is meant to be used in place… Keep Reading
Recipe: Mock Hollandaise Sauce
I love Hollandaise Sauce. It tastes so rich and lovely drizzled over everything from lightly steamed vegetables to my favorite Old Fashioned Salmon Loaf. Of course part of the reason it tastes so rich is because the typical recipe calls for 4 egg yolks and a full stick of butter. And you’ve got to use… Keep Reading
Recipe: Light and Tasty Cornmeal Biscuits
These “Light and Tasty Cornmeal Biscuits” are a wonderful drop biscuit to pair with a bowl of soup or a salad. They are much lighter than a typical cornbread but have a little more “tooth” than a typical biscuit. I love the fact that they are drop biscuits-which eliminates the entire messy “rolling and cutting”… Keep Reading
Easy Fruit Butters
Want a quick, easy, elegant and “oh by the way” inexpensive way to jazz up your Easter Brunch? Or any brunch, breakfast or get together for that matter? Why not try Fruit Butters! I thought this was the perfect idea up to try for this month’s Walmart Mom Easter Brunch challenge! The ingredients are uber… Keep Reading
