Here’s an Italian Dressing Mix that works either as a dressing or as a marinade. I’m going to be experimenting with a variety of versions–this one works, but I wouldn’t say it’s my favorite ever.
Homemade Fortune Cookies.
Chinese New Year is this coming Thursday, February 19th. Although I have absolutely no Chinese heritage, I always like a good excuse to try new ethnic cuisine. Walmart asked me this year to celebrate by sharing a recipe or craft with my readers. I decided to try making Homemade Fortune Cookies! Let me start out… Keep Reading
Velveeta Nacho Bake (Simple Meals)
I love a good home cooked meal. Some days I need something warm and filling to feed the family, but something that’s quick to make. I’m not the only mom in the world who has this issue–it’s a pretty common thing. So next time you are in a rush to get dinner on the table,… Keep Reading
Baking Bacon — The way to make picture perfect bacon!
I have learned one of the mysteries of the universe–how to make perfect, flat, mess free bacon! Yes, it’s true, it can be done. Not only can it be done, but it’s super easy! You simply have to BAKE your bacon. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees and line the pan of your choice with… Keep Reading
Walking Tacos for Gametime
Well football fans, the big game is right around the corner! and if you are like me, that means an afternoon/evening of family, friends, football and FOOD. Even if I wasn’t a Walmart Mom I’d be heading out to their store to pick up my gametime supplies. It really is just the easiest place to… Keep Reading
When the Game Stands Tall for Family Movie Night (with Fried Ravioli Italian Nachos!)
The holiday season is hectic. Sure, it’s supposed to be a time for family and memories in the making–but so often we get caught up in trying to get it all DONE before Christmas and then New Years. Then it’s the rush back into school and routines. What about some time just to relax together… Keep Reading
Homemade Dinner Roll Kits for the Breadmachine
Here’s something that will make your life easier if you enjoy home baked bread–Homemade Dinner Roll Kits for the Breadmachine! These will take roll making from a chore into something simple. Now homemade rolls don’t have to wait for special occasions, although these kits are a huge time saver on busy holidays like Thanksgiving or… Keep Reading
Potato Croquettes (from leftover potatoes!)
What can you make with leftover mashed potatoes? That’s a question that troubles many a cook after Thanksgiving, Christmas or Easter dinner. Of course you can reheat and eat them, or dollop them on top of some Shepard’s Pie. . . but why not try something a little different this year? With just a bit… Keep Reading
How to Make Gravy — Three Ways!
It’s Thanksgiving Dinner, your turkey is roasted to perfection and you’ve got a house full of guests. Maybe it’s a nice weekend meal and everyone is sitting down for a tasty meatloaf dinner together for once. Or it’s a busy weeknight and you’ve got to quickly reinvent last night’s leftover chicken into something tasty and… Keep Reading
Caramel Apples for Halloween
I have always wanted to try making Caramel Apples. It just seems like such a nostalgic, old fashioned treat. This year was the time to finally do it! Halloween is kind of a big deal in my town. Not that we go crazy with it–it’s just that we are a small village about half an… Keep Reading
