What? You don’t know what pierogies are? Don’t worry-I didn’t either till I moved to the Binghamton NY area, where apparently there is a much larger Polish population than one would assume. According to Wikipedia Peirogies are: are dumplings of unleavened dough – first boiled, then they are baked or fried usually in butter with onions –… Keep Reading
Recipe: Cranberry Walnut Turkey Crescent Ring
This easy and elegant looking crescent ring is perfect for a special afternoon lunch or as a “bring along” dish for a potluck. Print Cranberry Walnut Turkey Crescent Ring Ingredients 2 C cooked Turkey diced Swiss Cheese sliced 1/2 C Dried Cranberries 1/2 C Celery chopped 1/2 C Onions chopped 1/4 C Walnuts chopped 1/2… Keep Reading
Recipe: Pie Bites
Pie is wonderful, but sometimes an entire slice is just too much. What if you just want a nibble? Why not try these little Pie Bites! Sweet little pie packages that you can just pop in your mouth! This is really more of a technique than a recipe. You simply take your pie crust, roll… Keep Reading
Pineapples at Walmart (with Pineapple Salsa Recipe)
Do you buy fresh pineapple? To my mind fresh pineapple is a completely different fruit than the canned version (not that the canned is bad-it’s just totally different). As a matter of fact fresh pineapple is so tasty plain that I rarely bother with a recipe–we just slice it an eat it. So when Walmart… Keep Reading
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread
Are you looking for a tasty fall treat? Does the changing of the leaves make you crave pumpkin-y goodness? Do you like chocolate? Well then I’ve got a recipe for you! This Pumpkin Chocolate Chip bread is moist and tasty. It makes a great after school snack, breakfast treat or sweet nibble with coffee. And… Keep Reading
Recipe: Last Minute Vegetable Ham Chowder
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
How to Make Mummy Dogs
I love it when you can take something simple and make it look fun for the kids. This Halloween “Mummy Dog” project is like that. It turns a simple weeknight meal into something fun and fantastic! It would also be great to send along for a Halloween week lunch. Hot dogs. Crescent rolls. Cheese. That’s… 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
