Baked Macaroni and Cheese
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 40 Minutes |
My mom always made this Baked Macaroni and Cheese recipe when I was growing up - we never had the boxed kind. Toss up a salad or steam some broccoli and you have a full meal that is delicious and very comforting.
Irish Leek & Potato Soup
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 40 Minutes |
Leek and potato soup is an Irish staple. This comfort food soup is full of hearty flavor and a great dish on a cold wintery night. We serve this in our home at least once a month - hope you enjoy our version of this favorite soup dish.
French Onion and Asparagus Pasta
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 45 Minutes |
In this irresistible, fragrant dinner, the flavors of French onion soup are combined with pasta and asparagus. It's a big hit in our family, and something even my picky kids will eat!
Saffron Scented Mac and Cheese
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| Prep Time: | 60 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 30 Minutes |
My family LOVES mac and cheese. So much that I have 5 different recipes for it that I make on a fairly regular basis. This is one that the kids love, but has a bit of a spin on it for the grown ups in the family. Saffron. The kids like that the saffron co…
Rice Krispy Treats!
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 5 Minutes |
This is such a fun treat for the whole family and so much better than store bought. Enjoy!
Chocolate Lava Cake
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 15 Minutes |
This is quick and easy to make but it taste just like the ones you get at the fancy restaurants.
Fried double sweet corn
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 25 Minutes |
Sweet corn fried in butter and brown sugar. An old family favorite side dish with ham, pork or chicken
White Chocolate Sugar Cookies
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 5 Minutes |
This is a self created recipe. I wanted a special cookie that was easy to make and this was the result. It would be ideal for the Christmas season but it’s simple enough to be made at any time. There is a chill time so you’ll need to plan ahead just a…
Macaroni & Cheese
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 30 Minutes |
A great dish for potluck dinners. One of the terrific aspects to this dish is you can change it to suit your preferences. To make it more of an entree mix in meats of your choice. Add vegetables such as broccoli and onions to give it more texture.
Wayland Crab Cakes
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 15 Minutes |
A very easy to make crab cake. These can be made big enough for sandwiches or small enough for appetizers. I made these out of crab legs that I bought on sale. They turned out better than the ones I have made in the past. I made this up off the top of my…
Kentucky Butter Cake
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 65 Minutes |
This cake, from a family friend, was made with oleo- a.k.a. margarine -but I've replaced it with real butter. This is absolutely sinful and a must try for anyone who loves rich cake.
Mushroom Avocado Tomato Basil Pasta
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 10 Minutes |
Gently tossed angel hair pasta with a blend of sauteed vegetables and topped with freshly grated cheese.
Gert's Mama's Pound Cake
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 75 Minutes |
A wonderful Sour Cream Pound Cake recipe that produces a moist, tangy cake sure to be a hit for any social gathering!
Oatmeal Cookies
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 15 Minutes |
These are my boyfriend's favorite cookies. He has never been a big chocolate fan (I know, unthinkable) but these fulfill his sweet tooth. This recipe came from Mary Butler Ringhand, who I believe is my Mother's great aunt. She knows how to make some gr…
Breakfast Pot Pie
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 20 Minutes |
This was something I invented spur-of-the-moment because my husband and I had decided we wanted breakfast for dinner.
Oat-raisins butter cookies
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 10 Minutes |
My daughter is not happy with oat porridge. So I was in a dilemma about how to give her oat, so that she won't refuse to eat. I tried to make these cookies and my first trial clicked very well. I did not use all purpose flour. Instead of that I used commo…
Choco-Mania Cake
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 35 Minutes |
Chocolate obsession can reach a new high with this choc-mania cake recipe from Andon-Reid Inn Bed and Breakfast in Waynesville, North Carolina; a BnBFinder listed inn.
Idle Hand Bars
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| Prep Time: | 25 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 5 Minutes |
These sinfully delicious peanut butter and chocolate dessert bars are out of this world. As a "sweet" fanatic married to a "salty" fanatic, it's always a struggle coming up with desserts that can be shared and devoured with equal gusto. These bars are the…
Homemade Saltine Crackers
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 15 Minutes |
These are very simple to make crackers. They are a blank canvas that can take on many flavors. You can make these two ways crispy and crunchy. The only diffrence is how much butter you use. If you use 2 tablespoons they are crunch after they cool. If you…
Traditional Southern Cornbread
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 40 Minutes |
A traditional recipe from the South. If you're from outside Dixie you'll notice this recipe doesn't include sugar (Sweet Cornbread). This recipe has been handed down in my family for generations. I had to experiment with the amounts because no one had eve…
Mexican Seven Layer Dip
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| Prep Time: | 20 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 0 Minutes |
When we have company I love to make this simple recipe and it is always a hit. Nothing says party more than chips and dip, and this version of the seven layer dip is sure to please. Play with different ingredients and create your own version, or use thi…
The Taco Rack Pancake Taco!
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 10 Minutes |
The Taco Rack Pancake Taco breakfast is such a new twist to spice up the morning meal. Since I am the inventor of a line of Taco Cookware, the idea seemed logical. Everyone loves tacos so why not have it for breakfast? Should you decide to try this, I ass…
Black Bean Quesadillas
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 15 Minutes |
I found this recipe online. You can buy black beans and mash them yourself, as the original recipe suggested. Or, simply buy premashed beans. Substitute refried pinto beans if your kids are picky. Quesadillas are budget-friendly and easy to make ahead…
Mediterranean Shrimp Quesadilla
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 10 Minutes |
I was asked to participate in the Red Gold Tomato Bowl 2011. I am on a team with 4 other Wisconsin bloggers trying to beat out Pitt in our own version of the big game! Ths was a recipe I came up with for the contest. I love quesadillas for a game time sna…






























