I recently found out that this awesome recipe originated with my grandmother. So, of course I had to give her the credit. Thank you Gramma for many years of yummy cookie munching! Enjoy, from our family to yours! Yield: 3 dozen cookies 1 chocolate cake mix 2 eggs, beaten 1/2 cup oil 1/2 cup…
Month: August 2011
Hot Dog Bites
My kids could never wrap their heads around something called “pigs in a blanket” so I call these hot dog bites. Both recipes can be made with either regular hot dogs (whatever your dog of choice is) or Lil Smokies. Make these for a picnic, weeknight soccer practice or a Sunday ballgame and watch how…
Adventures In Cooking (#3)
We put a fire pit in the yard this summer and I have made it a point to cook outside at least two nights a week. Last night, we were eating our burgers, baked beans and corn on the cob and I realized it was time to start picking the apples from the trees in…
Adventures In Life (#4)
Before we purchased our Kayak, we did a lot of research. We tested out several models and took lessons. We finally decided upon a Feathercraft K2. Feathercraft are skin on frame kayaks that fold into backpacks. Totally awesome for two people living the gypsy life (as were were then). At any rate, my story goes…
Adventures In Life (#3)
Cycling. I love, love, love riding my bike. In San Diego it was a much better experience than in Washington, with a few exceptions. Right after I bought my mountain bike and my road bike I bought Shimano clipless pedals and shoes that I could use on both bikes. It’s quite an experience the first…
Chicken and Mushrooms with Brown Rice
A good, quick weeknight dinner. Yield: 4 servings 1 Tablespoon olive oil 1 Tablespoon butter 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thawed 1 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced 1 onion, chopped 1/2 cup chicken broth 1 clove garlic, minced 1 Tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped Heat oil and butter in a large frying pan on medium-high heat. Add…
Spinach Mushroom Sautee
This is a great side dish for chicken or pork. 1 Tablespoon olive oil 1 Tablespoon butter 1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 pounds fresh spinach leaves, cleaned and torn 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/3 cup parmesan cheese Heat oil and butter in a large frying pan on medium-high…
Easy Fruit Salad
This recipe reminds me of pot luck dinners. When was the last time you went to a pot luck and didn’t find some kind of fruit salad with marshmallows? 2 cups red seedless grapes, halved 1 large orange, sectioned (you can substitute a small can of mandarine oranges, drained) 1 banana, sliced 1 red apple,…
Easy Pork Chops with Mushrooms and Green Beans
This recipe is quick and delicious. Perfect for a busy weeknight dinner. I use fresh green beans and fresh mushrooms but you could certainly use canned and save even more time with preparation! Yield: 4 servings 4 pork tenderloins (about 1/2 inch thick) 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 2 teaspoons olive oil…
Easy-Cheesy Quiche
This is a quick and easy alternative to my standard quiche recipe. 1 pound breakfast pork sausage 1 onion, chopped 1 red pepper, chopped 1 green pepper, chopped 1/2 cup salsa 12 ounces velveeta cheese, cut into small cubes 1 dozen eggs, beaten 1/3 cup sour cream Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease…
Hamburger Gravy
This is a staple in our family. A very simple, yet satisfying comfort food. Serve over mashed potatoes with green beans and home made bread. 1 pound ground beef 1 10 ounce can cream mushroom soup 1/4 cup milk garlic salt and pepper to taste Brown the ground beef, add garlic salt and pepper…
Hamburger Pie
A friend of mine taught me how to make this a long time ago, when we were both poor and desperate for different meals to make for our families. This quickly became a family favorite and is consistently on the monthly menu calendar at least once. In order to feed my brood of teenagers, I…
You Bake Me Crazy 