Unfortunately, life isn’t always as fair as we would like and not so nice people do not so nice things. Scott had this sign made for me for my 50th birthday and, 3 years later, someone stole it out of our yard. Two weeks after that they came back and stole the street name... » read more
Because of my crazy work schedule and long commute I’m always on the lookout for anything that saves me time or makes my life a little easier. One of my favorite discoveries is my Pampered Chef Mix n Chop. This little tool makes quick work of preparing Sloppy Joes, tacos or anything that calls for... » read more
Because I have an hour drive home I try to make double recipes of casseroles that freeze well. That way I can call Scott (he almost always get home first) when I’m leaving the shop, he sticks one in the oven and when I get home, I pop a couple of rolls in the oven,... » read more
There is nothing like a bowl of hearty soup to warm up a chilly, rainy day and the weather here in Ohio has been crazy this spring. I made this soup for supper the evening before the tornado epidemic hit Dayton. Although we were not effected my son-in-law’s sister suffered considerable damage and the roof... » read more
Few dishes say “comfort food” like homemade chicken and noodles. This generous “one pot” recipe includes enough chunks of tender chicken, noodles, vegetables and gravy to feed an army or dinner for two with plenty of leftovers to pack for lunches. Jump to Recipe Place chicken, onion, garlic, 1 tsp. dried parsley, 1/2 tsp. salt... » read more
Beef enchiladas. I make these often, and for good reason. They’re delicious! Spicy, beefy filling wrapped in saucy tortillas and buried under shredded monterey jack cheese, what’s not to love? The first time I made these I used a basic recipe that I found on the internet but have since added, tweaked and added some... » read more
A delicious twist on traditional fajitas, I make this when I want something with lots of flavor and kick! Stir fried fajita toppings, salsa, and tons of colby jack layered on your favorite store bought or homemade crust creates a deliciously spicy main dish your family will love! Don’t let the name fool you, this... » read more
The recipes I have posted are, for the most part, handwritten by the people who gave them to me. I love to use these copies because they bring back so many memories of family and friends. This recipe came from my Aunt Jane who passed away many tears ago. Because it uses a cake mix... » read more
This is a basic recipe for the method I use for soups, casseroles and almost any other type of dish that calls for cooked chicken. I feel that slow simmering creates meat that is much more moist and tender than baking and is super easy to shred or cut into bite-sized pieces. This method... » read more
Paying attention is not my strong suit.