Meatloaf

There are just some dishes that get better the second day. Chili falls into that category and so does meatloaf. I was craving a meatloaf sandwich the other day and so to the kitchen I go to make this marvelous combination of meat and spices. All the while, I was whispering to my craving that…

Ham Salad

The Easter meal has come and gone but perhaps you are still looking for ways to redo the leftovers. Welcome to Ham Salad and this isn’t the pureed ham salad of our younger days. This is chunky and more like chicken salad. In fact, use the same recipe! I chopped the leftover ham, then added…

Tabbouleh Salad

What could be more versatile than bulghur wheat? It is ridiculously inexpensive, has a long shelf life when stored in the freezer and is crazy healthy. Honestly, it’s one of those items that should be kept in your pantry at all times. It is simply wheat kernels that have been steamed, then dried, then crushed….

Maple Bourbon Cinnamon Rolls

It’s the weekend and time to kick back and decompress from a week of work, cold weather, rain and stress. What better way to remove any anxiety than to enjoy a decadent breakfast or brunch? These easy to make cinnamon rolls start with canned biscuits, which significantly cuts down on the preparation time. But the…

Blueberry Muffins

I love muffins and in particular blueberry ones. This recipe is an indulgence for when you want to surprise someone with a great breakfast. The beauty of it is that excess can be frozen to pull out whenever you need a lunchbox treat or on a hurried morning. You can use fresh or frozen. I…

Pineapple Chicken

Tis the season for slow cooking and mine practically has a permanent place on my kitchen counter. I am utilizing items from my freezer and pantry in my annual “clean out the excess in winter” activity. This recipe is exceptional and not overly salted like some recipes I have seen. The addition of pineapple and…

Fried Deviled Eggs

We love deviled eggs at our house. They aren’t just for leftover Easter eggs or for hot summer days. We have them in the winter with slow cooker barbecued pork, as a side dish for broiled fish and with the assortment of excess leftovers we froze over the holidays. They are a great protein source…

Giant Oatmeal Dried Cherry Cookies

Giant Oatmeal Dried Cherry Cookies Yield: 8 large cookies 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, softened 1 egg 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1/4 cup granulated sugar  1 tablespoon molasses or sorghum syrup 1-1/2 cups old fashioned (rolled) oats 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons cornstarch 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon baking soda…

Dip

Dips are the best way to get a holiday party started and now that the season has changed, it’s time to switch to warm dips rather than chilled ones. The cast iron skillet becomes your new best friend here because it retains heat for such a long period of time. I used it this past…

Pork and Bean Soup

I am a dedicated food preserver and have the full freezers and canned goods in my pantry to prove it. I am also good about using “older” food items that I have stored. What is the purpose of going to all that trouble, only for it to sit in the freezer forever? On a routine…