I made butter. Yep. I did. I can't believe that there was so little involved. All you need is cream and salt and a way to turn the cream to butter. I used my Kitchen Aid mixer, but you can use a jar, a hand mixer, or a butter churn. If you have one. Check this out and go do it. So easy. I Can't believe it was that easy. Butter1 c. Heavy Whipping Creampinch of saltMixer or jar with a lidPut the cream in a bowl, your mixer bowl, or a jar and put the lid on. Mix like you are going to make whipped … [Read more...]
Honey Wheat Bread
I have a neighbor (well, lots of neighbors) who makes her own bread everyday. She doesn't buy it at the store. If they are out of bread, she hurries and makes some, instead of running to the store (which is 30 miles away from us anyway so you kinda have to be stocked up on food and such just for living, let alone for disasters). I think she rocks. She plants a massive garden each year and cans all her own veggies. She doesn't buy any canned veggies for her family. She has it all from her garden. … [Read more...]
Cheesy BBQ Chicken and Rice
These come from Kraft Foods. I liked them but I think next time will use pinto beans instead of the black beans. It's just my preference, but you can make them just the way I did. I bet you're thinking, "BBQ Rice?" It's really pretty good. Give it a try...BBQ Chicken and Rice1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into strips 2 cups instant white rice, uncooked 1 cups Barbecue Sauce 1-1/2 cups water 1 cup canned black beans or pinto beans, drained 1-1/2 … [Read more...]
Strawberry Freezer Jam
Homemade jam is the only jam I can eat. Because once I tasted it, there was no turning back to store bought jam. Ever. Especially when this is so easy to make. Strawberries were on sale for $6 a flat. A flat! So I bought some and made strawberry pancakes, strawberry julius, and strawberry shortcake. And this jam. Three ingredients are all you need for the homemade goodness that is this jam. Anyone can make it. So what are you waiting for? Strawberry Freezer … [Read more...]
Happy Cinco de Mayo!
Today is Mexico's Independence Day and a reason to make all kinds of yummy Mexican goodies. Now, my computer doesn't have access to the internet right now so I am borrowing my brother-in-law's laptop so I can have internet. What would I do without it? My point is that I don't have my pictures on here to share with you so instead I will suggest some awesome recipes with the links for you to check out. Main course: Chimichangas from KraftSide Dish: Refried Beans Supreme from KraftAnd dessert, … [Read more...]
BBQ Country Style Pork Ribs
Here's one for a busy day. BBQ Country Style Pork Ribs... three ingredients and that's it. I love my slow cooker. A lot. Slow Cookers should be on everyone's wedding registry, baby shower registry, birthday list, Christmas list etc. Everyone needs a slow cooker. They save so much time and make the best food! You can make anything in a slow cooker aka Crock Pot. You can even make dessert in a slow cooker like Hot Fudge Brownies. These BBQ Country Style Pork Ribs are so easy to make and … [Read more...]
Strawberry Julius
Somehow I deleted this post so here it is again. Super refreshing and perfect using the strawberries I froze. Just thaw and add to the other ingredients and blend it up.Strawberry Julius1 c. water1 c. milk1 c. sugar1 tsp. vanill extract1 pound strawberries*1 tray of iceMix all in a blender.*You can make this into an orange julius by substituting a small can of frozen orange juice concentrate for the strawberries. You can also sub other fruit for the strawberries.Printable Recipe … [Read more...]
Strawberry Pancakes
Spring is here and that means Strawberries! I do love them. Very much. I make jam and a yummy drink and strawberry shortcake. But this year, I wanted more than that. So I went on a mission of searching All Recipes for recipes using fresh strawberries. I found this pancake recipe and made it for dinner that night. Yes, dinner. I couldn't wait until morning to make it for breakfast. I know, it's what I do. These were so de-freaking-licious that I made them again two days later for breakfast. I … [Read more...]
Chicken and Broccoli Casserole
Broccoli is my favorite vegetable, I believe. Right there with fresh corn on the cob. My mother-in-law made this dish for a church dinner and I went home and looked up the recipe on Kraft Food's website. I made it for dinner the next night since my family wasn't at the dinner to taste it. So good... And I got to use my new Le Creuset baking dish I received from CSN Stores. I love it! It is my new favorite thing! It is stoneware and so easy to clean. It can go in the dishwasher, too. Love it and … [Read more...]
Perfect Boiled Eggs
I know this is late for Easter, but people still make boiled eggs other times of the year, right? Egg salad sandwiches are a favorite of mine. Take some boiled eggs, mix with mayo or salad dressing, maybe some mustard and relish if you want and spread on a piece of bread. I like to make it and toast it like a grilled cheese sandwich. So good! So here's the way to make perfect boiled eggs. Nice and yellow. Not the yucky green color (which is the protein being burned from overcooking them. Gross, … [Read more...]
