Sides

Spatzle (German Dumplings)

Spatzle is a tiny seasoned dumpling made in Germany and is typically served as a side dish or with sauces and gravies. They are very easy to make and are usually strained through a colander into hot boiling water and cooked to perfection. You can find affordable spatzle makers online or you can simply use… Continue reading Spatzle (German Dumplings)

Soups And Stews

Slow-Cooker Copy-Cat Campbell’s Tomato Soup

We love tomato soup in this family. I try to make it as often as I can. Even in the summer and especially if one of us is not feeling the best. Tomato soup is just one of the ultimate comfort foods that is high on our list of delicious meals to eat. I make… Continue reading Slow-Cooker Copy-Cat Campbell’s Tomato Soup

Dinner

Brown Rice Congee With Bacon And Kale

Congee is such a wonderfully comforting meal and easy to make. You can make this in various ways and they are all out of this world delicious. The rice is cooked down until it is soft and porridge-like and then you add your favorite toppings. It is so good, perfect for the colder winter months… Continue reading Brown Rice Congee With Bacon And Kale

Sides

Cranberry Sauce

I love cranberry sauce. I don't care if it is homemade, store-bought, whole berry, or jellied. It is so good and I love it in all sorts of holiday recipes or just by itself on toast. I know, it's weird to have it on toast but I love it. I'll take that weirdness as a… Continue reading Cranberry Sauce

Snacks

Garlic And Herb Stuffed Dates

There is nothing easier to put together for a gathering than appetizers. Some are much easier than others but they are all so delicious and might I say that there is nothing wrong with appetizers for dinner. I love making a few delicious appetizers to eat for dinner on occasion. This is one recipe that… Continue reading Garlic And Herb Stuffed Dates

Desserts

Vanilla Marshmallows

The storebought marshmallows have their place but nothing comes close to the delightfulness of homemade marshmallows. I could eat them just plain or more specifically on a good cup of hot chocolate. Marshmallows are so easy to make and they are so adaptable that you can flavor them however you like. The longest part of… Continue reading Vanilla Marshmallows

Breads

Cheddar Jalapeno Bread

This bread is a wonderful bread to have any time of year. It makes really flavorful sandwiches and great avocado toast, and it is delicious as is. When I make this bread I typically double the recipe and make two loaves. I keep one to eat and the other I slice and place in freezer… Continue reading Cheddar Jalapeno Bread

Breads

Pimento Cheese Bread

I love making new styles of bread, especially around the holidays. I know that you can serve bread anytime during the year and I always make bread. I like sourdough and yeasted bread alike. There is just something therapeutic to me to get out the flour and make a delicious loaf of bread. Some find… Continue reading Pimento Cheese Bread