With the kids in school and the temperatures not quite up to balmy, this chili recipe will help you out! It is a great make-ahead chili that you can heat up quickly on evenings when your family is going 20 different directions. Enjoy! What You Need: 1 lb ground chuck 1 lg onion, chopped 2 [...]

These cookies are very easy – easier than the length of the recipe makes it look. These are great any time of the year, but Fall seems to make them seem almost a necessity! I make them a little on the big side & add lots of chopped dried fruit and nuts – then they [...]

I know I usually post my own full recipes here, but I came across something today that I HAD to share! http://theurbanhousewife.blogspot.com/2007/09/homemade-vegan-candy-corn-happy.html Head over there & look at the recipe – it looks like it’s a good saturday shindig, but oh so worth it! I WILL be trying these in the near future… Candy Corn [...]

Ingredients: 6 Pears, peeled 1/2 cup white granulated sugar 2 cups red wine 1 cinnamon stick (or a sprinkle of cinnamon) The peel of one lemon 1 tablespoon lemon juice Instructions: Place the pears (peeled) in a medium saucepan and sprinkle the sugar over the pears. Pour the red win over to cover the pears. [...]

Did you know having a glass of red wine a day is a healthy part of your diet regimen? Do you also know what wines compliment foods best? If not, here are some tips and suggestions on a wine for every meal. Traditionally, red wine can be used for poultry; beef; veal; ham; pasta; lamb; [...]

1 container (6 oz.) low-fat plain yogurt, preferably Greek-style 1 medium yellow onion, coarsely chopped 1/2 cup orange juice 1 Tbsp. grated or finely chopped ginger 2-3 garlic cloves 1 tsp. ground coriander 1/2 tsp. turmeric 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper 4 skinless and boneless chicken breasts or thighs 1 Tbsp. canola oil Salt and white [...]

2 pounds hamburger 1 small package blue cheese crumbles* 1/4 cup butter – chilled & cut into small chunks Worchestershire Sauce ground pepper 1/3 sweet onion – finely diced 2 cloves minced garlic seasonings to taste (we like Montreal Steak Seasoning) In a large bowl, combine all ingredients, mixing them well with your hands. Allow [...]

2 packets dry Italian or Zesty Italian dressing mix Water, Oil & Vinegar to make 1 packet of above dressing 1 box pasta – cooked (we use bow ties, shells or radiattori) dry salami – about a 1″ long section 1/2 lb Cheddar cheese, cubed* 1/2 lb Monterey Jack cheese, cubed* 1 head broccoli, washed [...]

I have always loved the combination of chocolate and peanut butter. I used to love the commercials of the kids running into each other, one child with the Hershey chocolate bar, and the other child with a jar of peanut butter. The first time I tried these cookies, I was hooked. The recipe is a [...]

Ingredients: 1 package white cake mix 1 package strawberry gelatin 4 eggs 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1/2 cup water 1 cup fresh sliced strawberries Powdered sugar for dusting Instructions: Preheat oven to 350∞F. Lightly grease two 8-inch square baking pans. Combine cake mix and gelatin in large mixing bowl. Add eggs, oil, water and half [...]