Sep 25 2023
Roasted Cauliflower; a Healthy, Easy, and Delicious Side
I don’t know about you but sometimes I can think of a great main dish for dinner but side dishes can leave me staring blankly at the wall. The sheer...
Tag: Frugal Cooking
Sep 18 2023
World’s Best Easy Chocolate Cake!
This is my story of discovering the Best Easy Chocolate Cake. When my six kids were little I often had days when I NEEDED chocolate! It didn’t matter if it...
Sep 09 2023
Aunt Becky’s Treat; A Favorite Simple Frugal Snack
Growing up, my mom always made Aunt Becky’s Treat for us. Legend has it that my Aunt Becky gave her the recipe but I’ve never checked to see where my...
Aug 01 2023
Homemade Yogurt: a Simple and Decadent Treat
Back in the olden days, also known as the 80s, my mom and fellow pioneer homeschoolers in our little Louisiana town discovered homemade yogurt. My mom was part of a...
Jul 04 2023
Garlic Herb Steak Seasoning; My New Cooking Staple
One advantage of a well-stocked spice cabinet is that you can make a huge variety of spice and herb blends any time you want to. There are several blends I...
Apr 20 2023
My Cornbread Pie, an Easy Quick Weeknight Dinner
I grew up eating Cornbread Pie, although my mom called it Shepherd’s Pie. It’s so simple and quick to make. When I’m running short on time and don’t have a...
Mar 30 2023
Homemade Pigs in Blankets: a Fun Easy Family Meal
A tradition at our house is fun food on the weekends. Usually this means homemade pizza on Friday nights but sometimes we like to change it up and have gourmet...
Jan 25 2023
Creamy Broccoli Casserole, Simple and Delicious
Every so often you come across a recipe that’s an instant favorite and this is one of those for my kids. They all love this Creamy Broccoli Casserole! It’s their...
Jan 17 2023
Hot Fudge Sauce That Will Change Your Life
I want to share one of my all-time favorite recipes with you. This hot fudge sauce has been a constant in our family ever since we were a family. The...
Jan 09 2023
Tried and True Famous Oatmeal Macaroons Made Your Way!
One of the first cookbooks I bought was a collection of Mennonite recipes and this recipe for Oatmeal Macaroons quickly became a favorite. I’ve made it so often that the...