Jun 03 2026
Fresh Lemon Curd; Easy to Make and Perfect Every Time!
If you’ve never had fresh Lemon Curd then you are in for a treat! This rich, bright, sweet, and tart filling or spread is quick and easy to make. I...
Tag: Simple Food
May 20 2026
Red Lentil Soup; an Easy, Comforting, and Frugal Meal
Over here I like to make a few vegetarian meals every week. Sometimes I’m craving a particular dish, like my baked Macaroni and Cheese. Other times this kids request one...
May 06 2026
Sourdough Bagels that are Easy and Delicious!
If you’ve ever wanted to try making sourdough bagels, I have the recipe for you! This recipe is easy to make and consistently yields beautiful, delicious, perfect bagels. It’s based...
Apr 29 2026
Naughty Green Beans: the Best Easy Side Dish
We call this delicious side dish “Naughty Green Beans” and it one that’s requested very often. When my second daughter was born, a friend brought us a meal that included...
Mar 11 2026
Use it up and Save Money: Skillet Chicken Pot Pie
This Use it Up! series is all about how to save money on groceries by using up what you have on hand. We all end up with leftovers from last...
Feb 27 2026
Broccoli Cheese Soup: Simple Soup that Beats the Restaurants!
Sometimes you just need a big bowl of creamy cheesy soup and this Broccoli Cheese Soup hits the spot! It’s full of vegetables, tender fresh broccoli, rich broth, and sharp...
Feb 11 2026
No-Bake Cookies, a Quick and Easy Chocolate Treat
Chocolate No-bake Cookies were the first thing I learned to cook when I was a kid. They have always been a favorite of mine and I loved being able to...
Feb 03 2026
All-Purpose Seasoning Recipe: the Perfect Simple and Easy Blend
I recently came across a recipe for an all-purpose seasoning blend in an old Paula Deen cookbook. She calls it her House Seasoning Mix and now I know why! It...
Dec 04 2025
Chocolate Pecans, a Perfect Gift You’ll Love to Give!
Every Christmas you’ll find me in the kitchen making a batch or two of these Chocolate Pecans to give as gifts and to enjoy as a special snack. The recipe...
Aug 13 2025
Southern Sweet Tea; Make Your Own and Save Money
I grew up in Louisiana and was lucky enough to spend a lot of time at my grandparent’s house. One thing you could always count on was being served a...