Tag: Staples

Aug 11 2023

Italian Sausage Seasoning: Easy, Quick, and Just How You Like It!

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Italian sausage is something I use often for pasta and our weekly pizza nights. Lately we’ve all been feeling the pinch of higher food costs, particularly for meat. One way...

Homemade Yogurt: a Simple and Decadent Treat

Aug 01 2023

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Homemade Yogurt: a Simple and Decadent Treat

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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...

Garlic Herb Steak Seasoning; My New Cooking Staple

Jul 04 2023

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Garlic Herb Steak Seasoning; My New Cooking Staple

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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...

My Cornbread Pie, an Easy Quick Weeknight Dinner

Apr 20 2023

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My Cornbread Pie, an Easy Quick Weeknight Dinner

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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...

Grandma’s 1-2-3-4 Cake, aka the Best Cake Ever!

Apr 17 2023

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Grandma’s 1-2-3-4 Cake, aka the Best Cake Ever!

by Audra

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This is the recipe for Grandma Helen’s legendary 1-2-3-4 Cake. Not only is it the best pound cake in the world, it has the best cake story in the world....

Crumb-Topped Gingerbread, a Simple Delicious Dessert

Jan 27 2023

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Crumb-Topped Gingerbread, a Simple Delicious Dessert

by Audra

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Allow me to introduce you to one of my oldest and most special cakes, Crumb-Topped Gingerbread! This recipe is adapted from a cookbook by one of my favorite writers named...

Creamy Broccoli Casserole, Simple and Delicious

Jan 25 2023

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Creamy Broccoli Casserole, Simple and Delicious

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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...

Tried and True Famous Oatmeal Macaroons Made Your Way!

Jan 09 2023

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Tried and True Famous Oatmeal Macaroons Made Your Way!

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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...

Homemade Hot Cocoa Mix, a Perfect Simple Christmas Treat!

Dec 13 2022

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Homemade Hot Cocoa Mix, a Perfect Simple Christmas Treat!

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There’s nothing as cozy as hot drinks in the winter, my kids love them. We stock up on herbal tea and I always keep a big jar of Hot Cocoa...

Creamy Sausage Pasta, a Perfect Quick Weeknight Supper

Dec 10 2022

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Creamy Sausage Pasta, a Perfect Quick Weeknight Supper

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What’s not to love about a rich delicious pasta dish that’s also quick and easy? This Creamy Sausage Pasta is all those things! My family LOVES this recipe and asks...