Quick and Easy Cooking on a Budget
My husband’s grandmother introduced me to rum cake nearly 30 years ago. She always made one (or more) at Christmas, and even though she’s been gone since 2009, I still make at least one for Christmas, and it always makes me think of her, especially since this is her recipe! Not only is this a […]
Give Red Velvet Cake a Christmas twist by making one layer red and one layer green. It looks so pretty and festive and tastes oh so good! Ingredients: 1 c. butter, softened 2 c. sugar 2 eggs 1 T. cocoa 1 oz. green food coloring 1 oz. red food coloring 2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour […]
Although Waldorf Salad makes a great side dish at any time of year, I love to serve it during the Christmas season and use both red and green apples to give it a festive look. When choosing apples for this dish, be sure they are nice and firm. I wash the apples but I don’t […]
Known as the most popular dish in Spain, Paella (pronounced pie-ay-ya) is a dish from the Valencia region and is often referred to as the “national dish of Spain.” But the draw-back for most of us is that although paella is delicious, it can be too pricey for many of us. The ingredient that gives […]
This recipe is easy, but it is not as “quick” as most of the recipes I share here. Most of my recipes only require about 15 minutes of prep time. This one takes about 30 minutes, and it needs to cook for 30 minutes, so you will need to allow at least an hour to […]
Not only is this coconut cake easy, it is moist and so delicious! You won’t believe how easy it is to make this cake from scratch. My youngest son turned 19 this week, and this is the birthday cake he wanted. Since I had not made this in a long time, I was glad he […]
As the days get longer and the temperatures climb higher, my family prefers something cold for dinner rather than something hot. I love this easy creamy slaw because I can make it ahead and pull it out of the fridge when we need it. I love cabbage because it is healthy and because there are […]
Give your chicken and rice an Italian flair with Chicken Risotto. This economical dish is quick, easy, and so delicious! Not only is this dish quick and easy, you can make it in one dish, so cleaning up is easy too. Risotto is traditionally made with Arborio rice. You can substitute any type of white […]
Strawberries are in season, so it’s time for all things strawberry. My family loves strawberries and they love pie, so for them, it doesn’t get any better than this yummy strawberry pie. You will need to start with 3 cups of strawberries. Wash, hull, and slice 2 cups of your fresh strawberries. You will need […]
You know how it is. As your kids get older, it is harder to get the whole family together for a meal. Two of my sons no longer live at home, and one of them is married. They have busy lives as do my husband and me and our youngest son. Even though we are […]