Easy Amish Style Stovetop Dressing

This one skillet Stovetop Dressing reminds me of the kind of dressing we eat in Amish Country. Buttery toasted bread cubes, celery, onion, herbs all mixed with chicken broth and completely cooked on the stovetop. Add carrots, raisins, chicken etc. if you wish. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the diced celery and diced onion. […]

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Butter Fried Potatoes With Onions

This is one of my favorite ways to make potatoes. Add bacon and it gets even better, but then bacon makes everything better. Throw in green or red pepper or even cheese, the possibilities are endless. I am posting this for the people that are new to cooking and to remind seasoned cooks how versatile this recipe can be. We […]

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Chili Cheese Dog Casserole

I love a good Chili Dog and this was SO GOOD! There is never a right way or wrong way to make any of your favorite foods. I even used cheese sticks and pizza dough in this recipe, the sky’s the limit! Spread the chili into a 9” x 13” casserole dish. Divide the pizza dough into 6 equal pieces. […]

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Easy Basic White Sauce

Do you remember when your Mom or Grandma made a basic white sauce to put over food like vegetables, chicken, lamb, shrimp, fish, beef, veal or ham? You can even add curry, dill, mustard or cheese with this White Sauce (directions on recipe card). It’s possible they made this sauce by Betty Crocker! To see my step by step directions […]

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Did You Know – Butter vs Margarine

When you bake your holiday cookies, do you use butter or margarine? I never use margarine because butter adds so much flavor and gives me better results, in my opinion. According to Taste of Homes: Butter will keep in the refrigerator for 1-3 months before the quality goes down. Margarine will last 3-4 months, unopened, before the quality goes down. […]

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