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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Make Ahead Foolproof Gravy

Gravy that can be made early in the day (if you want) then reheated to save you time when the turkey is done and it’s time to eat. You won’t believe how delicious and easy this is! This is the way I always make my gravy anytime of the year. To see my simple step by step directions with pictures […]

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Thick Creamy Chicken & White Rice Soup

Thick, creamy and delicious! White rice, carrots, onions, celery and chicken in a thick and creamy soup. Slice the carrots, celery and onion. In a large pot over medium heat add the water, chicken broth, carrots, celery, onion, pepper and Adobo seasoning. Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer and cover. Cook for 15 minutes. Add the […]

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Pumpkin Bundt Cake

A fabulous Pumpkin Cake made in a Bundt pan. I sprinkled mine with powdered sugar and served it with vanilla ice cream or you can drizzle it with icing. Source: Jenny Hartin Spray a 12 cup Bundt pan with cooking oil. In a large bowl beat the sugar and butter until light and fluffy. Add the vanilla and mix. Add […]

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