My frozen homegrown blueberries needed to be used up. I found this 1950’s recipe different as there was no actual sugar in the ingredients, only a small amount of blueberry preserves for sweetness. My blueberries are very tart so I put a scoop of ice cream on top to add more sweetness and besides, who doesn’t love vanilla ice cream […]
My mom always bought New Year’s Pretzels. We had a wonderful bakery that made them but they have closed. Popular in German-American communities like Pittsburgh and Sandusky, Ohio. ORIGINS & MEANING GERMAN ROOTS: The tradition comes from German immigrants, linking to the pretzels historical ties to religious observance and blessings. SYMBOLISM: The pretzels twisted shape signifies arms folded in […]
How do you make sure you have kneaded dough long enough? Kneading dough for 10-12 minutes by hand or 8-10 minutes in a mixer are the general standards. Check out these five other ways to tell. Here are a few other things to look for: 1. SMOOTH DOUGH TEST: The dough will start out looking like a lumpy mass […]
You don’t have a pizza pan to make a pizza? No problem when you have pizza you can eat with a fork! I added sausage, onion, mushrooms, peppers, garlic, pepperoni and pizza sauce to our Pizza Pot Pie Casserole. I made a Bisquick baking mix topping for ours but you can use your favorite pot pie topping too, any will […]
Pizza dough filled with Andouille sausage, pineapple, green pepper, tomato sauce and two kinds of cheese. To make this nice and spicy I use creole seasoning, andouille sausage and pepper jack cheese. Keep in mind, if you don’t like spicy use regular sausage and just mozzarella cheese. Spray a cast iron pan, pizza pan or baking sheet with oil. If […]
Shredded chicken rolled up inside canned croissant dough, with broccoli and a sauce made from creamed soup, milk and cheese then baked in the oven. You will want to save this one, it was so good and it feeds four people. Spray a 9” x 13” baking dish with cooking spray. Place shredded cooked chicken on the wide end of […]
When you fry beef, sprinkle it with paprika for extra flavor and to make the beef golden brown. Always thaw beef in the refrigerator for maximum safety. Refrigerate poultry promptly after purchasing it. Keep it in the coldest section of the refrigerator for no more than two days or freeze for longer storage. When you microwave skinless chicken pieces, cover […]
We love Taco Salad so I thought I would create a Taco Pizza. It turned out better than I could have imagined! Pizza crust topped with taco seasoned hamburger and cheese then baked in the oven. When it comes out of the oven add lettuce, tomato, or your favorites and taco sauce. To see my step by step directions with […]
Who needs to order pizza out when it tastes this good from home? The best part about making your own pizza is that you can add whatever you want to it. This pizza reminds me of a pizza cooked in a brick oven only you get to stay home. To see my step by step directions with pictures and a […]
Seasoned ground beef and cheese sticks wrapped up in dinner roll dough then baked in the oven and dunked in your favorite sauce. These turned out fabulous and I didn’t even have to make the dough. I bought frozen dinner roll dough, thawed it overnight in the refrigerator and it couldn’t have been any easier. You are going to love […]