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Is it safe to say the weather is finally starting to turn for most of us? If it is where you live, you may be reaching for warm, comforting foods to offset the chill felt outdoors. Roasting the vegetables in the oven will warm your kitchen and as a bonus, fill your house with wonderful scents. Serve with your favorite roll and a spread of butter. Butternut and Acorn Squash Soup Makes several servings 1 butternut squash, halved and seeded 1 acorn squash, halved…
I love baking, but I’m definitely not a ‘stand around kneading dough’ kind of girl. My technique in the kitchen is get in, get out, and enjoy the tasty treats. This recipe for Beer Bread fits that description perfectly. It is delicious, so much so that I’m often taken aback after trying a slice while it is still warm from the oven. It is a great addition to your dinner, or with a pat of butter as an afternoon snack. Beer Bread Makes 6-8 Servings…
First you need to thaw 1lb of frozen bread dough. Then you divide/roll into 16 balls of dough, like so… Melt some butter in a bowl…mix some parmesan cheese and some yummy seasonings (I used italian, dill, basil, garlic, rosemary) in another bowl…dip each ball into the melted butter and then into the seasonings and put them in a loaf pan like so….(not too much butter)…
I had this delicious fruit salad a lot growing up. A typical 5 Cup Fruit Salad is very similar, but this fruit salad utilizes fresh strawberries and bananas, and omits the coconut. Totally delicious and comforting. I am using my best guess on amounts for this recipe. Please use your best judgment and increase or decrease the fruit amounts listed to suit your tastes. Marshmallow Fruit Salad Makes 8-12 servings
Oh boy. These are so, so very good. Be sure to eat them warm, fresh out of the oven. I grew up with these. It just doesn’t get much better. Besides being easy and delicious, Cheesy Parmesan Italian Biscuits are versatile. Pair them with a steak and salad, or your favorite Italian meal, basically any place where you’d serve basic breadsticks or biscuits. Cheesy Parmesan Italian Biscuits Makes about 10 biscuits 1 c. grated Parmesan (I used the kind in the green bottle, the way…
Guest post by Sue at My Party of 6. This is my absolute FAVORITE autumn dish. It is very easy to make, and yet, everyone RAVES about it and begs for the recipe. It has been a hit everywhere I’ve taken it, including Thanksgiving dinner last year. You will need: 1 butternut squash 2 apples – whatever variety you like 1/3 cup of brown sugar, packed 3 Tablespoons of cold butter 1 Tablespoon of flour 1 teaspoon of salt 1/4 teaspoon of ground cinnamon 1/4…
Looking for a new twist on classic kids cuisine? Try out these kid approved Corndog Muffins. Utilizing cornbread mix makes them perfect for a mom on the go! You can serve these with a little yellow mustard or ketchup if you’d prefer. Enjoy! Corndog Muffins Makes 18 muffins 2 (8.5 ounce) packages cornbread mix 2 tablespoons brown sugar 2 eggs 1 1/2 cups milk 1 cup grated Cheddar cheese 9 hot dogs, cut into chunks 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).…
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