Cooking & Baking

If you are looking for a recipe that is quick and easy this one fits the bill. You can make this in about twelve minutes and have something that will disappear just as fast. Best of all these are...

How To Make Gingerbread Boy Or Girl Cookies

Gift Jars can be a great gift for anytime of year and even a great addition to themed gift baskets. Mason-type canning jars are not expensive and can be purchased a dozen to a box at discount...

Most cheesecake recipes are designed to be baked in a 9-inch or 10-inch springform pan. You can mix up a standard recipe and divide it among two 5-inch pans with good results, but baking just one...

This is a wonderful present to give to a friend or loved one this holiday or anytime of year. I have done this in the past and the receivers love the idea of a pretty gift jar with comfort food...

Need a fun Christmas cookie treat for your school class party or Christmas party at home? Here is a Christmas cookie recipe for Santa's Whiskers. You guessed it, the whiskers are really coconut...

Instead of buying the store brought kind, use this recipe to make your own gingerbread for cookies or houses !

How long does it take to make a good Chili? Some cook it for hours to get that flavor.. but there is a very fast way that ends up just as delicious!

Legumes like black-eyed peas--which are really beans, not peas--are a healthy food choice, packed with plenty of protein and fiber. This cold black-eyed pea salad is an excellent side dish, or it...

Here's a recipe even your kids will love! Devoid of wine and other spices that turn young palates away, this dish will earn you extra hugs when done. It is one of our weekly favorites. Publix...

Nothing beats home cooking, but sometimes it take just too much time. Here is a simple and quick recipe that you can make in 30 minutes flat including cooking time. This is great for romantic...

Feeding a large group of people and need easy recipes for a crowd? I'm including several and this one is for making Vermont Johnny Cake. Using TWO 18 X 26 X 2 inch pan, It enough to make 125...

If you like bananas, then you will want to try my easy banana nut bread recipe. This recipe is good as breakfast bread or just as a snack. It tastes great with a hot cup of coffee or tea. It has...

This article will show you how to make this yummy treat great for anytime of the day!

Feeding a large group of people and need easy recipes for a crowd? I'm including several and this one is for making No Bake Chocolate Cookies. Yields 90 cookies. Also Check out my other recipes...

There is nothing like throwing out a box cake mix and making a good old fashion cake from scratch. This recipe will make you glad you put in the extra work for this Dark Chocolate cake my family...

Feeding a large group of people and need easy recipes for a crowd? I'm including several and this one is for a Lemon Sauce for pouring over Pound Cake or Angel Food Cake. Makes 100 servings of...

Feeding a large group of people and need easy recipes for a crowd? I'm including several and this one is for Fudge Pudding Cake. Makes ONE pans sized 18 X 26 X 2 inches or about 80 servings....

Do you love peanut butter cookies, but hate the massive amounts of sugar they contain? White sugar is hazardous to your health - it increases your chances of diabetes and packs on pounds, among...

Feeding a large group of people and need easy recipes for a crowd? I'm including several and this one is for BBQ Beef Sandwiches. It serves about 100 people of ONE sandwich each. Check out my...

Years ago I went to a Winter Camp as a counsellor for church teens and the camp served these cookies with hot chocolate. One bite and I was hooked. I asked the cook for the recipe and he gave it...

This is an excellent side dish - nutritious, delicious, elegant, and inexpensive! It is very quick and easy to make. Honey Glazed Carrots, with their bright orange color and fresh flavor, are a...

In this article I'm going to teach you how to make delicious homemade brownies that you, your friends and the whole family will enjoy.

Apple - Pecan Pancakes are a staple at our house on Christmas and New Years morning. In fact they are great anytime of the year. They are a warm delight when adding extra whipped cream. Easy to...

This is how my step grandmother cooked pumpkin for the holidays.. Some call it cooked pumpkin and some call it pumpkin butter. It is delicious! It may be used in your favorite pumpkin recipes.

You recently purchased a FoodSaver, a vacuum packaging system, and have been using it to seal meat and vegetables for storage in your refrigerator's freezer. Now you are wondering if you can use...

Every wonder how red lobster makes their cheddar bay biscuits, well look no farther. Follow the easy steps to make your own cheddar bay biscuits at home that go great with anything you have for...

Just home from work and you are reminded that you have PTA potluck in an hour? Do not despair. You can throw together a really good broccoli casserole in five minutes, toss it in the oven, hop...

This is a creamy, dreamy chocolate fudge in a handy, bite-sized form. It’s so easy to grab and eat that it won’t last long! Try it at your next party or when the family is settling down for a...

The secret to a really good chicken pot pie is making everything from scratch including the crust. It takes time but the pie can be made ahead and put into the oven later. This is an excellent...

Sometimes there's nothing better to warm you--body and soul--than a nice, hot bowl of homemade soup with crackers crumbled over the top. Yum, right? It doesn't get any better, does it? It could....

This is an old coffee cake recipe my mom used to make, it is fantastic if made correctly and won me a blue ribbon.

A great breakfast muffin to start the day. Not sweet, but savory. Instead of toast in the morning, try this muffin! Makes 12 muffins. Can be mixed by hand, no electric mixer needed.

A glass pan is not an ideal piece of bakeware to bake a pizza in but it can be used if necessary. Glass pans conduct heat very well and foods tend to bake faster in a piece of glassware than they...

An easy but very special holiday treat. Irish Coffee Muffins. Makes 12 muffin servings. This recipe can be made by hand, no electric mixer needed. Please note: Liquor is included in this recipe.

A cake baked in the slow cooker for a holiday treat makes perfect sense! Why it is one of the busiest days of the year! Put it on early in the morning, set it, and forget it. Then when it’s time...

Green Giant offers consumers several complete skillet meals which can be easily be prepared in less than 30 minutes, using one pan. The specific directions of each meal may vary slightly, so be...

Eating gluten free or making a treat for someone living gluten free can be simple and delicious. Home made yummy gluten-free oatmeal raisin cookies are easy with this recipe. It will be hard to...

This cookie recipe is guaranteed to make absolutely delicious oatmeal cookies that everyone will love. I myself rate them with 5 stars. This recipe is easy to follow and will much bunches of...

How to make delicious homemade snickerdoodle for your friends and loved ones for a delicious treat!

There are times when the recipe calls for something you may not have on hand and don't want to make the trip to get it. Maybe you want to use up what you do have. Here are some suggestions for...

Vegetable Soufflé is an easy and economical way to transform leftovers into a wonderful main dish or can be served as a side dish. Any vegetable or available ingredient can be used to create...

Sweet potatoes are almost a must during the holiday season. Whether they are baked, candied or made into a casserole. This sweet potato souffle is a great take-along dish. Can easily be made ahead...

This article will guide you through the preparation of no-bake oatmeal cookies.

Oh, those wonderful turkey leftovers after family and friends have had their fill and headed back home! No matter if it's the white meat or dark meat that you like, and no matter if you bake,...

Pizza night has been a tradition in our family for quite some time. Unfortunately, the cost of take-out pizza became too great, so we experimented with making our own. After a little trial and...

In the late 20th century, Southwestern and Mexican-style dishes have gained in popularity all over America. One of the most popular flavors to emerge from this epicurean trend is chipotle, or...

If you want to surprise your holiday guests and family with a delicious Thanksgiving turkey dinner this year, this is the recipe for you. If you follow this recipe right I guarantee your turkey...

Tortillas have been a staple in Mexican cuisine for thousands of years. Tortillas are used for a variety of foods, including tacos, tamales, burritos and tostadas. There are different ways to make...

Granola bars are a great healthy breakfast for people who find themselves rushing out the door each morning. Make these chewy granola bars ahead of time and you'll have plenty to get you through...