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Biscuits and Sausage Gravy

There is something about a good and hearty biscuit topped with creamy sausage gravy that gets me going in the morning. I am sharing a recipe that my grandmother used to make for us, and that I now make for my family. My grandmother was from Texas and most of her recipes were hearty and southern in nature. I enjoy making Biscuits and Sausage Gravy on a weekend when I can spend the time to make it right, and then savor it with a cup of good coffee. The preparation is easy and the total cooking time is very little. … Continue reading →

Creamy Chicken and Biscuits

I saw this recipe and I knew I had to share it with you. Today in Southern California the weather is crisp again. It rained this morning and I’m sitting here at my desk with a cozy blanket over my legs. Never mind the fact that it will be 80 degrees tomorrow—today it is lovely. And today I want these creamy chicken and biscuits. If you’re looking for a simple yet decadent recipe to prepare for your family tonight, I hope you’ll consider this one. Add additional spices to suit your family’s tastes, and if you’d like, you can add … Continue reading →

The Easy Way to Cook from Scratch

Cooking from scratch is a great way to reduce your overall food bill. Eating out can cost three or four times as much as cooking at home, on average. Faced with the reality of the savings, why don’t we all cook more and eat out less? Well, one of the main reasons is that the idea of cooking every meal at home when our lives are so busy can seem daunting. Guess what, though? Eating at home can actually be less time consuming than going out in many cases. Plus, if you follow the following advice, you will see that … Continue reading →

The Secret Ingredient You Need to Have on Hand

Have you discovered the wonders of sour cream? Sour cream is great because you can add it to just about anything to get a creamier, richer, or more moist result. I consider it a “pantry essential” as it’s the best way I know of to make a quick dip or add flavor and texture to a flat sauce. Here are a few of my favorite sour cream hints and tips: A Quick Dip Combine equal parts sour cream and mayonnaise. Then add chives, bacon and tomatoes for a quick and tasty dip for last minute company. Creamier Pasta Sauce Want … Continue reading →

Super Easy Super Bowl Finger Foods

The NFL’s biggest game of the year is just a few days away and today my local grocery store was packed with shoppers loading up for Super Bowl parties. (At least according to the folks standing in front and back of me in line.) Frankly, I was a bit surprised that so many Wisconsinites planned to go all out for a game they were convinced they would be watching in person while cheering on the Green Bay Packers. Alas, it appears those same fans plan to replace the bitter taste in their mouths with chips and dip and other spicy … Continue reading →

Oven Roast and Easy Left-Over Ideas

Roast is one of those comfort foods that most everyone enjoys. There are many ways to use a roast for a delicious and satisfying meal. Todays recipe features an oven roast. The oven roast is easy to prepare and does not require a lot of babysitting. It provides for tasty leftovers and a yummy main course. For This Recipe You Will Need: ·1 Bottom Round Roast (Approx. 3-4 pounds) ·Salt and pepper ·1 large onion that is sliced To Prepare This Recipe Follow These Simple Instructions: In a roasting pan on the rack, place the beef, fat side up. Season … Continue reading →

What is Pantry Cooking?

There will likely be times in most of our lives when we have some type of financial, natural, or other type of emergency where it will be helpful to have some emergency food on hand. In these times, will we know what to do with cans and cans of wheat, rice, and beans? If the idea of making cheese and sour cream from powdered milk sounds way out of your realm of comfort, you might like to look at a different method for storing food known to some as pantry cooking food storage. Put loosely, pantry cooking is preparing meals … Continue reading →

Sneaky Mama’s Top 9 Tips for Picky Eaters

A few weeks ago, I promised to share some of my secrets to get a picky eater eating more than 2 foods. This is what came of that: The Sneaky Mama’s Guide. I welcome questions on your picky eating problems and I will share a one or two recipes each week until I run out of all my picky eating ideas! I hope it is helpful. I cannot pretend to have all the answers for getting your picky eater to eat. I do hope however, that over the course of several weeks you find at least one tidbit in this … Continue reading →