Apple Butter

Apple season brings forth many delicious recipes and this is a good one.  My daughter-in-law, Shaina, makes apple butter every year and it’s one of my favorite treats.  She always goes the extra mile and decorates the jars with a cute little ribbon, making it perfect for gift giving. Spiced Autumn Apple Butter Ingredients: -8lbs …

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Potato Disks

I saw these on social media somewhere, but can’t remember where.  Anyway, we were looking for a side dish to make with homemade hamburgers and didn’t want to make french fries because they turn out soggy.  I remembered these little goodies and made them and boy are they good.  The pictures don’t do them justice. …

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Chili to boast about

Remember back in the day the saying was “a roast to boast about”?  I think it was a commercial or something.  Well, my husband, the Biker, makes a mean pot of chili and I am boasting.  Give this recipe a try and let me know what you think. 3 lbs. ground beef – browned 1 …

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Big A$$ Beans

Gene has been making these beans for years now. We call them Big Ass Beans, because its a big ass crock pot full of beans, that I could (and do) eat as a meal. Originally he got the recipe from a friend, Judy Burley, and we fell in love with it, so it’s become a …

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Chop Suey

A couple of weeks ago for our family meal we had Chop Suey or Stir Fry.  In our house we use the terms interchangeably.  I know there is a difference, but we have our family thing, you know?  So, here is how we make it, let me know how you make yours. I use the …

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Buffalo Chicken Dip

My daughter-in-law, Shaina, makes this delicious Buffalo Chicken Dip and graciously shared the recipe with me, so I could share it with you.  I made it for an appetizer this week and it’s delicious!  Great to take as a dish to pass or a football snack! Buffalo Chicken Wing Dip 3 – cooked and shredded …

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Chicken Pot Pies

We have family dinner every Sunday for our kids, grandkids and my mother-in-law.  It’s something we started when they started moving out of the house.  After a while, we found it difficult to decide what to make and came up with the idea that everyone would write a dinner idea on a piece of paper and …

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Eggplant Parmesan

Entering the fall of the year, is a great time to make Eggplant Parmesan.  I found this recipe on Allrecipes and thought it was the perfect side for our grilled chicken.  It’s also so darn good, so I hope you’ll give it a shot. Ingredients 3 eggplant, peeled and thinly sliced 2 eggs, beaten 4 …

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Carmel Apple Pizza

I’ve been making this dessert for years and my kids request it often.  I hope you enjoy it and since apple season is upon us, it’s the perfect “almost fall” recipe. Ingredients: 1 tube (16-1/2 ounces) refrigerated peanut butter cookie dough 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup peanut butter 1/2 cup packed brown …

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