I know, I know. No one really enjoys leftovers. Gracious, I don't even enjoy them as they are. But, have you ever thought of what they could be? Cucumbers wilting? Slice them into coins and freeze them in a single layer on a plate. Once frozen, transfer to sandwich-size zipper baggies for storage. Use them … Continue reading Stretch Your Budget and Enrich Your Plate – With Leftovers!
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Easy Creamy Salsa Dip
Looking for something relatively inexpensive to round out a meal and increase its rib-sticking qualities? Check out this fast and easy creamy salsa dip. With just three ingredients, it doesn't get much easier than this. You'll need a package of cream cheese (we tested with ALDI brand), a 14-or-so ounce can of diced tomatoes and … Continue reading Easy Creamy Salsa Dip
The Real Deal Cream Gravy
Did you read my last post, and get to the part where it said, "for the love, make some cream gravy" and then flail your hands in dismay? Fear not, dear reader, for I shall come to your aid. Remember that? Gorgeous, right? There are many things that really need a quality gravy to accompany … Continue reading The Real Deal Cream Gravy
Fruit and Herb Waters (Reblog)
I know I don't typically repost things, but I found a great site with several herb/fruit water recipes - and it's got gorgeous pictures. Check it out: http://www.theyummylife.com/Flavored_Water
How to Rescue a Dry, Overdone Pot Roast
Sermon run later than expected? Forget what time you put the roast on? Tried to do it overnight and ended up with a hard piece of meat and a pan coated with condensed juices? As long as nothing burned, this can still be salvaged into a tasty meal. Take the meat out of the pan … Continue reading How to Rescue a Dry, Overdone Pot Roast
Song for a Fifth Child, by Ruth Hulburt Hamilton
Mother, oh Mother, come shake out your cloth, Empty the dustpan, poison the moth, Hang out the washing and butter the bread, Sew on a button and make up a bed. Where is the mother whose house is so shocking? She’s up in the nursery, blissfully rocking. Oh, I’ve grown shiftless as Little Boy Blue … Continue reading Song for a Fifth Child, by Ruth Hulburt Hamilton
Fluffy Chicken-Fried Chicken
Everyone has an opinion on fried chicken. This is mine. If you like super crunchy chicken with a dark golden brown crust, you should probably walk away. This is a plate-sized pounded chicken breast, moist and beautiful, in a fluffy cloud of delicate crust. It is a lovely thing, but it's my lovely thing. It … Continue reading Fluffy Chicken-Fried Chicken
Mexican Casserole
So, my husband loves his mother's mexican casserole, but for obvious reasons, I don't want all the preservatives and weirdness that comes with the cream-soup-sauce. This evening, I whipped up my own version of perfectly awesome mexican casserole, without the canned soups. Below is an approximation of my recipe, as I do most of my … Continue reading Mexican Casserole
Glorious Hot Fudge Sauce
Hubby and I decided to take the children out for ice cream this evening, in honor of St. Valentine's Day. We decided on hamburgers instead, and the children got shakes with their meals. I did, however, manage to score three pints of gingerbread ice cream while we were at Braum's: This idea came about because … Continue reading Glorious Hot Fudge Sauce
In Memoriam: Ruth Jeanette (Owen) Williams
In case you think I've forgotten, I haven't. 6 years without your mama is long enough for anyone. Thanks to my dear friend Sarah for filling in for me behind the piano tonight. Sometimes a soul can only take so much grief in a day. I've nothing profound to say, really. The Sunday school lesson … Continue reading In Memoriam: Ruth Jeanette (Owen) Williams
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