Apple Butter

Apple butter is a delicious and versatile fruit spread made from apples, sugar, and spices. Despite its name, it doesn’t actually contain butter. Instead, the term “butter” in this context refers to the smooth and creamy texture that results from cooking the apples down to a thick, spreadable consistency. Here’s a basic recipe for making … Read more

Fried Cabbage with Bacon and Onions

Fried Cabbage with Bacon and Onions

Fried Cabbage with Bacon, Onion, and Garlic This fried cabbage with bacon is a family favorite that is put into every cookbook for my kids when they move out and get married. It is a beautiful dish with many colors and is cooked low and slow for a rich flavor. Warning, it is addictive! Ingredients … Read more

Baked Chicken Chimichangas

Baked Chicken Chimichangas are a healthier twist on the old classic chimichanga recipe. You won’t even miss these Baked Chicken Chimichangas being fried because they get nice and crispy in this oven-fried version! These chimichangas can easily be made at home so keep this recipe in your keeper file. Baked Chicken Chimichangas with sour cream, … Read more

Italian Lemon Drop Cookies

Italian Lemon Drop Cookies

Cookies are a simple pleasure I can never resist. I love baking them for special occasions or just as a fun activity on a cozy day at home. There’s no shortage of cookie recipes out there, so I always have a new one to try out. When I came across the recipe for these Italian … Read more

CHOCOLATE TEXAS SHEET CAKE

CHOCOLATE TEXAS SHEET CAKE

Indulgence takes center stage with the rich and irresistible charm of a Chocolate Texas Sheet Cake. A Lone Star State classic, this dessert masterpiece is a celebration of all things decadent and delightful. Picture a luscious canvas of moist, fudgy chocolate cake, generously coated in a velvety layer of glossy chocolate icing, and you have … Read more

Easy 7-Up Cake

Easy 7-Up Cake

A recipe that comes from my grandmother: a white cake prepared with a lemon-lime soft drink. An original, simple, and good dessert. Servings: 16 Ingredients For the cake: 3 cups of sugar1 1/2 cups butter, softened5 eggs3 cups all-purpose flour, sifted2 tablespoons lemon extract1 cup of 7 Up® For the glaze: For Complete Cooking STEPS … Read more

CLODHOPPER CANDY

CLODHOPPER CANDY

I am always up for trying a new candy, especially when it’s a regional favorite. And that’s just the case with today’s recipe! These Clodhopper Candy are apparently an old Canadian favorite, but have become very hard to find. INGREDIENTS For Complete Cooking STEPS Please Head On Over To Next Page Or Open button (>) … Read more

5 MINUTE CARAMEL WALNUTS

5 MINUTE CARAMEL WALNUTS

These caramelized, candied walnuts are quite a treat. Toss them into your salad, over popcorn, or straight into your mouth. Crunch. Crunch.  I love this easy method of making the candied nuts where everything goes into the pan at once. Other methods I’ve tried left me with globs of candy on the nuts rather than … Read more

Cucumber Salad

Cucumber Salad

Ingredients: 3 Med. Cucumbers Peeled and Sliced 1/4″ 1 Med. Onion sliced and separate into rings 3 Med. tomatoes cut into wedges 1/2 C. Vinegar 1/4 C. Sugar or Stevia 1 C. water 1/4 C. olive oil 2 tsp.salt 1 tsp. ground pepper Directions: Combine all in a large bowl, toss making sure everything is … Read more