Chili for Family or FriendsI discovered a quick way to crumble hamburger to use in pasta sauce, tacos, lasagna, sloppy Joe's, chili, chili dogs, etc. This only took me how many years to realize?Last night I plunked 3 pounds (cooking for the freezer) of raw ground meat into my large skillet and proceeded to break it up with a large cooking spoon as … [Read more...]
Simplify Christmas: Make a List AFTER Christmas
Simplifying Christmas Do yourself a huge favor! Make next year's Christmas a little simpler: by making notes about this Christmas. Most of us can't remember from one year to the next what worked well and what didn't. We think we will, but we don't. At least that's how my brain works. Make yourself a cup of tea or hot cocoa and settle … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving Menu for a Large Gathering
Turkey Veggie Tray via Living Locurto We are fortunate to have a big extended family coming for Thanksgiving this year. We'll have many hands to help with the food and to take turns with the babies. Just thought you might like to see our menu. Items in brown text link to the recipes. Starred items will be made before the big day to keep … [Read more...]
Steak! It’s What’s for Dinner
The Square Pennies Steak? I was quite surprised to learn that one of the most popular searches that led to Square Pennies was "Square Pennies Steak." Since I don't have a post titled that, I began to wonder what people were searching for. Is there such a thing as Square Pennies Steak that I don't know about? Or maybe readers are … [Read more...]
Easy Ideas for a Fun Fourth of July Celebration
I love something on my front door to set the mood for a Fourth of July party. Here's a great-looking wreath that costs just a couple of dollars. Cheap chic at its best! Use a wreath form from the craft store or get a length of foam pipe insulation at the hardware store for about a dollar. Duct tape the ends together to make a wreath form. You … [Read more...]
American Flag Cupcakes for 4th of July
Love cupcakes? How about a little American flag on the top of a cupcake? Very cute.Just frost any cupcake or muffin with while frosting, smoothing it out as much as possible. Then put some small blueberries to be the stars. Be sure they are dry when you put them on so they don't make a little puddle in the icing. You can make 3 rows of 3 … [Read more...]
Garlic Ginger Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry in Christmas Colors
This pretty chicken stir-fry has a loads of flavor, yet it's healthy. You can have this chicken on top of rice or pasta or even on top of a green salad if you like.The red bell pepper plus the green broccoli make it rather Christmas-y looking. Just be sure to not overcook them so that they keep their bright colors. Better that they are just … [Read more...]