Need some game day snacks? Try this hot spinach queso dip jazzed up with jalapenos, Rotel, and bacon. It's pretty easy to throw together and people love it! You can serve this in a hollowed out bread bowl with the bread chunks as dippers. The bread bowl is great to eat when the dip is gone! This queso is also great on baked potatoes, shredded … [Read more...]
10 Stay Cool Tips for Hot Days
It's Summer! I do love summer, but some days are just too hot. Here are some ways I've found that really work to keep you cool on those days. (If these don't work, you can always wear a wet t-shirt and stand in front of a fan!) 1. Run your ceiling fan the right way: counterclockwise. That's the opposite of the wintertime direction. Be sure your … [Read more...]
Apple Cider Pork Roast in the Slow Cooker
Easy, tasty, inexpensive. That's what you get with this slow cooker recipe that's special enough for a Pork Roastholiday meal like Easter or Christmas. Pork shoulder roast is less expensive than most other roasts, but you won't feel deprived with this tender flavorful roast.Add carrot chunks, whole fresh mushrooms, and potato chunks to the slow … [Read more...]
Four Feisty Chicken Dishes for Game Day
Sweet Baby Ray's Crockpot Chicken With football season here, game day foods come to mind. Yes, chili, shredded pork, and cheese dip are popular. But chicken--yes chicken--makes a great game day dish. Here are some chicken recipes that have plenty of flavor and pizzaz for any game-day party. These are all easy recipes that take a minimum … [Read more...]
Lime Chicken Soft Tacos
I haven't posted a recipe for a while and these tacos are my kind of comfort food! You can use soft flour tortillas for these, but I prefer using soft pita bread. It holds up to the fillings well. I do not split them to use for this. Enjoy! These soft tacos are great for a make-your-own-taco night with the kids or for easy, inexpensive … [Read more...]
Giving Gifts that Save Money
(If you want to fold a dollar into the shape of a shirt, see the link at the bottom of this post.) For our young adult kids that are just starting out on their own I like to give some practical gifts. They usually need bath towels, hand towels, dish towels, and bowls of various sizes. Basic cookbooks are good gifts for them too, IMO. A … [Read more...]
Graduation Party Ideas
The thing I like about graduation parties is that you can have them anytime after graduation, including anytime in the summer. When you have the party later in the summer it's becomes a little more precious to the grads. It becomes a farewell party as many of them leave for college.You can serve any food you like, but cookies (especially brownies … [Read more...]
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