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Roasted Garlic Butter Parmesan Potatoes: Crispy, Cheesy, and Packed With Flavor Sometimes the best dishes are the ones that come together with just a few pantry staples. These roasted garlic butter Parmesan potatoes have a crispy edge, lots of savory flavor, and a cheesy finish that keeps people coming back for seconds. I keep this recipe in regular rotation, especially for weeknight dinners or potlucks, …
This Alpine Village Cottage Cheese is just an old family favorite my mom used to make when we were kids back in Kansas. I always loved it, but had no idea how to make it until I stumbled across a magazine recipe. It’s really simple and quick (which explains why my mom loved it – six kids kept her really busy!) The recipe has just …
Now in Regular and High-Altitude Instructions! A fun cake to make, and a show-stopper to serve, this Maraschino Cherry Cake is sure to impress. The cheerful burst of cherries just brightens my day, and its tender pink crumb and sweet cherry flavor remind me of celebrations and gathering with friends and family. This recipe holds a special place in my kitchen because of how fun …
This Easy Hot Milk Cake brings a cozy and welcoming feel to my kitchen. The gentle aroma of vanilla, warm milk, and buttery goodness is a favorite in my home, especially when I want to share a slice of simple comfort with family and friends. The light, moist texture and mild flavor make this cake stand out as a dependable treat, perfect for any occasion …
Here in Colorado, fall arrives early every year. By Halloween, we’re looking for the first snowflakes! It’s also the time to collect those berries off the vines in the yard. Dwaine has transplanted some black raspberry vines from house to house and this year we finally got a decent crop. With the new crop, I’ve been searching for some new black raspberry recipes, and here’s the …
Comforting and satisfying Authentic Irish Stew. A trip to Ireland simply isn’t complete without a visit to a local pub for a bowl of hot Irish Stew. You’ll find it everywhere – and it will never taste the same twice! So it’s difficult to call something “Authentic Irish Stew.” It seems “authentic” means, “how me own ma used ta mek et!” With that said, I …
Looking for a way to use up some leftover berries? Or perhaps you have some frozen berries and you need a good recipe for them. Try this Easy Raspberry Crumble. Ready in an hour, and made with ingredients you probably have on hand right now. We grow our own berries and I usually have a whole shelf full of frozen berries to use at any …
Ham and Cheese Strata is a great leftover ham recipe – perfect for using up that leftover ham on Easter Sunday. Tasty and filling, it can feed the entire family. It’s a simple cheese strata, a layered dish of bread and cheese, with an egg mixture to bind it together. The addition of leftover ham adds protein and more texture to the eggs and cheese. …
Substitute for Baking Powder – What Works? To make a substitute for baking powder, just mix 1 teaspoon of baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar, 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda and 1/4 teaspoon cornstarch. The long and short of it is this: Yes, you can substitute baking soda for baking powder in most recipes. No, you cannot substitute baking powder for baking soda in …
Potato and Leek Soup with Sausage. Growing up in Kansas, we were poor. But Mom would figure out ways to stretch her dollar to feed a family of five, and one way was with soup. Chicken soup, dumplings, galushkies, vegetable beef . . . and good old potato! Potato soup has a million variations, of course, simply because it’s so versatile that you can add …