Feb 3, 2015 | Dinner, Freezer Cooking, Meal Plan, Ten-Minute Meals
Every once in awhile when I cook, I accidentally mix unique flavor combinations that become a family favorite. Sometimes I’m really not even sure how it happened. Well, I know how it happens, but often, it stems from cleaning out the fridge or using up...
Jan 12, 2015 | Freezer Cooking, Muffins & Breads
I just can’t stay away! There’s just something about the aroma of fresh homemade bread that does me in every time. Comfort at its finest, for sure. For 20 years now, I’ve been making homemade bread. Yes, I am even one of those that has a grain...
Dec 15, 2014 | Breakfast, Freezer Cooking, Large Groups, Muffins & Breads
A few months ago I finally shared my Homemade Baking Mix Recipe, aka Homemade Bisquick that doesn’t use any shortening. It’s been fun to hear from how so many of you have used my mix to make your baking needs ever so simple. From pancakes and biscuits to...
Nov 21, 2014 | Freezer Cooking, Kitchen Tips, Recipes
Years ago, I asked the question “When did you learn to cook?” Over 100 of you chimed in and it was truly inspiring to hear all the stories. My first pivotal baking memory was the summer of my 8th grade year when my mom put me in charge of baking Zucchini...
Nov 20, 2014 | Breakfast, Freezer Cooking, Large Groups, Muffins & Breads
In the realm of all things food, there’s nothing I love more than breakfast food. At any time of the day, breakfast is my mantra. It speaks comfort to me. My Copycat Cracker Barrel Hashbrown Casserole? ALL. DAY. LONG! My Delicious Elegant Egg Bake or Sausage Egg...
Nov 16, 2014 | Cooking with Kids, Desserts, Freezer Cooking, Large Groups
Over 20 years ago, I received my handy dandy Recipes for Youth Group Survival cookbook. Yes, as a junior and senior high youth director, my high school kids wanted to make sure I knew some of their favorite Desserts for Teens and to this day, I still pull out this...