I love cooking and I have been known to scurry around the kitchen, creating my own unique masterpieces. Creatively speaking there is not much I won't try and I have found one of my greatest joys in life is making our house a home. As a contributor on Cooking for the Holidays, I will be sharing my own recipes, cooking tips, and my love for working and playing in the kitchen!
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For many years now, I have been the designated turkey baker in our family mainly because I know how to bake a turkey that is tender and delicious. I grew up watching my mother prepare the Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners, so it naturally followed that one day that task would fall to me. I am […]
I recently discovered this new Beef Tips recipe for my Instant Pot. It is the best new recipe I have tried in years and I highly recommend this wonderful dinner recipe. I found the original recipe in my Taste of Home Instant Pot Cookbook, which has several wonderful recipes for the Instant Pot. I was […]
Food poisoning is never a welcome guest in any home! Avoiding it altogether is the best remedy, but you also need to know the symptoms of food poisoning. In this article, we will discuss both the preventive measures every cook should practice, as well as the symptoms for spotting it. Some of these suggestions may […]
Over the years, I have meet a lot of people who loved mashed potatoes, but had no idea how to make them. This mashed potatoes recipe is easy if you have the basic recipe below. My mother’s recipe for mashed potatoes is easily one of the most requested sides in our family. I admit, until […]
Not everyone likes turkey. This chicken & dressing casserole recipe is a great alternative for turkey and dressing. Because this recipe is made with Pepperidge Farm dressing mix and cream of mushroom soup, it is a very easy casserole to make once the chicken is cooked. Our family eats this chicken & dressing casserole year […]
As the cool weather moves in, we turn to warm, even hot, drinks. One of my personal favorites is my own homemade Spice Tea recipe. The recipe is easy to mix together and a hot cup of spice tea is extremely easy to make once the recipe is ready. My sister originally gave me a […]
For as long as I can remember, I have made a delicious salmon loaf. It has only been in my adult years that I started cutting the salmon loaf into salmon patties. Either way, this salmon loaf recipe is fast, easy and fabulous. When I was a child, my mom made this salmon loaf recipe […]
If you were raised on a farm, shucking and cooking fresh corn on the cob is routine. However, not everyone was raised on a farm, yet we enjoy fresh corn that doesn’t come from the frozen food section in the grocery store. During the summer, freshly picked corn on the cob is available in many […]
When I was a little girl, I “helped” my grandmother make homemade jams and jellies. As soon as we picked fresh fruit, I knew we would start making jam soon. I always enjoyed working with my grandmother regardless of the job. However, making homemade jam was one of my favorite chores because it yielded delicious […]
Chicken Crescents are a delicious way to prepare chicken for dinner, or even lunch. I always serve my chicken crescents with vegetable sides like cream corn, green beans, steamed veggies, etc. You may wish to liven up the meal by adding a spicy sauce side instead of the milder plain or steamed vegetables. Ranch […]
