Mock Corned Beef and Cabbage DinnerWhile the store shelves are just baron, we have to get what we can and work with it, even if it means changing a few things. Today being Saint Patrick's Day, I went to the grocery store to get everything for my corn beef and cabbage dinner. Well, much to my surprise, there was not a corn beef in the store. I was crushed! So I just went to the Deli department and ordered a pound of thick sliced red corned beef. And worked it out from there, with a bit of the Luck of the Irish upon me!
Mochi Cheese BunsThese are pretty great for the coming lenten week. We usually cook sweet, hot somethings with sweet rice or glutinous rice. We practice fasting, what we mean by this is that we don't eat heavy meals during holy Friday. So here's what I'm going to make this holy week.
Instant Pot Corned Beef and VegetablesI make corned beef and veggies every March in honour of my late grandfather. He was born on St. Patrick's day and absolutely adored corned beef. Now, this is first time I've tried making it all in my Instant Pot. I'm so happy I did because it was so incredibly delicious and super tender. This is by far my favourite method for making this dish.
Sweetheart Crunch CakeThis is a cute cookie-layered red velvet cake you can make with a box mix, Oreo cookies, chocolate kisses, and heart-shaped candies. It was a big hit in both taste and appearance!
Heart-Shaped ClementinesThese are perfect for Valentine's Day, and a healthier treat than most. Children and adults will both enjoy!
Cheese Filled Potato FingersHere's a tricky treat for your kids this Halloween. Trick them with a simple potato snack that's simply homemade and healthy. Kids who don't like potatoes will surely dig in.
Edible Pots of GoldThis a super simple recipe for St. Patrick's Day that is kid-friendly. These little pots of gold are made with peanut butter cups, but you can also use mini chocolate cupcakes or Rolo candies. Topped with a bit of frosting and edible gold glitter, these make great dessert toppers, or can be eaten as is.
Shamrock PretzelsThese shamrock pretzels are very easy to make, consisting of only two ingredients: pretzels and candy melts. They are a great sweet and savoury snack on their own, but also make great dessert toppers. Happy St. Patrick's Day!
Personalized Valentine's Pretzel HeartsOne of my nieces calls pretzels "love hearts" because of their shape, so this one is for her. An easy, yummy way to turn large pretzels into Valentine's with some candy melts and sprinkles. I used the red and white sprinkles from Christmas after removing all the green ones. Thrifty all the way!
Creepy Halloween "Finger Foods"This is a simple way to make your hot dog wieners look like chopped fingers. Add a little ketchup and it takes that creepy turn. Have fun!
Monster SandwichMy mum used to put these monster sandwiches in my lunch so I'd have a laugh during break. I make them now, and not just for Halloween. It's simple, cute, and super yummy!
New England Corned Beef & Cabbage DinnerI was born and raised in Boston. I am not Irish but on Saint Patrick's Day, everyone is Irish whether you are or not! We grew up having a corned beef dinner with cabbage, potatoes, carrots, turnips and beets. It was a must.
Corned Beef DinnerFor Saint Patrick's Day this year I decided to do a variation on the normal corned beef and cabbage. I started with a recipe I found in the Better Homes and Garden's New Cook Book and modified it to work in my crockpot.
Halloween Potato PumpkinsHalloween is coming. This is a fun recipe/craft to make with some ingredients you've already got laying around the kitchen. They're so cute to look at and a treat to eat! I used potatoes but you can use a mix with sweet potatoes, too, for added colour.
Pot O' Gold DoughnutsThese cute little pot o' gold doughnuts are a great treat to make for St. Patrick's Day.
Grilled Cheese HeartsIf your loved one loves grilled cheese, then this is the perfect lunch. :)
Pesto Shamrock PizzasThese delicious pizzas are topped with pesto and spinach and are sure to be a hit at your next St. Patrick's day party!
Lucky Charms Cereal TreatsLucky Charms are the perfect cereal for making treats for St. Patrick's day. If you like Rice Krispies treats and Lucky Charms, you will love these!
Shamrock Tortilla ChipsSt. Patrick's day is right around the corner and green shamrock chips are a great snack to make for the holiday. Making your own tortilla chips is easy and they can be easily customized for different holidays.
Jalapeno DressingWonderful "spin" on traditional holiday dressing. Sure to be a hit year after year.
4th of July White Chocolate StrawberriesA few colored plastic spoons, strawberries, Dolcie Fruit Dipper, add a flag and you have a beautiful, edible centerpiece.
Easter Bunny CakeI have an April birthday and my mom made this cake for several birthday parties when I was little. 25 years later, I tried to recreate the cake for Easter and succeeded!
Rice Krispy BunniesIf you are looking for a fun and easy to make Easter treat, try making these adorable Rice Krispy bunnies. There are so many ways to decorate them...be creative!
Rice Krispy Bird NestsThese cute little bird nests are a fun treat to make with kids on Easter. They are easy to make and are delicious!
Rice Krispies Easter EggsRice Krispies treats are so yummy. These Easter eggs are so easy to make and kids will enjoy cracking them open to find a sweet surprise inside.
Dino Egg BitesThese cute dino egg bites are a fun variation on a recipe that I previously posted. I used Easter Peanut Butter M&Ms instead of regular M&Ms. Here are the instructions:
Red Pickled EggsThis is a recipe that has been in the family for at least 90 years. My grandmother prepared pickled eggs for an Easter dish every year; when she was unable to prepare them, my mother learned and prepared them. From a family of five I was the one that has been carrying on the tradition.
Chocolate Covered Easter EggsHomemade Easter Eggs are the Best!
Peanut Butter Easter EggsWonderful family recipe that has been handed down for years as a special treat for Easter. Enjoy the mouth watering taste of peanut butter with the scrumptious addition of chocolate for a treat to your palate at Easter.
Cranberry CakeCream butter, sugar, and water mixed with evaporated milk. Add flour, salt, baking soda, and cranberries. Pour into 2 greased pie pans. Bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes.
New England Corned Beef DinnerEven though I live in Indiana now I am still a New Englander. These dishes are traditional St Patrick's Day corned beef dinners. We only make them once a year so they are special.
Crustless Pumpkin PieA recipe with 0 cholesterol and 0.5 g Fat. Very healthy and easy to make!
Roasted ChestnutsPreheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Cut a 1/2 inch crisscross on the flat side of each nut. Be sure to cut through the shell to prevent the nut from exploding.
Cheddar Carrot CasseroleThis is a little different than plain carrots and is good for a holiday meal. I made this for Thanksgiving and everyone loved it!
Grandma Ruby's Cranberry SaladThis cranberry salad is a family tradition. No holiday would be complete without it. It's a perfect blend of sweet and tart. My eight year old has made the cranberry salad all by himself for the last couple years, and is so proud to contribute to the holiday feast.
Bourbon Pecan Tart with Chocolate DrizzleI made this recipe for Thanksgiving as a lighter alternative to pecan pie. I served it with homemade bourbon whipped cream and it was a huge hit! It has just the right amount of gooey filling without over doing it. Since I didn't have a tart pan, I used a pie plate, which worked out just fine.
Pecan PieBeat eggs; add sugar and beat again. Stir in syrup; then add butter, salt, vanilla, and burnt sugar; mix well. Add pecans and pour into pie shell. Bake at 350 degrees F for 50-60 minutes.
Turkey BarbecueGreat way to use leftover turkey from Thanksgiving! Cook onion, celery, and pepper in butter until soft. Add remaining ingredients except turkey and cook 5 minutes. Add turkey. Heat through.
Glazed CranberriesPrepare a baking sheet by lining it with aluminum foil. Place the sugar in a shallow bowl and set aside. Place the egg white and water in a small bowl and whisk until foamy.
Roasted Turkey Legs and GravyI am simply a person who adores dark poultry meat instead of white so why cook an entire turkey? Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Pour the 15 ounce can of chicken broth into the bottom of a roasting pan.
Almond Apple StuffingSaute apples, almonds, onion and celery in butter for 5 minutes, stirring. Remove from heat. Stir in seasonings. Toss together with bread cubes and raisins; add apple mixture.
Sweet Potato CasseroleBaked sweet potatoes with brown sugar and pecans. Beat mashed sweet potatoes with white sugar, 1 stick of oleo, vanilla and eggs. Place in greased 9 x 13 inch baking dish or casserole dish.
Cranberry TrufflesChop the chocolate into small, even pieces and place it in a medium heat-safe bowl. Place the cream in a small saucepan over medium-high heat and bring it to a simmer, but do not allow it to boil.
Oma's Cucumber SaladThis is an easy recipe and I have made it even easier throughout the years. This came from my mother who never measured anything. She just used her hand to measure and then made it to taste.
Green Beans with Bacon VinaigretteI think rather than making the typical green bean casserole with mushroom soup for Thanksgiving, this would be a new twist on it.
Oma's Red CabbageEnjoy this simple colorful recipe of seasoned cooked red cabbage and apple.
Potluck Pumpkin DessertBetter than pumpkin pie! Mix first 6 ingredients and pour into 9x13 inch pan. Sprinkle dry cake mix over top. Drizzle with melted butter and sprinkle pecans over the top.
Decorated Jack-o'-lantern PancakeGreat way to start the day! Add orange food coloring or orange icing to whipped topping. Frost pancake. Cut a gumdrop in half and place both halves side by side (sticky side down) off the top part of the pancake to make the stem.
Thanksgiving DressingIt's almost turkey time again, so I want to share this great dressing recipe with you. It is easy, flavorful, and comes out perfect every time. Don't let the fact that it has Stove Top in it fool you, this tastes nothing like Stove Top.
Thanksgiving BallsInexpensive, quick and easy crowd pleaser. Combine one packet potato flakes and one bag stuffing mix in bowl with half a cup of hot water; stir.
Candied Sweet PotatoesArrange potatoes cut in half lengthwise in uncovered baking dish. Meanwhile, combine remaining ingredients in saucepan. Boil 5 minutes. Pour over potatoes. Bake at 375 degrees F for 45 minutes.
Easter Blessings: Baked HamSince I am dedicating this to my mom, I'm going to copy from her cookbook, the very small section on Easter from the Holiday Family Favorites section of her cookbook.
Painted ToastGrand kids love this! Place 2 tablespoons milk in 4 separate glass containers. Add a few drops of food coloring to each, making a different color in each cup.
Cranberry RelishMaking your own cranberry relish can be a hit with turkey for a holiday treat.
Pink Heart Shaped PancakesAdd a few drops of red food coloring to your pancake mix and you will have pretty pink pancakes for a Valentine's Day breakfast or brunch. I used a heart shaped pancake mold for these and sprinkled them with powdered sugar.
Escalloped TurkeyAnother great way to use leftover turkey. Mix turkey with dressing. Put in 9x13 inch pan. Make gravy. Don't make gravy thick; should be rather thin.
Turkey Noodle SoupIn Dutch oven, combine turkey bones and trimmings with water. Add salt, poultry seasoning, bouillon cubes and bay leaf. Bring to boil. Cover and cook over low heat 1 hour.
Leftover Turkey CasseroleA yummy way to use up Thanksgiving and/or Christmas leftovers. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Mix stuffing and 1/4 cup onions in a medium bowl and spoon stuffing mixture into a 9x9 inch baking dish, gently pressing along the bottom.
Steamed Sweet PotatoesFor years, I dreaded "the sweet potatoes," and kept it to myself. Then, I watched Alton Brown on the Food Network, "Good Eats: Potatoes, My Sweet," and I am forever changed.
Turkey Potato PattiesA great way to use up that last bit of leftover turkey and leftover mashed potatoes. Combine potatoes, turkey, and onions.
Summer Squash BakeThis is a wonderful recipe. I made it for Thanksgiving, the whole family loved it. I used Ritz crackers in place of the bread crumbs. It is rich but very good.
Holiday Turkey StrataAnother interesting "comfort food" recipe from leftovers. Place frozen vegetables in buttered 9x13 inch baking dish. Top with turkey and croutons. In a large bowl beat eggs, chicken broth, roasted red pepper, and mustard.
Homemade Spicy Coffee CreamerA fall spice flavored creamer. Use a spice grinder or a coffee bean grinder to make these a finer texture, then in a bowl put the powdered milk, add the spices and blend them together with a fork or a whisk.
Mushroom-Turkey PieThis is great for leftover turkey.Cover frozen vegetables with boiling water in a small saucepan. Bring just to a boil and drain immediately.Heat butter in a large skillet over high heat, Add onion and mushrooms and stir 3 minutes.
Celery Stuffed Roast ChickenThere will only be my Auntie and I for Thanksgiving and Christmas this year so instead of a huge turkey we're going to share this. There certainly will still be plenty of leftovers for both us too.
Basic GravyA recipe that can be made from roasted chicken, turkey, beef, ham or pork drippings. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the pan drippings in your roasting pan.
Place roasting pan on the stove and heat drippings over medium heat.
Homemade Cranberry SauceThis is about as easy as it gets and only takes ten minutes.
Basic Baked Moist StuffingPerfect if you're not roasting an entire stuffed turkey. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Saute the onion and celery in a skillet until just barely tender, meanwhile, heat the broth and pepper in a large pan.
After Thanksgiving CasseroleIn separate saucepans, cook noodles and broccoli until just tender. In another saucepan over low heat, melt butter; then blend in flour, salt, mustard, pepper and milk, cook stirring constantly until thickened.
Apple-Basted TurkeyPreheat oven to 225 degrees F. Spray bottom of roaster with non-stick spray. Remove skin from turkey and place in roasting pan. Pour 1 cup of apple juice over turkey. Bake, covered, basting every 30 minutes with apple juice and drippings.
Garvin's Delectable Sweet Potato PieSouthern comfort food that has a smooth custard texture that fills the home with the aromatic smells of the holiday. This pie takes me back in time when I spent the holidays at my Grandparents' home.
Cranberry TeaA tasty holiday treat whether served hot or chilled. You can keep warm in your crock pot and it also refrigerates well.
Cranberry Sweet Potatoes or YamsHere's a nice sweet potato or yam variation for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Mix cranberry sauce and juices in a bowl. Mix corn syrup and melted butter in another bowl.
Pumpkin Angel Food CakeWhat a great holiday cake and so easy. A comfort food with a hot cup of coffee or tea. This also makes a great gift.
Post-Thanksgiving Turkey SoupMight be a little early for this one, but Thanksgiving will be here before we know it, along with it, lots of left-overs!
Crockpot Pumpkin ButterThis is my own recipe. I didn't want to make one using refined sugar and this came out so yummy and creamy. If you are making this for diabetics, replace the maple syrup with more agave nectar.
Cranberry FluffGrind cranberries; add sugar and let stand 2 hours. Fold in Cool Whip, marshmallows, pineapple, cranberries (use juice of pineapple and cranberries), and nuts.
Ojibwa Baked PumpkinSimple, few ingredients, sweet, and different! Pumpkins are in season, so it's perfect!
Winter Squash CasseroleThis is one of those dishes that lets you know that the seasons have changed, finally. Winter squash, which includes pumpkin, acorn, Hubbard, turban, butternut, and so many more, are all so very good in their own right, but this is so good.
Pound CakeCream softened butter in large mixing bowl until light and fluffy. Gradually cream in sugar. Add eggs, 1 at a time, and beat 1 minute after each addition.
Green Bean CasseroleBring beans to a boil and drain. Place green beans in a casserole dish in layers, alternating with layers of soup.
Matzo PizzaIt can be used for Passover and kids love it. Preheat oven to 500 degrees F. Line baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place matzos on prepared baking sheet.
Chocolate IS Valentine's DayMany of us are wondering what we can do to save some money this Valentine's Day and still say "I love you" to the wonderful people in our lives. So I scoured my mom's and aunt's and cousin's database for some fun and unusual chocolates for Valentine's Day just for you.
Thanksgiving Broccoli CasseroleThis is great for the holidays, I make it every Thanksgiving. My family and friends love it. I have had many requests for the recipe.
Pumpkin TorteGood enough to serve as dessert!
Candied Sweet Potatoes in SyrupBoil all ingredients except sweet potatoes together for 5 minutes. Pour over cooked sweet potatoes in a shallow pan and bake in a 400 degree F oven for 20 minutes or until delicate brown.
Turkey Roll UpsI got this recipe from a friend some time ago and have made it countless times. It's a request from my grown children and their wives. Now they are serving it to their friends and getting rave reviews as well.
Candy Corn BlossomsI bought the Hershey's Halloween candy corn flavored kisses on clearance after Halloween for this recipe for $.74 a bag. Great colors for Thanksgiving too!
Turkey TreatsThis is such a fun project! Do it with your kids or by yourself. Great for the Thanksgiving table, or to make as a treat for your child's class.
Fall Snack MixA delicious mix for the holidays or any day!
Reba McEntire's Praline Sweet Potato CasserolePreheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease shallow 1 1/2 qt. casserole. In bowl, mash sweet potatoes; stir in granulated sugar, margarine, vanilla, cinnamon, salt, and eggs.
Squash DressingCook onion in melted margarine until tender. Mix all ingredients together and put into casserole dish. Bake at 350 degrees F. until brown on top.
Pumpkin Whoopie Pie CookiesMix all dry ingredients in a bowl. In a mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Blend in pumpkin, egg and vanilla. Slowly incorporate dry ingredients into the wet and mix thoroughly. On an ungreased cookie sheet, drop rounded spoonfuls of cookie batter and bake at 350 degrees F for 7-10 minutes, depending on size.
Paw-Paw's DressingThis is my FIL's WONDERFUL Thanksgiving and Christmas dressing recipe. He "shared" the recipe with me when I became a part of the family. Trust me, it is AWESOME and you will want to make an extra batch of it because it will go fast. All of the grandkids fight over the last piece. Yum Yum.
Italian Easter Meat PieMy family makes this at Easter, but not on Good Friday. Can be served warm or cold. Enjoy!
Heart-Shaped SconesThese delicious scones are sure to please your sweetheart this Valentine's day.
Two Cups CasserolePreheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 2 quart casserole with vegetable spray. Set aside. In a large mixing bowl, combine turkey, stuffing, and cream cheese. Spoon into casserole.
After The Holidays Meat LoafPreheat oven to 375 degrees. Put stuffing in a large bowl. Mix in mushrooms with liquid. Let sit 10 minutes. Mix in ground beef and eggs. Spoon into a 9x9-inch baking dish.
Leftover Turkey Pot PieCombine turkey and potatoes with sauce and pour into a deep oven-proof casserole. Season to taste. Make up a recipe of noodles *(egg noodles or eggless noodles) and arrange over a turkey mixture, making sure noodles do not overlap.
Louisiana Corn Bread DressingSimmer gizzard, heart and neck in a quart of water until tender. Add liver and cook a few minutes more until done. Cut all meat fine for dressing. Saute' celery, onion and shallots in butter until done but not brown.
Old Fashioned Oyster StuffingCook celery and onions in butter until tender, but not brown. Add crumbs, oysters, bay leaf, seasonings and eggs. Add enough liquid to moisten; you don't want the mixture dry, but it must not be too moist.
