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Fried Apples
Fried apples have been a family favorite for at least the last three or four generations. Since my students sell fruit each year, I seem to always have apples around that I need to use up. This recipe is forgiving … Continue reading
Cheesy Potatoes
This potato casserole is a family favorite and a hit at any pot luck! Start with 2 pounds of frozen hash-brown potatoes. These were labeled as Ranch Style I believe. Dump those babies in a large mixing bowl. … Continue reading
Jack~n~ Coke Crockpot Pot Roast
Mr. Wonderful and I spent a recent weekend doing some outside work. Before heading outside I threw this family favorite in the crock pot and let it hang out on my kitchen counter all day. If you’re really observant, you’ll … Continue reading
Glossy Chocolate Frosting
This frosting is perfect for any Brownies or bars, but is especially wonderful on my Mocha Brownies! Start with three – one ounce squares of baking chocolate. Melt in a sauce pan with shortening. Be sure to stay close and stir, … Continue reading
Favorite Perennials ~ Astilbe
I took a walk around our yard yesterday now that most of the snow is gone. I love all the change that happens in the spring. I take a survey of which plants are coming up in my perennial beds. … Continue reading
Mr. Wonderful’s Taco Soup
This recipe happened completely by accident. I had planned to do some really simple and fast hamburgers, however, the microwave got a little crazy on me and the ground beef not only thawed, but partially cooked. So, plan B became … Continue reading
Super Simple Toffee Treats
This recipe is simple and has very few ingredients, but oh how yummy it is! A few nights ago, Mr. Wonderful, as is his frequent habit, asked if we had any treats. Thing 3, Cony, and I headed to … Continue reading
Drunken Apple Cake
We’ve been having another winter storm and Mr. Wonderful has spent a lot of time plowing the driveway, just trying to keep ahead of the blowing and drifting snow. I knew he’d be hungry when he came in and made … Continue reading
Ham Steak with Molasses Orange Glaze
Mr. Wonderful spent another grueling day doing battle with the blowing snow. He loves ham so I put this flavorful ham steak together for a quick and esasy supper. After supper, he was asleep in his chair in minutes! … Continue reading
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Jambalaya
Mr. Wonderful spent a great deal of his Air Force training time in the southern United States. While serving in that part of the country he developed a real taste for the local cuisine. Here’s my interpretation of New Orleans … Continue reading