Here is my biscuit pizza crust can be whipped up quickly...and is very filling for hungry teenagers. We normally have this when only a couple of the children are at home. It serves 4, but could easily be doubled to serve 8. Any leftovers can be saved in the fridge and reheated the next day. Homemade Biscuit Pizza Yield - 4 8" pizzas Preparation Time - 15 … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Cook Corn on the Cob
It's time for another rowdy edition of "5 Ways." (OK. Maybe rowdy isn't the best word. Corny would be better, yes?!) Just throw on some crazy music in the background and we'll have a little rowdy, corny party, shall we?! Buttery Succotash with Dill Corn and Salsa Tortilla Soup Corn and Sausage Casserole All Natural Microwave Popcorn Dana's Corn Salad So … [Read more...]
Vegetable Lasagna with Spinach “Noodles”
Summer finally arrived and all of my cool weather crops reacted to the heat by bolting. One nice thing about spinach when it bolts is that the leaves along the flower stalk are flat making them a great substitute for noodles in lasagna: I overlap the spinach leaves to create a layer. If you only have curled spinach leaves you can flatten them out a bit by making small … [Read more...]
Whole Wheat Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
The first pantry challenge recipe for this month...banana muffins. With whole wheat flour. Honey. Really, really brown bananas. And of course, chocolate chips! Whole Wheat Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins Banana muffins with whole wheat flour, honey, really ripe bananas and of course, chocolate chips! 1 1/2 cup whole wheat flour1 tsp baking … [Read more...]
Baked Zucchini Sticks
I do believe I have a new favorite snack. And I do believe that the boys have a new favorite snack! And what perfect timing...it's about to be high season for zucchinis...when the farmers will practically be giving them away at the markets. Next time I pick up one of the monster zucchinis for $1, I'll be sure to grab two...so I can make a couple batches of these … [Read more...]
Homemade Onion Soup Mix
Make Your Own Onion Soup Mix Instead of paying for a couple of envelopes of onion soup mix, why not mix up some yourself and save some money? Oh, and did I mention, a you'll be making an even better tasting version of the soup mix , too? Only Costs Pennies to Make If you're like me, you buy your spices in bulk. After all, they last for years. Why not buy large … [Read more...]
The Adventures of Berry Canning
So we hit the berry patch...and I really didn't intend to get some many lbs of berries...but I just couldn't help how perfectly ripe they were...and to be quite honest...there's nothing better than jam that was made with berries that were picked less than 2 or 3 hours before being processed. Nothing better. Especially in the dead of winter! Note: This is not meant … [Read more...]
Fresh Squeezed Lemonade with Raspberry Ice Cubes
Need something cool and refreshing to sip on this weekend?! This fresh squeezed lemonade with raspberry ice cubes is just for you then. I have been drinking glass after glass...and this is a great way to use up those cheap raspberries we've been seeing! Lemon and raspberry flavors are much like peanut butter and jelly. Mint and chocolate. Vanilla and … [Read more...]
Maple Almond Scone Bites with Vanilla Bean Glaze
Ever since treating myself to one of the petite little scones at Starbucks on a recent publicity trip, I've been dying to make them. Because I know without a shadow of a doubt that I could make them for 90% less than what I paid for at the 'bucks. Before we get to the recipe, I'd like to have a pronunciation lesson. I have a friend who has lived in England and she told me … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Make Quesadillas
I love the versatility of quesadillas. I love the different filling options and the different cooking options. If you're in the mood for a smokey quesadilla, you can make one on the grill. If you prefer to use a skillet or griddle to get that perfectly browned and crispy tortilla, then go with that option. Or you could always just put one into a sandwich/panini/quesadilla … [Read more...]