Simple Syrup

Description Simple syrup is a commonly used ingredient in many cocktails and other drink recipes. It’s also easy to make! Ingredients 1 cup white sugar 1 cup water Instructions Combine sugar and water in a medium saucepan over medium heat; bring to a boil stirring until sugar has dissolved. Allow to cool. Pour into a … Read more

Quick and Easy Alfredo Sauce

Description I experimented with this until I found a quick, cheap, and easy Alfredo sauce combination — the secret is cream cheese! Ingredients ½ cup butter 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese 2 teaspoons garlic powder 2 cups milk 6 ounces grated Parmesan cheese ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper Instructions Melt butter in a medium … Read more

Honey-Garlic Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs

Description I have used it often. It’s easy and uses pantry staples. Always a hit with adults and kids. Serve with basmati rice or quinoa and steamed or roasted vegetables. Ingredients 4 skinless, boneless chicken thighs ½ cup soy sauce ½ cup ketchup ⅓ cup honey 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon dried basil Instructions … Read more

Spaghetti Aglio e Olio

Description No two spaghetti aglio e olio recipes are alike, but this one is pretty true to the classic method. The key is slowly toasting the garlic slices to a perfect golden-brown in the olive oil. If it’s too light, you don’t get the full flavor and if it’s too dark it gets bitter. My … Read more

Best Tuna Casserole

Description This is a tuna casserole that even my picky family loves! The potato chips give the casserole a crunchy crust. Ingredients 1 (12 ounce) package egg noodles ¼ cup chopped onion 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese 1 cup frozen green peas 2 (5 ounce) cans tuna, drained 2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of … Read more

Old Fashioned Potato Salad

Description This is potato salad the old-fashioned way, with eggs, celery and relish. It’s really good to serve with chili. Ingredients 5 potatoes 3 eggs 1 cup chopped celery ½ cup chopped onion ½ cup sweet pickle relish ¼ teaspoon garlic salt ¼ teaspoon celery salt 1 tablespoon prepared mustard ground black pepper to taste … Read more

Slow Cooker Collard Greens

Description Got this from a coworker who made these for the office holiday potluck. Collard greens are cooked all day with ham shanks and pickled jalapeno. Yum! Ingredients 4 bunches – rinsed, trimmed and chopped 1 pound ham shanks 4 pickled jalapeno peppers, chopped ½ teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon olive oil ground black pepper … Read more

Basic Chicken Salad

Description This basic chicken salad is a family favorite. I like to use baked thighs or breasts that have been sprinkled with basil or rosemary. Ingredients ½ cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon lemon juice ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper 2 cups chopped, cooked chicken meat ½ cup blanched slivered almonds 1 stalk celery, chopped Instructions Place … Read more

Golden Sweet Cornbread

Description If you like sweet cornbread, this is the recipe for you! My mom made this for me as a child, and now it’s my family’s favorite. Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup yellow cornmeal ⅔ cup white sugar 1 teaspoon salt 3 ½ teaspoons baking powder 1 egg 1 cup milk ⅓ cup vegetable … Read more

Baked Oatmeal II

Description Found this recipe in Pennsylvania Amish country. Everyone who tries it, loves it! Ingredients 3 cups rolled oats 1 cup brown sugar 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup milk 2 eggs ½ cup melted butter 2 teaspoons vanilla extract ¾ cup dried cranberries Instructions Preheat the oven … Read more