Spaghetti Sauce with Ground Beef

Description This recipe has been handed down from my mother. It is a family favorite and will not be replaced! (Definite husband pleaser!) Ingredients 1 pound ground beef 1 onion, chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 small green bell pepper, diced 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes 1 (16 ounce) can tomato sauce 1 (6 … Read more

Quick Tartar Sauce

Description Uses ingredients you might have on hand to whip up for fish sticks or fish and chips. Ingredients 1 cup mayonnaise 2 teaspoons sweet pickle relish 1 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard 1 teaspoon lemon juice Instructions Stir mayonnaise relish mustard and lemon juice together in a bowl. Prep Time: 5 mins Total Time: 5 … Read more

Sloppy Joes II

Description This is the recipe my mother used for sloppy joes and it always gets compliments! Ingredients 1 pound lean ground beef ¼ cup chopped onion ¼ cup chopped green bell pepper ½ teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard ¾ cup ketchup 3 teaspoons brown sugar salt to taste ground black pepper to … Read more

Basic Cream Cheese Frosting

Description This recipe delivers a basic cream cheese frosting using just butter, cream cheese, confectioners’ sugar, and vanilla. Ingredients ½ cup butter, softened 8 ounces cream cheese 4 cups confectioners’ sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Instructions Beat cream cheese softened butter and vanilla together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and … Read more

Quick and Easy Brownies

Description Takes about 45 minutes to make. Ingredients 1 cup butter, melted 2 cups white sugar ½ cup cocoa powder 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 4 eggs 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon salt ½ cup walnut halves Instructions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9×13-inch … Read more

Banana Muffins II

Description These delicious banana muffins are easy for kids to make. Ingredients 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon salt 3 large bananas, mashed ¾ cup white sugar 1 egg ⅓ cup butter, melted Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat muffin pans with … Read more

The Best Lemon Bars

Description Tart, rich and perfection, all rolled into one! Wow your friends with this simple recipe. Hint: No Substitutions! Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened ½ cup white sugar 2 cups all-purpose flour 4 eggs 1 ½ cups white sugar ¼ cup all-purpose flour 2 lemons, juiced Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). … Read more

Simple Roasted Butternut Squash

Description Butternut squash is so good on its own, that barely any seasoning is needed. This recipe is so simple and easy. Ingredients 1 butternut squash – peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch cubes 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced salt and ground black pepper to taste Instructions Preheat the oven to 400 … Read more

Vietnamese Fresh Spring Rolls

Description These spring rolls are a refreshing change from the usual fried variety, and have become a family favorite. They are great as a cool summertime appetizer, and are delicious dipped in one or both of the sauces. Ingredients 2 ounces rice vermicelli 8 rice wrappers (8.5 inch diameter) 8 large cooked shrimp – peeled, … Read more

Baked Kale Chips

Description These are a low calorie nutritious snack. Like potato chips, you cannot stop at just eating one. They are great for parties and a good conversation topic. Ingredients 1 bunch kale 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon seasoned salt Instructions Preheat an oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking … Read more