BBQ Meatballs

This is an old standby for a quick meal at my house. The prep is very easy and it cooks fairly quickly. My second daughter always requests BBQ Meatballs for her birthday dinner. So lets get started: Crack 2 eggs into a bowl and add 3/4 cup oatmeal and 1 cup canned...

Pheasant Recipes Anyone?

“I brought you a gift,” my husband said. I stopped myself from turning around right away. I carefully  measured the wet ingredients for cornbread muffins. Interruptions during the measuring process frequently cause interesting results when I’m...

Minestrone Soup

This is a favorite soup for my family. To get started you’ll need 3 strips of bacon, chopped or … if you have some bacon grease that will work just fine. The bacon grease adds the flavor we’re looking for. We don’t necessarily need the bacon....

Beef Pot Pie

My older sister introduced our family to this recipe years ago. My husband likes it because the crust reminds him of Yorkshire Pudding–his favorite side dish with roast beef. No, a potato is not a side dish when roast is served. It is an extension of the roast....

Jenni’s Zuppa Toscana

I planted Kale for the first time this year. I’d heard good things about how rich in nutrients it was and since I make green salads quite frequently, I decided to give it a try. Upon tasting it raw in a salad, I quickly determined never to plant it again. I even...

Three Pepper Glaze

I love this meat glaze. It can be used for pork (shown above), chicken, or beef. It is mighty tasty no matter the meat and so simple. I generally mix the glaze, pour over meat in a slow cooker, and cook on high for five hours. The following recipe is enough for a 3-4...