Today Sweet Pea and Little Man helped me make Hot Cross Buns. As we made these, we talked about the significance of today - Good Friday. What a sweet time of remembering how Jesus died on the cross for us. There are several recipes available to make these buns but this one is our favorite. Ingredients: 4 t. yeast1 ...
Recipes
Who has time to cook elaborate meals? Not me! But because I want my family to eat nutritious and cost effective dishes, I have learned to keep our meals easy. Check out our favorite reci
Recipe: Barbecups
Here is a recipe that is easy, quick and requires six basic ingredients. Brown hamburger. Mix together browned ground beef, onion, brown sugar and barbecue sauce. Press a tenderflake biscuit into each muffin cup. Fill each cup with mixture. Top with sharp cheddar cheese. Bake 10-12 minutes in 400 degree ...
Recipe: Applesauce Cinnamon Muffins
Applesauce Cinnamon Muffins is my go-to muffin recipe. Super easy and as far as muffins go...pretty nutritious as well! Beat together egg, oil, and milk. Stir in applesauce and sugar. Add the rest of the ingredients and stir until moist. Place in a greased muffin pan. Bake 400 degrees for 15-20 minutes. Applesauce ...
Recipe: Bread Machine Whole Wheat Bread
I have two favorite smells in life. The smell of a freshly bathed baby. Be still my heart. The second favorite smell is homemade bread baking in the oven. Delicious. While it might be cool to say that I make several loaves a week by mixing and kneading, I would be lying. I haven't kneaded bread for quite some time. But making several ...
Snow Ice Cream
I had heard about it, but never experienced it until our last snow storm. One bite was not enough! Snow ice cream is our new family tradition. When you find out how easy it is, you will add it to your snow activities as well! Snow Ice Cream Ingredients 8 cups snow1 (14 oz) can Sweetened Condensed Milk1 t. vanilla Large bowlLarge ...
Recipe: English Toffee
This is one of our family's favorites at Christmas. I don't believe that my mom could make enough batches. This is truly the best English Toffee recipe around! 1 1/2 cup brown sugar1/2 lb butter (not margarine)1/2 t. vanilla Cook the above ingredients over low heat in heavy saucepan stirring constantly. Cook until it reaches hard crack stage - (300 ...
Recipe: Delicious Pumpkin Seeds
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Oops Recipe – Yummy!
Bubble Rolls were supposed to be the recipe to serve our company for breakfast the next morning. It is one of the easiest and most delicious breakfasts you can make. While I don't typically keep premade foods in my pantry and freezer, Rhodes Rolls is one item that I do keep for those unexpected times when I need something yummy and ...
Bird Nest Cookie Recipe
Bird Nest Cookies are a fun Spring or Easter cookie to make. Kids can do almost all of the work themselves and will enjoy eating them too. Bird Nest Cookie Ingredients 2 cups butterscotch or chocolate chips1 cup peanut butter2 cups chow mein noodles or corn flakespeanuts, peanut M&M's, or jellybeanswax paper Bird Nest Cookie ...
Valentine Kiss Cookies
These cookies are definitely a favorite at our house. Easy to make. Fun to bake together with an added fine motor practice. Delightful to eat. 48 candy kisses (regular or almond kisses) 1/2 cup shortening 3/4 cup creamy or crunchy peanut butter* 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar 1 egg 2 tablespoons milk 1 teaspoon ...