Jean’s Basic Bread Dough

My neighbor Jean shared her bread recipe with me (and gave me permission to share it with you) so I decided to give it a go.  The recipe makes 5 loaves!  I decided to make 2 loaves and use the rest of the dough for donuts which Jean showed a group of us how to … Continue reading

Stuffed Mozzarella Garlic Bread

Another quick and easy bread recipe for you, also delicious! 1 can refrigerated crusty French loaf 1 tablespoon butter, melted 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt 1/3 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 1  Heat oven to 350.  Line cookie sheet with foil.  Place dough seam side down on sheet. 2  Using a sharp knife, cut half inch deep … Continue reading

Crockpot Cabbage Roll Soup

This is the perfect hearty soup for a cold winter’s snow filled night like it was here last night, highly recommend! 1 pound bacon, diced (or a handful or two of bacon crumbles) 1 large onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 pound hamburger or sausage 2/3 cup uncooked long grain rice 6 – 8 … Continue reading

Peachie-O’s Cupcakes

My cute neighbor Amber loves peach rings and it was her birthday so I decided to give peach ring cupcakes a whirl and I think they turned out pretty cute. cupcakes 1 box yellow cake mix replace amount of water called for on box with equal amount of milk add 1 more egg than called … Continue reading

Garlic Parmesan Loaf

Super easy and tasty side dish for a good winter’s dinner! 1 can refrigerated crusty French loaf 1 tablespoon butter, melted 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt 2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese 1  Heat oven to 350.  Spray cookie sheet with cooking spray.  Place dough seam side down on sheet.  Cut slits or slashes in dough as … Continue reading

Basic White Bread

Working on that learn how to make bread goal.  Making bread is hard!  But this turned out pretty good even though I had my doubts. 1 cup warm milk 1 cup warm water 4 tablespoons butter, softened 4 tablespoons sugar 2 teaspoons salt 1 1/2 tablespoons instant yeast 4 1/2 – 6 cups unbleached white … Continue reading

Cheese Stuffed Pull Apart

Cheese + Bread = YUM! 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning 2 cans (5 biscuits each) flaky layers refrigerated buttermilk biscuits 10 cubes (3/4″) Cheddar, Monterey Jack or Mozzarella cheese 3 tablespoons butter, melted 1  Heat oven to 375.  Spray 8″ round pan with cooking spray.  In small bowl, stir together Parmesan and … Continue reading

Bacon Cheeseburger Calzones

I dismissed calzones as being too hard to make but then I found this Pillsbury recipe and it couldn’t have been any easier or any deliciouser! 4 slices bacon, chopped or about 1/4 cup bacon crumbles 1 pound hamburger 1/4 cup dried minced onion 1/4 cup chopped hamburger pickle slices 1/4 cup Ranch dressing 2 … Continue reading

Margherita Pizza Bread

I seriously could eat this all day every day. 1 can refrigerated classic pizza crust 3/4 cup chopped, seeded tomatoes 1 cup (4 oz) shredded mozzarella cheese 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves or 1 teaspoon dried basil 2 teaspoons pizza or Italian seasoning 1 egg yolk 1 tablespoon water 1  Heat oven to 375.  … Continue reading

Chicken Bacon Caesar Bubble-Up Bake

Delicious!  Easy!  Great dinner!  I could keep going but I’ll stop now. 1 (8 oz) container garlic and herbs spreadable cheese 1/2 cup Caesar dressing 1/4 cup water 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 can flaky layers refrigerated buttermilk biscuits (8 biscuits) 2 cups chopped chicken or 1 large can chicken, drained and broken apart 3/4 cup … Continue reading