Pot Roast of Beef

I’m sure you all have a pot roast recipe that you use all the time so here is mine.  It’s super easy and super yummy!  This recipe came with the first crock pot we bought. 3 medium potatoes, thinly sliced (I use about 4 because Courtney loves potatoes and I leave the skins on for … Continue reading

Easy Italian Stew

The weekly Winter pot of stew!  I’ve only made this once before and it was really good but needed much more liquid so I tried it again to try and find the right amount of liquid.  This is a Kraft recipe. 2 tablespoons Italian dressing (Kraft Zesty!) 1 pound bulk Italian sausage (I used the … Continue reading

Bacon Cheese Pull-Aparts

Quick, easy and yummy!  It’s a Pillsbury recipe. 1 egg 2 tablespoons milk 1 (16.3 oz) can Pillsbury Grands Flaky Layers Refrigerated Original Biscuits 1 (2.1 oz) package pre-cooked bacon, cut into 1/2″ pieces 3 0z (3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1/4 cup (about 3 – 4) finely chopped green onions Preheat oven to 350.  … Continue reading

Triple Chocolate To Live For Muffins

Another request for my friend Sandy at work.  I made these muffins for a meeting at work and she requested the recipe so here it is.  They really do live up to their name.  The recipe comes from the Cake Mix Doctor. PS  I love requests! 1 devil’s food cake mix 1 small box instant … Continue reading

Blue Ribbon Zucchini Bread

The first time I made this zucchini bread, I was a teenager spending a couple of weeks with my Grandma and Grandpa Hanson in Massachusetts during summer break.  Grandma gave me her recipe and we used zucchini from Grandpa’s huge garden.  The Hardwick Fair (Hardwick is the town they lived in) was happening during my stay … Continue reading

Karin’s Rice Krispie Treats

I take requests and this is the first one for my friend Natalya!  Every Friday at work I have a team meeting and since I am in charge I try to bring treats every week.  I made these last week for the team meeting and Natalya asked for the recipe.  I call them Karin’s Rice … Continue reading

Perfect Winter Beef Stew

Almost every Sunday in the winter, I make a big crock pot of soup or stew so that Bob and I have something to take to work for lunch.  This is a new recipe from Kraft so we’ll see how everyone likes it. 3/4 cup Italian dressing (I like Kraft Zesty Italian) 2 pounds beef for … Continue reading

Cheesy Ranch Potatoes

This is a combination of two different recipes – another Courtney favorite requested for her birthday along with the steak. Spray a large piece of heavy duty aluminum foil (or a double layer of regular foil) with cooking spray.  Pour a 32 ounce bag of frozen Southern Style Hash Browns (chunky kind not shredded) out on … Continue reading

Southern Style Salsa

This is a Pampered Chef recipe, it looks a little different because there are no tomatoes in it but it tastes delicious! Courtney wouldn’t even try it for a long time but now loves it and requested it for her birthday dinner. 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper (I just use entire pepper) 1/2 cup … Continue reading