Tag: Make Your Own

Homemade Potato Gnocchi

Homemade Potato Gnocchi

A few years ago, our oldest granddaughter introduced me to gnocchi, and I have loved them ever since. Homemade Potato Gnocchi are tender pieces of potato pasta that are wonderful added to creamy soups, side dishes, or are also quite tasty when baked with other 

Homemade French Dressing

Homemade French Dressing

I’m a fan of Ott’s Dressing, and this Homemade French Dressing is a very close substitute if you don’t have any in your cupboard. It’s quick and easy to put together and is made with common ingredients.

DIY Advent Tea Calendars

DIY Advent Tea Calendars

Well, it’s the Holiday Season, and I’ve been crafting again. This year I decided on DIY Advent Tea Calendars for our daughters. It all began when I read a post from another tea-lover who had purchased an advent tea calendar for the Christmas season. I had never heard of such a thing, and thought it was a brilliant idea for a gift. So, my search began. Continue reading DIY Advent Tea Calendars

Sourdough Cheddar Cheese Crackers

Sourdough Cheddar Cheese Crackers

This recipe for Sourdough Cheddar Cheese Crackers is so delicious and a great way to use “unfed” sourdough starter. Lightly flavored with Vermont Cheddar Cheese Powder and sourdough, the combination brings a smile to my little grandson’s face. My daughter insists that he likes them 

Baked Homemade Granola

Baked Homemade Granola

Baked Homemade Granola makes a delicious breakfast cereal served with milk, or use it to top your favorite yogurt with fruit. Made from old-fashioned oats, wheat germ, coconut, sunflower seeds, almonds, and honey it’s sure to please even the pickiest eater.

Beef and Chicken Fajitas

Beef and Chicken Fajitas

We love Mexican food, and I probably make it at least twice a month. It’s a great meal to plan when our entire family has gathered at our house as the options are many and the ingredients go a long way to serve many people. Beef and Chicken Fajitas is one of those favorite recipes that everyone enjoys! Continue reading Beef and Chicken Fajitas

Ground Beef Taco Meat

Ground Beef Taco Meat

I use this Ground Beef Taco Meat for many Mexican-style dishes at our house.

Slow-Cooked Corned Beef and Cabbage

Slow-Cooked Corned Beef and Cabbage

Slow-Cooked Corned Beef with Cabbage is an easy meal to serve your family for St. Patrick’s Day. This recipe cooks all day long and has only 5 ingredients. Simple, simple, simple. Place it in your crockpot or slow cooker in the morning and forget about 

Sourdough Puff Pastry

Sourdough Puff Pastry

Sourdough Puff Pastry is a great way to use your sourdough discard, and puff pastry can be used in so many ways. For tarts, toppings for pot pies, to make appetizers, or even the covering for Beef Wellington. Continue reading Sourdough Puff Pastry

Spiced Speculaas Cookies

Spiced Speculaas Cookies

These Spiced Speculaas Cookies are delicious and nearly identical to those windmill cookies you can buy in the store. Only better. Try them. One of my favorite cookies and perfect to serve with hot tea.