Ingredients: 3 cups water 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup hominy grits freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon butter 1/2 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese Directions: Bring the water and salt to a boil in a saucepan. Whisk in the grits and continue to whisk for 1 minute. When the mixture comes to a boil again, […]
Grits Breakfast Bowl Read Post »
I’m so excited for the half-days of sunshine we have had the last two days! After a spring of almost daily rain and clouds, any glimmer of sun is a celebration and I have to tell you my plants are LOVING it! In just those two days of light, my tomato and cucumber plants have
How to Grow Strawberries Read Post »
Cleaning my oven is one of those jobs that often gets pushed aside, simply because I am so frequently USING it and don’t want to set aside the 4 hours to use the self-cleaning feature. Once I have a cheesy casserole or sugary, fruit cobbler bubble over into the bottom, though, there is nothing to
How to Clean an Oven the Easy Way Read Post »
As you can imagine, we are working hard to do all that we can to make our home as attractive and functional, as possible, so potential buyers will see it’s value. Selling a home is always a little stressful for me, since patience is one of those virtues I’m still working to cultivate. As we
Simple, Inexpensive Ways to Improve the Value of Your Home Read Post »
Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened 3 cups salsa, divided 4 green onions, chopped, divided 2 1/2 cups Cheddar cheese, divided 2 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided 12 (8 inch) flour tortillas Directions: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Mix cream cheese with 2 cups salsa and 2 chopped green
Three-Cheese Enchiladas Read Post »
Ingredients: 2 (8 ounce) packages refrigerated crescent roll dough (such as Pillsbury Recipe Creations), divided 2 lemons, zested and juiced, divided 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened ½ cup white sugar 2 tablespoons butter, melted 3 tablespoons white sugar Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish
Best Lemon Cream Cheese Bars Read Post »
Ingredients: 1 pound bacon 1 large head cabbage, chopped 1 large onion, chopped 1 (8 ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms salt and ground black pepper to taste Directions: Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on paper towels; crumble
Fried Cabbage with Bacon, Mushrooms, and Onions Read Post »
I use glass jars and bottles to store so many things. They come in all sizes and shapes and they’re fantastic for holding DIY seasoning blends or homemade salad dressings and sauces. They’re great for sorting old buttons, too. (You save all those, before you throw out a shirt, right?) I often use glass jars when making gifts, too. You
How To Easily Remove Label Glue From Glass Jars Read Post »
Ingredients: 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree 4 eggs 1 cup vegetable oil 2/3 cup water 3 cups white sugar 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Moist & Spicy Pumpkin Bread Read Post »
Ingredients: 1 box instant vanilla pudding, sugar-free 1 can mandarin oranges, drained 1 container fat-free Cool Whip, 8 oz l box sugar free Orange Jello Directions: Dissolve jello in 1 cup boiling water. Add 3 ice cubes to a cup and fill with cold water. Stir until dissolved and set aside for 5 minutes to
