1. Using Soap Ruins the Cast Iron Lots of opinions on this one but the official word from Lodge’s Public Relations and Advertising Manager, Mark Kelly, says soap will NOT hurt cast iron. If you have to use soap, use a mild brand, clean the cast iron, dry it and apply a light coating of oil. After […]
Busting 5 Big Myths About Cast Iron Skillets Read Post »
Family Style Lasagna is home cooking at its best! The warm, cheesy, saucy goodness is so tasty that it will put you into a food coma of pure satisfaction. I really enjoy making this dish for my entire family and it’s a great meal for a take-along to someone’s house as an unexpected surprise. Not only
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Homemade chili is not my kid’s favorite dish in the whole wide world. They don’t really like the beans. BUT, Francis loves homemade chili, so I make it for him. We usually freeze the leftovers since I don’t know how to make a small pot of chili. I do make my kids eat a “thank
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Have you ever wanted to have restaurant quality seared and juicy steak at home? Here is how to pan sear rib eye steak like a pro – in your own kitchen. Moist, delicious and super flavorful, you’ll wow your mouth (and maybe your significant other)! The easiest way I know to pan sear a steak is
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Ingredients: 3 1/2 pounds sirloin tip roast, trimmed 1/4 cup flour 2 teaspoons salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 3 carrots, peeled and sliced 3 potatoes — peeled and quartered 2 Small onions – sliced 1 Stalk celery — cut in 2″ pieces 1 2 oz jar mushrooms – drained or 1/4 cup mushroom gravy 3 tablespoons
Low Calorie Pot Roast Read Post »
Sometimes I just don’t feel like cooking a big meal and this Garbage Rice Soup seems to fit right in to my evening. I so enjoy spending time with my grandchildren (as most you know, all 7 of them have taken over my life) and making many memories with them. For me family and memories
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I love to have a couple warm chewy Peanut Butter Cookies right out of the oven with a nice hot cup of tea! It’s among one of my many indulgences. They’re especially good when they’re made by little hands helping in the kitchen. My granddaughter Patience (yes, I’ve said it before, you will need patience
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We all start the ketogenic diet for different reasons. There are so many great health benefits associated with it. For you, maybe that reason is to shed some weight? Maybe it is to achieve better insulin sensitivity? Perhaps you have a need for better mental clarity? Many of us are able to adapt to the
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Yum, is all I can really say about these Low Carb Gluten-Free Donuts! They are seriously one of my favorite treats to have that are also Keto friendly. They’re very easy and quick to make. Oh, and believe me, they will not last long. I’ve made these 3 times now and I’ve had to double
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Yum! Blueberry Pound Cake is on the menu for dessert tonight. I still had some fresh picked blueberries left in the freezer from last years harvest and wanted to make something that is delicious and healthy at the same time. This Blueberry Pound Cake is not only Gluten-Free but Keto (low carb) friendly as well.
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