Cooking

How Do YOU Make Apple Dumplings?

Karen Johnson August 23, 2013

My favorite part of the recipe is the bottom corner of the back of the card, after the sauce ingredients–where Granny wrote “Good luck” in tiny letters.

Get Schooled In Meatless Mondays

BeeSmith August 21, 2013

Blogger Bee Smith shares meatless meal tips with a back-to-school focus. Use her advice to plan quick breakfasts and tasty packed lunches your children will love.

Easy How-To: Make Your Own Potato Flakes

B Girard July 19, 2013

Because we NEVER eat the whole bag of potatoes before they become something from a horror movie that gives me nightmares when I look into the potato box, I dehydrate a lot of spuds in various forms.

Recipe of the Week: Fresh Grilled Fruit Mix

jsmith May 15, 2013

This week’s recipe, Fresh Grilled Fruit Mix, is a simple one that requires little ingredients and little time, and of course, the grill.

Recipe of The Week: Homemade Brownie Mix!

Karen Johnson March 20, 2013

As we grew up, Mom kept this homemade brownie mix on hand in a big, clear, airtight jar because we liked it better than the box stuff.

Quinoa Stuffed Peppers Answer to New Cook’s Prayers

AlisonKnight March 6, 2013

As a newlywed, I have been attempting to cook more often for my husband. I try to create unique, healthy and flavorful dishes and it’s been quite the adventure.

The Best Power Bars. Ever.

Jaqueline November 6, 2012

Gluten-free, white sugar-free and packed with protein and superfoods, this homemade power bar will put any packaged one to shame. Perfect for breakfast or snacks.

Mysteries of Jelly Making: How Calcium Water Works

Kathy Harrison August 22, 2012

Author and blogger Kathy Harrison explains how to use a two-step pectin for no-fail jam and jelly making, and suggests other yummy preservation techniques.

Green Tomatoes Week: Tangy Chutney

BeeSmith August 15, 2012

Chutney is a well-loved relish here in Ireland, and is popular throughout the British Isles. Why not introduce it to your family? It’s easy to make.

Five Fabulous Campfire Treats

Lisa Amstutz July 23, 2012

Why does everything seems to taste so much better when cooked over a campfire? Maybe it’s that smoky, slow-cooked flavor, or maybe it’s just the fresh air.