Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings

Description This is an easy slow cooker recipe that cooks while you are at work! It is wonderful on a cold, snowy day. I have four children who are picky eaters, and they LOVE this! Enjoy! Ingredients 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 2 tablespoons butter 2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of chicken soup … Read more

Tomato-Cream Sauce for Pasta

Description Serve over your favorite pasta. Absolutely delicious and so easy to make! Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion, diced 1 clove garlic, minced 1 (14.5 ounce) can Italian-style diced tomatoes, undrained 1 tablespoon dried basil leaves ¾ teaspoon white sugar ¼ teaspoon dried oregano ¼ teaspoon salt ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper ½ … Read more

Shepherd’s Pie VI

Description This Shepherd’s Pie is a layered casserole of beef, carrots, and potato. Ingredients 4 large potatoes, peeled and cubed 1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion ¼ cup shredded Cheddar cheese salt and pepper to taste 5 carrots, chopped 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 onion, chopped 1 pound lean ground beef 2 tablespoons … Read more

Super Easy Egg Casserole

Description Another husband-approved recipe. Made a couple times recently because of how easy it is to make! This recipe is easy to double or triple, but you may have to cook a bit longer if doing so. Ingredients 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese 6 eggs, whisked 6 slices bacon, diced 2 slices bread, cubed ⅓ … Read more

Steakhouse Potatoes Romanoff

Description They say what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas, but that’s mostly because people just don’t remember exactly what happened. Well, the only thing I didn’t forget was this special potato gratin that Chef John Schenk taught me how to make 10 years ago at his restaurant Strip House. Not only is it the … Read more

Fresh Rhubarb Pie

Description Mom used to grow her own rhubarb in her backyard, and when her rhubarb was ripe, what great pies she made! I will enclose her recipe. Ingredients 4 cups chopped rhubarb 1 ⅓ cups white sugar 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon butter 1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch double crust pie Instructions Preheat … Read more

Mongolian Beef and Spring Onions

Description A soy-based Chinese-style beef dish. Best served over soft rice noodles or rice. Ingredients 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic ½ teaspoon grated fresh ginger root ½ cup soy sauce ½ cup water ⅔ cup dark brown sugar 1 pound beef flank steak, sliced 1/4 inch thick on the diagonal ¼ … Read more

Sweet and Sour Sauce I

Description An excellent, traditional sweet and sour sauce. It is great served with meatballs, with tempura, or even over rice! Ingredients ¾ cup white sugar ⅓ cup white vinegar ⅔ cup water ¼ cup soy sauce 1 tablespoon ketchup 2 tablespoons cornstarch Instructions Place sugar water vinegar soy sauce cornstarch and ketchup in a medium … Read more