Aunt Debbie’s Poppy Seed Ham Rolls
Tara on Jan 1st 2015
Do you need a recipe for all that leftover Christmas ham? Make my Aunt Debbie’s Ham Rolls. This recipe can be made ahead, refrigerated, and baked for breakfast. It can be easily put together for a quick snack, party appetizer, picnic, or even a Super Bowl item. To make good use of any leftover ham, […]
BOSTON BROWN BREAD
Tara on Sep 4th 2014
This recipe was handed down to me by my mother-in-law. I recall her preparing this bread in soup cans to take along on family camp trips in their old FAN RV from the early ’70’s. I have no idea who thought up the idea of baking bread in soup cans but this is a fantastic […]
Breakfast Pull Apart Sausage Bread
Tara on Jul 29th 2014
First let me start by stating I WON’T be making this again for a while. Then why post the recipe if I don’t plan to bake this again? Because it was so amazingly delicious I couldn’t stop eating it is the reason why! This recipe can be assembled at night, placed in the refrigerator, and […]
Breakfast Sausage Quesadillas
Tara on Aug 29th 2013
Do you need an all in one dish for breakfast or a brunch? Breakfast Sauasge Quesadillas are easy to make, and some of the prep work can be done ahead of time. Here’s what you need to do: 1 pound sausage crumbled 1 sweet green pepper – chopped 1 sweet red pepper – chopped 1 […]
Fresh Strawberry Poppy Seed Fruit Salad
Tara on May 30th 2013
Here is a perfect side dish for a potluck, a special brunch, a baby or wedding shower, a light dessert, and a refreshing summer time treat – Fresh Strawberry Fruit Salad wih Strawberry Poppy Seed Dressing. Nuts and mini marshmallows are optional but delicious additions. 2 cups fresh strawberries (washed, stems removed, and sliced) 1 […]
Apple Pie Quinoa – Gluten Free Breakfast!
Tara on Apr 14th 2013
Since most of us around here have either gone Gluten Free or have reduced/eliminated most grains – we thought it was time to give QUINOA a try. I wanted my first attempt cooking QUINOA to become a regular breakfast staple. Apple Pie Quinoa was just the thing to win over dear hubby and at least […]
Gluten Free Banana Nut Muffins
Tara on Apr 10th 2013
These are a family favorite around here. Nobody will ever know they are Gluten Free unless you tell them. I adapted this recipe just a bit from Dr. Axe’s cookbook. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line 24 muffin cups with cupcake liners. In a medium bowl mix the following: 1 3/4 cups Bob’s Gluten […]
A Healthy Me, A Healthy You – Banana Split Protein Shake
Tara on Jan 16th 2013
How is everyone doing keeping their resolution to becoming healthier? Remember it takes about 3 weeks to change a behavior pattern. Keep on keeping on! I believe we have to keep our menu choices healthy and tasty and have enough variety that we do not get bored. I’m here to help with the variety. So […]
A New Me A New You – Orange Creamsicle Shake
Tara on Jan 2nd 2013
Happy New Year everybody! Now is the time when many folks are ready to get serious about healthy habits. One way to a new you this year is to give some serious thought to what goes in your body for breakfast. So many traditional breakfast foods work against our healthy goals we set. Sugary cereal, […]
12 Days of Christmas Jar Gifts – Whole Grain Waffle and Pancake Mix
Tara on Dec 18th 2012
This is a family favorite in our house. I make up the mix recipe below and have it on hand for an easy morning pancake or waffle breakfast. And this is also a frugal tasty gift as well. This recipe should fill 5 pint sized jars, and each pint jar would make 2 batches of […]