Seven Layer Salad
Tara on Dec 29th 2008
Seven Layer Salad In a 9 x 13 dish place the following: 1 head chopped iceberg lettuce (1st layer) Combine: ½ cup chopped celery (2nd layer) ½ cup chopped green pepper (2nd layer) ½ cup chopped green onion (2nd layer) 1 package frozen green peas, thawed (3th layer) ¾ cup sour cream mixed with ¾ […]
Stromboli
Tara on Dec 26th 2008
Stromboli It’s almost time to ring in a new year. I don’t know about you, but we’ve all had our fill of the traditional dishes like turkey and dressing, ham, rolls, heavy casseroles, and numerous desserts that now hang on our hips and thighs. We will be hosting a New Year’s Eve party at our […]
Country Breakfast Pie and Hashbrown Casserole
Tara on Dec 23rd 2008
Country Breakfast Pie 1 deep dish pie crust – unbaked Place the following in unbaked pie crust 1 pound pork sausage – crumbled, browned, and drained ¼ cup chopped green pepper ¼ cup chopped red pepper ¼ cup chopped onion 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese 4 eggs lightly beaten 1 cup light cream Bake […]
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Menu
Tara on Dec 21st 2008
Can you believe Christmas is almost here? It sure has come fast this year – faster than I can ever recall. There are too many things I will have to leave undone this year. The Christmas dishes are still in the attic. I never got around to cutting fresh cedar and magnoia greens to decorate […]
Festive Cranberry Pineapple Salad
Tara on Dec 18th 2008
Festive Cranberry Pineapple Salad Over the years, I’ve sampled numerous cranberry salads. Some were too tart. Some were too sweet. But this one is just right. Sweet meets tangy for the perfect duo – and the crunch adds a nice pizzazz too. Oh, did I mention it is pretty?? Did I also mention EASY?? 20 […]
Taco Soup & Sour Cream Cornbread
Tara on Dec 17th 2008
Fall and winter bring a change of menu at our house. As the chilly wind blows in from the north, a pot of soup is often simmering on the stove – its aroma promising to warm us from the inside out. Ann’s Taco Soup 2 lbs ground beef 1 chopped onion 2 cans mild Rotel […]
Organic Pumpkin Bread (Wheat Free)
Tara on Dec 15th 2008
Organic Pumpkin Bread (Wheat and Gluten Free) Don’t be afraid to vary the kind of flour used in some recipes. This is my mother’s original pumpkin bread recipe, which I traditionally make around Thanksgiving and Christmas. Since I am trying to reduce inflammation in my body – I am eliminating wheat from my diet. The […]
Fruit Dip Fluff
Tara on Dec 14th 2008
Fruit Dip Fluff I love this dip because it works for most holidays and seasons. Many of our Christmas Eve’s are low key around here. I usually make trays of goodies the whole family can munch on throughout the day. Usually there’s a fire going too. But don’t limit this dip just to Christmas. It […]
Christmas Peppermint Bark
Tara on Dec 13th 2008
Christmas Peppermint Bark Here’s another quick and easy Christmas recipe which is elegant on a pretty dish or in a clear jar. Our kids like to help make this and we often put this in jars and give as gifts. You will need: 1 pound of white almond bark 2 packages peppermint sticks – […]
Herb Roasted Pork Tenderloin
Tara on Dec 8th 2008
Herb Roasted Pork Tenderloin I just love crock pot meals. They are simple and easy. Often when I have a busy day scheduled, I’ll prepare a crock pot meal before leaving home. Nothing says “Welcome back!” like the aroma from a slow simmered meal in the crock pot. Here’s one way to roast pork […]
