The Easiest Meals: Recipes

Jodi’s Chili 1 lb ground beef 1 lb ground pork (you can use whatever meat you like – even turkey) 1 can mild tomatoes with green chilis (I use Rotel) 1 can of tomato sauce (I use a big can, we like it saucy) 1 can of diced tomatoes (its... Read More.

Maple Candied Bacon

1 PACK OF Bacon Maple Syrup Put bacon (use the whole pack) flat on a baking sheet, and bake at 375 until it looks almost done.  Take it out of the oven and brush each slice with some syrup – on both sides. Put it back in... Read More.

School Night Suppers

Oven Toasted Meatball Subs Ingredients Meatballs – frozen or fresh Bread – Italian, French, subs…whatever you like! Red sauce – Jodi’s homemade or jar Shredded cheese – your fave! Directions Heat up sauce and meatballs in a pot on your stove. Heat oven to 275-300.... Read More.

Dreamcake Icing

Dream Cake Icing 8oz Cream Cheese 2 cups powdered sugar 1 pint heavy whipping Cream 1 tsp vanilla flavoring   Beat Softened Cream Cheese till smooth Add whipping cream Vanilla   Mix at Low speed for 5 minutes. then mix at high/med speed for 3 minutes Spread on cake

Sam’s Monkey Bread

3 cans of biscuits 1 cup sugar 2 Tbs cinnamon 1/4 cup brown sugar 1 stick margarine Topping 2 cups powdered sugar 3 Tbs milk 1 tsp vanilla or almond extract Mix together sugar, brown sugar and cinnamon. Separate and quarter all the biscuits. Roll each biscuit piece in the sugar mixture until... Read More.

Murphy’s Perfect Scrambled Eggs

The Murphy Method: Only “cut” the eggs with water  - not milk or cream.   Add only a little water before whisking. Whisk the eggs for a few minutes – adding air, which helps to make them fluffy. Stir and move the eggs the entire time while scrambling. ... Read More.

Jodi’s Spaghetti Squash

This is a FAVORITE at our house! Taylor & Phoebe like it better than regular pasta when we have red sauce. 1 medium sized spaghetti squash 1 deep dish casserole dish Cooking spray Heat the oven to 400 degrees. Spray the dish, and use a... Read More.

Recipe: Homemade Chocolate Pudding

Recipe from Hershey's Ingredients 2/3 cup sugar 1/4 cup HERSHEY'S Cocoa 3 tablespoons cornstarch 1/4 teaspoon salt 2-1/4 cups milk 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Whipped topping (optional) Directions: 1. Stir together sugar, cocoa, cornstarch and salt in medium saucepan; gradually... Read More.

Valentine’s Day on a Budget

Bake Sugar Cookies with pink & red sprinkles or you can use pink & red M&M’s! Chocolate Dipped Strawberries Melt chip morsels in the microwave for 30 second intervals – stirring between.  When the chocolate is smooth, dip the clean dried berries into the chocolate and place... Read More.

RECIPE: Spicy Glazed Chicken from Holly Clegg

Get a week's worth of recipes from Holly Clegg HERE! In the oven or on the grill, this spicy rub with a honey glaze turns chicken into a quick amazing best chicken breast recipe. Makes 4 (4-ounce) servings 1 teaspoon chili powder 2 teaspoons paprika 2 teaspoons garlic... Read More.