Easy, Cool Banana Pudding

This makes a large serving and is so easy! 4 or 5 bananas 1 large box instant vanilla pudding (french vanilla is GREAT too) 2 cups cold milk 1 (14 oz) can condensed milk 1 (12 oz) carton Cool Whip 1 box vanilla wafer... Read More.

Jodi’s Homemade Mac & Cheese

Jodi's daughter went nuts over over this Mac & Cheese recipe. Is it the added bread crumbs, or just because Mom made it? (Hear all about it from today's show podcast starting at 38:37) 1 box of pasta (your choice!)  I use the kind with... Read More.

Jodi’s Red Sauce

Ingredients  3 small cans of tomato paste (6oz) 3 Tablespoons of sugar OR sugar substitute 2 small (short) cans of tomato sauce (15oz) 2 medium (regular) sized cans of stewed tomatoes (15oz) 1 small chopped onion 1 TBL garlic, minced 2-3 Tablespoons of Olive... Read More.

Easy “No Bean” Chili

Ingredients  1 lb. ground beef 1 lb. ground pork 1 can of tomato sauce 1 can of diced or stewed tomatoes Water (about 1 cup) 1 can of corn, drained 2 pkgs of chili seasoning (I use low sodium)   Directions Cook meat (draining it is optional)... Read More.

Jodi’s Baked Creamy Spaghetti

This is something NEW I tried on the family – and they DUG IN.   So easy.  I think I saw it on a cooking show somewhere.  But here is my version:  Ingredients 1 pot of red sauce with meat Angel hair pasta – cooked &... Read More.

Buttermilk Pancakes

(Hear all about them at 00:27) Ingredients 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 3/4 teaspoon salt 1 large egg, lightly beaten 1 1/4 cups buttermilk 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted (optional)   Directions Stir... Read More.

Artichoke & Tomato Summer Side Dish

So this is 1 of my favorite summer side dishes because it is EASIER than easy – no cooking required. I use fresh bite sized tomatoes, sliced, and a jar of marinated artichokes. Place the tomatoes and artichokes in a dish, and leave some of the... Read More.

Sausage Brunch Casserole

Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds ground pork sausage (Sam uses 2 lbs) 1 (8 ounce) package refrigerated crescent roll dough 2 cups mozzarella cheese (Sam modified this with cheddar cheese) 4 eggs, beaten 3/4 cup milk salt and pepper to taste Directions Place sausage in a large,... Read More.

Sam’s Honey Garlic Slow Cooker Ribs

Servings: 3–4 1 (2½–3 lb) rack of pork ribs, halved 1 tablespoon salt 1 tablespoon pepper 1 tablespoon paprika 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 cup honey ½ cup soy sauce 10 cloves garlic, minced Season ribs evenly with salt, pepper, paprika, and chili powder. Rub... Read More.

Strawberry Scones – The recipe that will make bakers scream!

It's super easy! The trick is using my margarine instead of butter. Bakers will scream but they really come out tender on the inside and crispy on the outside. 1 cup fresh strawberries (or other fruit), chopped 3 tablespoons sugar 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour ... Read More.