Cucumber Salad
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Fall is in the air and that means everyone’s gardens around here are finally producing the crop that we have been waiting for all year.  Cucumber Salad is a great way to use some of those delicious goodies from your garden. Cucumber Salad Recipe ~ Great Way To Use Up

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Another Take on Farm Fresh Corn: Fresh Corn Salad Recipe  Fresh corn is starting to hit the farmer’s markets and grocery stores.  While it’s awesome to eat it from the cob, smothered in fresh butter and salt, I also love it with a few of my other favorite summer veggies

Just Like Grandma's Baking Powder Biscuits
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My grandmother makes some killer Baking Powder Biscuits and I wish that I could make some that rival hers.  I can come pretty close but mine seem to be missing the grandmother touch.  One of these days I will give my grandmother a run for her money in the kitchen

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Orange Harvard Beets Beets are one of those vegetables that gets put in a love-hate situation all the time.  You have people that absolutely love them, and others that, well, don’t.  Their earthy, rich flavor  gives your taste buds a workout that they will greatly enjoy.  But, I’ve turned many

Cilantro Lime Rice
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Mexican night is a common occurrence in our house, actually is comes more often than I want to admit because it’s fast, cheap and I know the family will have no complaints.  Feeding my picky meat and potatoes only bunch can get a little exhausting sometimes, and that is when

fiesta
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How about a Fiesta for Cinco de Mayo or for any evening? A fiesta is frugal and fun and appeals to all ages. Here’s the plan for a frugalicious and fast FIESTA! Fiesta Meal Ideas Make Your Own Nacho Bar Tortilla Chips Taco Meat Recipe – 1 lb. ground beef,

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  Thanksgiving may seem like it’s all about carb-rich foods, from mashed potatoes and rich, creamy vegetable casseroles to fresh dinner rolls. The good news is you can still enjoy Thanksgiving dinner with your family without taking in a carb overload. While some side dishes may require a little creativity

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Getting home from work and trying to get dinner on the table can be a tough challenge. Now make it something healthy and the challenge is even tougher. With the help of this easy peasey Sweet Potato Curry recipe have dinner on the table in a jiffy.  I believe this

Homemade hushpuppies
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Hushpuppies are small golden nuggets of deep-fried cornbread that are traditionally served at fish fries and barbecues. Hushpuppies are said to have originated in the South during the Civil War era and are still quite popular throughout the southern United States. Seasonings may vary slightly in hushpuppy recipes, but hushpuppies

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Quick and Easy Homemade Hummus I love to cook, but I don’t always have time to prepare a gourmet meal when I get home from work before rushing off to something else. Sometimes I need something a little more practical than delicate, expensive hors d’oeuvres to bring to a party.

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There is just something about a tomato salad that tops off any summer meal.  With fresh produce from the garden or the farmer’s market it really adds pizzaz.  I enjoy a variety of fresh tomato salads a week.  The local hot springs pool actually sells tomatoes that they grow hydroponically

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Sweet Potato Souffle Planning our first HUGE Family Thanksgiving dinner. This year on Thanksgiving we hope to have 50 to 60 family members in attendance. We’re actually going to cook and dine in my church’s fellowship hall. So, while thinking ahead I’m wondering how much Sweet Potato Souffle I should

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Tomato & Fennel Salad Use heirloom tomatoes in this simple salad. They’re at their peak during the summer months and worth seeking out at your local grocery store or farmers’ market. Which varieties you choose is up to you – any will work well here. Servings: 4 servings, about 1