by MaryJane | Feb 12, 2013 | Dinner, Food & Garden
Oh my goodness! I just realized that I have never shared one of my family’s favorite beef recipes with you. It’s Hearty Steak Pie, and it’s not only delicious but also super simple to make. I first came across this recipe in one of my favorite cookbooks: Slow Cooker,...
by MaryJane | Jan 17, 2013 | Crock-Pot, Dinner, Food & Garden
I made this new Crock-Pot Chicken & Dumplings recipe for the first time last week. We were busy preparing for book club presentations and heading out to a library program in the evening, so I knew I’d need something quick and easy for dinner. Rather than turning...
by MaryJane | Dec 17, 2012 | Dinner, Food & Garden
This tortellini soup recipe comes to us compliments of my neighbor from Kentucky, who shared it with me years ago. Even though we haven’t lived next door to each other for years now, it was time to pull this one out of the recipe file, for two reasons. First, my...
by MaryJane | Dec 5, 2012 | Crock-Pot, Dinner, Food & Garden, Money Savers
Crock-Pot cooking is making a comeback. Debuting in the 1970s with the slogan, “Cooks all day while the cook’s away,” the slow cooker revolutionized the way Americans thought about dinner. A godsend to women returning to the workforce, this low-wattage appliance...
by MaryJane | Sep 28, 2012 | Crock-Pot, Dinner, Food & Garden
As promised, I’m sharing my latest Crock-Pot find with you. I made this creamy Crock-Pot beef and noodles recipe last week, and while it didn’t get any “super thumbs up!” ratings, it didn’t get any “thumbs down” ratings either, so it’s going in my permanent recipe...
by MaryJane | Jul 11, 2012 | Dinner, Food & Garden
As promised, here’s another great way to use up all that zucchini from your garden. This roasted zucchini and red potatoes recipe comes from my friend, Crystal, who promised it would be delicious. I made it tonight, serving it as a side dish with smoked sausage and...
