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Breads & Rolls, Home

Classic White Sandwich Bread

This bread is light and soft and if you are a beginner at bread baking, this bread is for you! It’s perfect! You can use this base dough recipe and add a multitude of yummy concoctions, such as pesto and parm, sun dried tomato and white cheddar, raisins and cinnamon, […]

Instant Pot, Main Dish

Sour Cream Pork Chops

This have been my favorite pork chop recipe for years! I made them again two nights ago and forgot to take a picture. But I thought I would post the recipe anyway because they are super delicious!! You can use your crock pot, Instant Pot or oven for this. Your […]

Home, Soups

Gazpacho

A summertime favorite indeed! This is one of my very favorite poolside dinners. I serve it with grilled shrimp and lots of delicious toppings. 1 Zucchini, chopped (save 2 tbsp diced small) 2 Roma tomatoes, chopped (save 2 tbsp diced small) 1 Cucumber, chopped (save 2 tbsp diced small) 1/2 […]

Baking, Home, Sourdough

Sourdough Double Chocolate Loaf Cake

This cake is made using discard! It is moist, dense, deep, dark chocolate and delicious, topped off with a tangy buttermilk glaze. Makes 1 loaf 9×5 1 Cup all purpose flour 3/4 Cup unsweetened cocoa 1/2 Tsp salt 1/2 Tsp baking powder 1/2 Tsp baking soda 1 Large egg 1 […]

Home, Instant Pot, Main Dish

Chicken & Rice ~ Instant Pot

This is the dinner to make when you haven’t planned anything for dinner and you you need to get dinner on the table and hour ago! Its super quick and super delicious with short cuts! Serves 4 2 Cups uncooked rice 4 Cups water or chicken broth 1 1/2 Tbsp […]

Home

Curried Carrot Butter ~ For The Freezer

This butter is delicious! I was pleasantly surprised, I was not expecting to like it, truthfully. As I do love curried carrot soup, I thought I’d give it a try. I did alter the recipe slightly using dark brown sugar instead of honey, I also doubled up on the sugar, […]

Everything Else, Home

Grape Tomato Refrigerator Pickles

These yummy little morsels are quick and easy to make. Perfect with sandwiches or as is for an appetizer. Makes 1 quart Brine 1 Cup white vinegar 1 Cup water 1 Tbsp canning or kosher salt 1/2 Tbsp granulated sugar Add all to medium pot and heat until salt and […]