Here’s Every Type of Pepper From Sweet to Spicy

 

Photo source:  Taste of Home

"Pick the wrong pepper and you could be in for a spicy surprise. Discover which types of peppers work best in which dishes—and avoid accidentally setting your mouth on fire!"  Comment from Taste of Home

The way I learned about different types of peppers was trial and error.  But not the normal way of trying different peppers from the grocery store.  I first bought lots of seeds to grow pepper plants.  The worse thing I did was buy the pepper plant mixes of seeds.  Most of the ones I really liked I had no idea what they were called and could not order again.  You live and learn.

Learn about the different types of peppers the easy way and read this article.

Click here to go to the Taste of Home article on peppers.

Roasted Cheesy Potato and Ham Soup In Pretzel Bowls

 

Photo source: Yammie's Noshery

Not only did Yammie provide an awesome recipe for Potato and Ham Soup, but also included her recipe for Pretzel Bowls.  

Those bowls remind me of what The Captain used to make for his potato soup which he never wrote the recipes down for.  It makes me so sad.  I would ask him for the recipes and he would respond with, "yes, I have been meaning to do that, but I'm not going anywhere."

There are other potato soup recipes I've posted, but this one is different with the addition of ham, which sounds delicious to me.

Click here to go to Yammie's recipe page for the soup and pretzel bowl.

Potato Corn Chowder

 

Photo source:  The Recipe Rebel

"This Potato Corn Chowder is a thick, hearty, creamy, and flavorful soup. It’s made with smoky bacon, creamy potatoes, and sweet corn."  Comment from The Recipe Rebel

These ingredients are some of my favorite things.  Sounds really good on a chilly day.

Click here to go to The Recipe Rebel recipe page.

Homemade Potato Soup

 

Photo source:  Taste of Home

"This easy potato soup recipe is just like one you’d find on a steakhouse menu. Its rich and velvety base is loaded with cubes of tender potato, pieces of salty bacon, a healthy dose of melty cheese and a final flourish of green onions for color. Once you learn how to make this potato soup, it will become your go-to comfort food dinner anytime the weather is chilly or you’re feeling a little under the weather."  Comment from Taste of Home

Potato soup recipes have gotten my attention today.  It was one of the dishes The Captain made that I loved, but he never wrote the recipe down for me.  Same for recipes I didn't get from my nana.  Learn from my lesson, get your favorite recipes written down by your loved ones so you can pass them on.

Anyway, several caught my attention and I will try out.  This one is made from scratch, using real potatoes.  I love both made from scratch recipes as well as semi-homemade recipes.  It all depends on how much time I want to spend in the kitchen.

Click here to go to the Taste of Home recipe page.

Ore-Ida Loaded Potato Soup

Every day is Potato Day in my house.  I absolutely love potatoes!

This recipe comes from one of my old magazines from back in the 80's.  Ore-Ida does not have this recipe listed on its website.  What is listed is a slow cooker recipe submitted to All Recipes, which I have also posted on this blog.

I've lost track of the magazine article, so I can't list the date of this article.  What I can tell you is that it was a winner in the Ore-Ida Employee Recipe Contest.

Click here to go to the Kraft/Heinz Ore-Ida potato recipes page for lots of yummy potato recipes.

Cooking time: 15 minutes
No. of Servings: 4-6


Ingredients:

1 24 oz. bag Ore-Ida® Steam n' Mash Garlic Seasoned Potatoes
2 cups broccoli florets, frozen
1 jar (12-16 oz) Creamy Alfredo sauce
2 cups milk
1/4lb bacon
1 cup cheddar cheese
¼ cup green onions, chopped


Directions:

Prepare Ore-Ida Steam n' Mash Garlic Seasoned Potatoes in the microwave, as directed on package.

While the potatoes are cooking, cut bacon into mall strips, chop green onions and shred cheddar cheese. Fry bacon in a sauce pan over med-high heat, set aside.

Turn heat down to medium-low and pour jar of Creamy Alfredo sauce into sauce pan.

Add milk and broccoli florets, and stir soup occasionally.

Pour one cup of cooked potatoes into small bowl, mash.

Blend mashed potatoes into soup.

Pour 1 cup of cooked potatoes into individual serving bowls. Ladle soup over
the potatoes.

Top with cheese, bacon and green onions.

Ore-Ida Slow-Cooker Loaded Potato Soup

 

Photo source:  All Recipes

"This ORE-IDA slow-cooker loaded potato soup recipe makes a rich and creamy slow-cooker loaded baked potato soup with Cheddar cheese, hash brown potatoes, and bacon — it's comfort food at its finest."  Comment from All Recipes

This recipe was submitted by Ore-Ida, who has had years to perfect this recipe, so you know it has got to be good.  Love the semi-homemade type of easiness and the convenience of using the slow cooker.  Got to try this recipe soon!

Click here to go to the All Recipes recipe page, recipe submitted by Ore-Ida.

Easy Italian Roasted Chicken

 

Photo Source:  Savoring Italy

"Some roast chicken recipes call for a long list of ingredients or a bed of perfectly cut vegetables, but I promise, it doesn't have to be complicated to be delicious. In fact, I'm a firm believer that simple is often best, especially when it comes to classic comfort food."  Comment from Savoring Italy

Love this versatile recipe.  It can be used for the oven, slow cooker or instant pot.  Simple and easy.  That chicken looks delicious.

Click here to go to the Savoring Italy recipe page.

Breakfast Burritos

 

Photo source:  Natasha's Kitchen

"These Breakfast Burritos are crisp on the outside and filled with tender scrambled eggs, ham, and plenty of melty cheese, of course. If you haven’t tried sautéing breakfast burritos, try these and you won’t want them any other way."  Comment from Natasha's Kitchen

That is my kind of breakfast!  They look delicious and I will be making these soon.

Click here to go to the Natasha's Kitchen recipe page.

Famous Butter Chicken

 

Photo source:  All Recipes

"These butter chicken breasts are dipped in beaten eggs and cracker crumbs, then baked with butter. These chicken breasts are really tender and moist with excellent flavor! I never have leftovers."  Comment from All Recipes

The chicken looks delicious and easy!

Click here to go to the All Recipes recipe page.

Slow Cooker Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs

 

Photo source:  Bless This Mess Please

"These juicy Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs have a gooey, melty center and are simmered in rich tomato sauce right in the slow cooker. They’re a family favorite comfort food that’s perfect over pasta, on subs, or served as an appetizer!"  Comment from Bless This Mess Please

Great idea to stuff the meatballs with mozzarella.  Love it! 

Click here to go to the Bless This Mess Please recipe page. 

Ravioli Filling Recipes and Pasta Sauce Make for Easy Italian Dinners

 

Photo source: Better Homes and Gardens

This excellent article has everything you need to know about making ravioli from scratch, including the dough, the filling and recipes.  If you love ravioli, this article is for you.  Make the best ravioli ever for your friends and family!

Click here to go to the Better Homes and Gardens page on ravioli.

Unstuffed Peppers

 

Photo source:  Simply Recipes

“You can use any color of bell peppers to make unstuffed peppers, and it’s fun to use a mix for a colorful dish. For a bit of peppery warmth, add a poblano to the mix, or amp things up with a diced jalapeño. Crushed red pepper flakes add a nice dose of heat, as does hot sauce.” —Laurel Randolph, Associate Editorial Director

These unstuffed peppers are ready in just 30 minutes flat. It’s a one-dish dinner that’s filling enough to serve on its own and a total weeknight win."  Comments from Simply Recipes

Since I love stuffed peppers and these unstuffed peppers take 30 minutes to make, I'm going to have to make them.

Click here to go to the Simply Recipes recipe page.

Easy Taco Casserole

 

Photo source:  Simply Recipes

"Taco night is the best, but it can be a pain to heat up the tortillas, make all of the fillings, and assemble each taco, one after the other. When you’ve got a family to feed, it can feel just plain tedious. The answer? This easy taco casserole."  Comment from Simply Recipes

Love most of the taco recipes and this recipe sounds like it is delicious, as well as easy.

Click here to go to the Simply Recipes recipe page.

Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole

Photo source:  Six Sisters Stuff

"This Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole is a quick, family-friendly dinner with shredded chicken, boxed stuffing, diced ham, broccoli and more!"  Comment from Six Sisters Stuff

Anything made with stuffing is already good enough to make, but this recipe has ingredients that I love.  Sounds like an awesome recipe.

Click here to go to the Six Sisters Stuff recipe page.

Tex-Mex Chicken and Rice Skillet

 

Photo source:  Valerie's Kitchen

"This cheesy one pot Tex-Mex Chicken and Rice Skillet is loaded with corn, peppers, and black beans for a hearty, delicious meal. It’s ready in just 30 minutes and cleanup is a breeze!"  Comment from Valerie's Kitchen

Love this recipe and can't wait to try it!  I'm so happy that it does not use instant rice, which most of these type of recipes use and love the rest of the ingredients.  

Click here to go to the Valerie's Kitchen recipe page.

Cherry Dump Cake UPDATED

 

Photo source:  Food.com

This post was originally posted

 to this blog on July 30, 2016

It doesn't get easier than dumping three ingredients in a pan and baking it.

Can't wait to serve it warm with some ice cream!

Gotta love dump cakes!

UPDATE

After making this dump cake, I need to make a few notes to add to the recipe.

First of all, after dumping all ingredients into the pan, stir until the cake mix is moistened.  We found that just dumping them into the pan left some spots "floury" after baking and left too many crunchy pieces throughout the cake.

Otherwise, the taste was excellent, but was very sweet and almost needs whipped cream or vanilla ice cream to offset the sweetness.

We really liked it and will be making it again!

Click here to go to the Food.com recipe page.

Chicken Alfredo with Broccoli

 

Photo source:  centslessdeals.com

"This is an easy way to turn jarred Alfredo sauce into a dinner everyone loves. Pasta and crisp, tender broccoli are tossed in creamy sauce with juicy chicken and a simple sprinkle of Parmesan."  Comment from centslessdeals.com

I love easy, delicious and semi-homemade dishes.  Love pasta dishes with a creamy sauce!

Click here to go to the centslessdeals.com recipe page.

Chocolate-Covered Cherry Cookies

 

Photo source:  Better Homes and Gardens

"If you love the flavors of cherry cordials, this is the chocolate cookie recipe for you. Here, a simple chocolate thumbprint cookie is topped with a maraschino cherry and thick chocolate frosting. Once baked, the cookies become moist and decadent thanks to the juicy cherries and fudge-like topping. You can use any type of maraschino cherries you like in this cookie recipe. Just be sure the cherries are pitted."  Comment from Better Homes and Gardens

Love Love Love!!  I'll make a batch just for me!

Click here to go to the Better Homes and Gardens recipe page.

Ham-and-Swiss Quiche Cups

 

Photo source:  Better Homes and Gardens

"These savory ham and Swiss quiche cups are delightful and versatile bites, perfect for breakfast on the go, brunch, or even a light lunch. Each cup combines a buttery homemade pie crust with a rich, eggy filling enhanced by diced ham, creamy Swiss cheese, and fresh green onions."  Comment from Better Homes and Gardens

The quiche cups are so cute and have ingredients I love.  Winner!!

Click here to go to the Better Homes and Gardens recipe page.

Chicken Creole

 

Photo source:  Taste of Home

"Tender bites of chicken simmer in a luscious tomato sauce with onion, celery and green bell pepper, ingredients commonly used in Cajun and Creole food. The vegetables add a complex aroma, making this 30-minute sauce taste like it simmered all day. Creole chicken is often served over rice, but you can also spoon it over grits or your starch of choice."  Comment from Taste of Home

Love the creole inspired aspect of this meal that I would love to try.  I have not had this type of meal.  Look forward to that chicken over rice.

Click here to go to the Taste of Home recipe page.

Grilling/Smoking . . . A Collection of Recipes UPDATED

This post was originally written in 2015

There is nothing like the aroma of grilling/smoking meats outdoors.  The Captain and I recently treated ourselves to a grill/smoker since he is a master at smoking meats on the grill.

No gas grill here, we love the taste and aroma of meats prepared on a wood fire.  Since we will be putting our grill/smoker to good use, I have been looking for great grilling/smoking recipes.

From the Taste of Home . . .

Grilled Burgers

Grilled Pork

Grilled Kabobs

Grilled Beef

Grilled Chicken

Grilled Fish

Grilled Ribs

Grilled Shrimp

How To Grill Baby Back Ribs

Food Network's Grilling Central


BBQ Pit Boys


Grilling with Kingsford Charcoal


Amazing Ribs

Best Grilling & BBQ Recipes

from Todd + Dianne White On Rice Couple


From Smoke Grill BBQ

Smoked Shrimp Kabobs

Smoked Chicken 

Smoked Beef

Smoked Pork

Grilled Recipes



From Smoker Cooking . . . 

Grilled Shrimp Recipes and Marinades

Smoker/Grilling Recipes



The Secret to Grilling Perfect Burgers




More to come!

Sausage Breakfast Pastries

 

Photo source:  White On Rice Couple

"You can’t go wrong making our sausage breakfast pastries. It only takes 4 ingredients and about 30 minutes of baking time. Your house will smell like a bakery and you can feed a group for breakfast simply! Best of all, this recipe is easily customizable by adding other little ingredients."  Comment from White On Rice Couple

This recipe is genius and uses two of my favorite items - puff pastry and sausage.  They look delicious, versatile and make a beautiful presentation for your next gathering!  Quick and easy, but looks like you spent hours. 

Click here to go to the White On Rice Couple recipe page to learn how to make these fabulous pastries!

Easy 5-Ingredient Taco Seasoning

 

Photo source:  The Food Network

"This taco seasoning uses basic pantry staples and can be tossed together in an instant. No need to buy the seasoning packet ever again!"  Comment from The Food Network

These type of seasoning mixes can save you lots of money.  Love them!

Click here to go to The Food Network recipe page.

Sausage Cheese Puffs

Photo source:  Taste of Home

"If you’ve ever wanted an excuse to eat sausage and cheese in one bite-sized, delicious puff of glory, this is it. These sausage cheese puffs are like the love child of your favorite breakfast sandwich and that cheesy biscuit you can’t resist at restaurants. They’re crispy on the outside, soft on the inside and packed with savory sausage and sharp cheddar. Plus, they’re the perfect finger food, which means less time with a fork and more time savoring every bite."  Comment from Taste of Home

I have to agree that these appear to be the perfect appetizer.  Can't wait to try them!

Click here to go to the Taste of Home recipe page.

Sausage & Crescent Roll Breakfast Casserole

 

Photo source:  Taste of Home

"Canned crescent roll dough is incredibly versatile and convenient for crafting everything from quick desserts to crowd-pleasing, last-minute appetizers. One of our test kitchen’s favorite uses for this flaky, buttery dough is to create a delicious breakfast casserole with classic ingredients and a crispy crust."  Comment from Taste of Home

Love these breakfast casseroles with sausage and made so easy with canned crescent rolls.  This one is a winner!  Breakfast is my favorite meal.

Click here to go to the Taste of Home recipe page.

Easy Cheesy Loaded Grits

 

Photo source:  Taste of Home

"Even grits skeptics won’t be able to resist the cheesy, loaded appeal of this Southern staple. Savory pork sausage crumbles, chopped green chiles, a blend of sharp cheddar and Monterey Jack and a hot pepper butter sauce make it irresistible. One scoop and you’ll be hooked."  Comment from Taste of Home

Grits is one of my favorite things to make for any time of day.  This recipe sounds delicious, loaded grits is a good description.  

Click here to go to the Taste of Home recipe page.