Monday, November 3, 2025

Freezer Maintenance

Organize Your Freezer Like A Pro


Freezer Maintenance is a problem for me despite my best intentions.  Once it is a mess, I don't know where to start, but I'm hoping these videos and links to informative articles will be helpful to achieve freezer organization.  

I'll add more links and videos as I find them.



The Best Way To Keep Trace Of What Is In Your Freezer

The Absolute Best Way to Organize Any Freezer (and Keep It That Way, Once and for All)

The Ultimate Freezer Organization Guide





Sunday, November 2, 2025

Jalapeno Popper Appetizers

 



Seems like everyone loves jalapeno peppers!  Our jalapeno poppers are always a hit when we take them to a party.  The beauty of our version is that they are so fast and easy to make. 

Makes 12 jalapeno poppers

6 medium jalapeno peppers
1 package cream cheese
bacon

Split the jalapeno peppers lengthwise, removing seeds and membrane.

Fill each half with cream cheese.

Wrap with bacon (we use 1/2 slice of bacon for each popper)

Place on foil wrapped baking sheet in preheated 400 degree oven.

Bake until bacon is crisp about 15 to 20 minutes . . . depends on your oven

If you take them to a party and they cool too much by the time you get there, heat in the microwave around 1-2 minutes.




   

Friday, October 31, 2025

Pecan Pie Cheesecake

 


Cheesecake is my go-to dessert for any special celebration.  This Pecan Pie Cheesecake may become my new favorite cheesecake version.

Description from Maria's Mixing Bowl:

"Rich, creamy, and packed with warm fall flavors, this Pecan Pie Cheesecake is the ultimate dessert. With a cinnamon graham cracker crust, velvety cheesecake center, and gooey pecan topping, it’s perfect for holidays, gatherings, or anytime you’re craving something indulgent."

Click here to go to the recipe at Maria's Mixing Bowl.  Subscribe to her newsletter for more great recipes.



Your Guide to Rotisserie Chicken: Meals, Storage, and More

 


Rotisserie chicken has become a convenient and economical way to quickly prepare delicious meals.  It is widely available at grocery stores.  You can also make roasted chicken at home.  A good idea is to set time aside to make a couple of roasted chickens to have ready as needed.  Make them, cut them up and freeze them is a smart thing to do.

Check out Mary Hunt's informative article on everything you need to know about rotisserie chickens from her blog Everyday Cheapsake.  

Click here to go to the article.  While you are on her blog, subscribe to her newsletter . . . you will be glad you did.  I've been subscribed for many years and is one of my favorite blogs.



Thursday, October 30, 2025

Broccoli Cheese Rice Casserole

 


Love rice casseroles and this one is fast, healthy and easy!  Perfect for vegetarians . . . I could make this a whole meal.

Check out this recipe and more from The Seasoned Mom on You Tube or her blog.



Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Homemade Waffles

 


Who doesn't love waffles?  Not only are they a delicious breakfast,  but everything you need to make them are probably already in your pantry.  Fast and easy!

Blair has all kinds of information about waffles on her page.  Check out her informative blog for lots of homemade meals and more. 

Source . . . click on the source link for the recipe.

Check out The Seasoned Mom on You Tube here.




Tuesday, October 28, 2025

Caramel Apple Crumble Pie



Anything with caramel and apples gets my attention!  

The only think I would change is using lard, I just think it is way too unhealthy.  I would replace it with Crisco.

This recipe has been in my recipe collection for decades that I got from a newspaper or magazine.

Enjoy!





Ingredients

½ cup Rolled oats
¼ cup Brown sugar
¼ cup All-purpose flour
¼ cup TENDERFLAKE® Lard, cubed
½ tsp Cinnamon
½ tsp Nutmeg
Pinch of salt
1 can Apple Pie Filling
1/3 cup Ready prepared caramel sauce
1 TENDERFLAKE® Perfect Pastry for a 9-inch (23 cm) pie shell




Ingredients for Pie Shell:

2 cups Cake and pastry flour OR
1¾ cups All-purpose flour
¾ tsp Salt
¾ cup TENDERFLAKE® Lard
4 to 6 tbsp Cold water




Directions

PREHEAT oven to 400°F (200°C).

PREPARE pastry shell following these easy steps:

MIX together flour and salt.

CUT in lard with pastry blender or two knives until mixture resembles coarse oatmeal. Gradually add water to mixture. Add only enough water to make dough cling together.

GATHER into a ball and divide into two portions.

ROLL out each portion on lightly floured surface. If dough is sticking, chill ½ hour.

TRANSFER dough to pie plate. Trim and flute shells or crust.

COMBINE the oats, ¼ cup brown sugar, flour and TENDERFLAKE® Lard in a mixing bowl. Work the ingredients by hand until a rough crumble is achieved. Set aside.

GENTLY fold ¼ cup brown sugar and spices into apple pie filling. Pour the apple mixture into pie shell and spread evenly.

DRIZZLE caramel sauce over the pie filling. Top with the oat crumble mixture.

BAKE in preheated oven for 20 minutes. 

Lower oven temperature to 375°F(190°C) and continue baking for 25 to 30 minutes or until the top is bubbling and golden brown. 

Allow to cool and serve.

Source:  Maple Leaf Foods Inc. 


Raspberry Cream Danish

 


Puff pastry makes fast and delicious desserts that looks like you spent hours on it.  Raspberries are a delicious fruit and are featured in the cream cheese filling.

This recipe comes from the Mr. Food website . . . one of my favorites!




Monday, October 27, 2025

Holiday Cabbage Casserole

 


Photo source: Mr. Food


In an effort to maintain a healthy food lifestyle, I've recently searched for recipes that utilize vegetables and adapt them toward healthier meals.  This recipe caught my attention since I have been meaning to start using cabbage in my meals.

This recipe comes from the Mr. Food website, which is one of my favorites.



Saturday, October 25, 2025

Smothered Pork Chops in Slow Cooker

 


These pork chops look delicious . . . bring on the mashed potatoes!

Check out Kitchen Sanctuary for more awesome recipes.





Friday, October 24, 2025

9 Chicken Casseroles



Many of these recipes are chicken-a-la-kingish and since that is one of my favorite meals, I can't wait to try some of these recipes.

If you like these recipes, consider subscribing to Jennifer's You Tube Channel, Cook Clean Repeat . . . you will love it.  It is one of my favorites and I highly recommend it!




Thursday, October 23, 2025

13 Ways to Use Crescent Roll Dough (Chicken Dumplings, Donuts & More) |

 


Nicole has several videos on YouTube about using Crescent Roll Dough and Pizza Dough that are fast and easy, but more importantly, they look delicious.  I plan on trying them soon since it looks like it will be easy to adapt to cooking for one person.

I have subscribed to her YouTube Channel and love most of those recipes.  Subscribe here.

https://www.allrecipes.com



Sunday, February 25, 2024

Olive Garden Chicken Alfredo Spaghetti Pie-Copycat Recipe

 


I love Olive Garden but never had this dish.  

For sure I will be trying this recipe.

Love the blog Clarks Condensed which covers so much more than recipes.  Check it out!

Click here for the source recipe page.



Friday, February 23, 2024

Red Beans and Rice

 


Photo source: Lana's Cooking


Anything beans and rice is ok with me!

I'm not sure about the tomatoes, but I will trust Lana and at least try it.

Check out her blog . . . click here for the recipe page.





Thursday, February 22, 2024

Skinny Rotisserie Chicken and Grits Casserole

 


Photo source: The Seasoned Mom



I have never put cream cheese in grits, but it sounds like a good idea to try.  

I'm not convinced about bbq sauce for a garnish!

Click here to go to the recipe page at The Seasoned Mom.



 

Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Homemade Cracker Barrel Chicken and Dumplings

 


Photo source: All Free Copycat Recipes

The perfect comfort food that comes from Cracker Barrel Restaurant, one of my favorites.  I've had this dish many times at the restaurant.  It will be awesome to make it myself.

Click here for the source recipe page with more photos and complete description from the website All Free Copycat Recipes.


Biscuits and Sausage Gravy Pot Pie

 

Photo source; Bake at Midnite


Love biscuits and gravy with sausage, they are one of my favorite comfort foods.  This recipe is fast and easy, but if time is not a problem, I would make homemade biscuits.

Check out Judith's food blog, Bake at Midnite for lots of awesome recipes.  Go to the recipe source page, click here.




Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Buffalo Chicken Alfredo Bake

 

Photo Source:  Back For Seconds - Recipes You Can't Resist


Quick and easy . . . looks delicious!

Another recipe using rotisserie chicken and great for freezing.

Check out Stephanie's blog for the recipe: 







Monday, February 19, 2024

Honey Garlic Chicken

 



Honey Garlic Chicken is a must-have recipe in my opinion.  

Find this recipe and more at:





Cheddar Parmesean Scalloped Potatoes

 


Photo source: gimmesomeoven.com


Potatoes always get my attention!

I need to get away from those boxed potato mixtures, this type of recipe is so much better.

Click here to go to the recipe source page.