vanilla pudding m&m cookies

If you’ve never heard someone make yummy noises while eating a cookie that you baked, then you aren’t using the right cookie recipe. note: this is that cookie recipe. You’re welcome. ~ preheat oven to 350 degrees F. ~ 2 and 1/4 cups all purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 (3.4 oz) box instant…

sweet & creamy amish macaroni salad

We adore macaroni salad, and I seem to make a lot of it during the spring and summer months. It’s an easy, frugal, delicious and very versatile thing to have around. I serve it as a side dish with dinner, pack it into Mason jars for inpromptu picnics, and I usually make enough so I…

bacon bourbon baked beans

I purchased a 5 quart, Red Wing Pottery bean pot recently and I couldn’t wait to make my first batch of homemade baked beans in it! I had so much fun creating this decadent bean recipe. They’re perfectly sweet, smoky, tangy, bacony, rich and saucy. Feel free to leave out the bourbon at the end…

a scenes post

We celebrated St. Patrick’s Day at home and I was busy in the kitchen all day the day before, cooking up new recipes and old favorites. My daughter, Andie, took the day off so we could just hang out, eat, have a few pints of Guinness, and enjoy each others’ company. I’ve been thinking about…

skillet-baked blueberry pancake

What’s the best, easiest way to make blueberry pancakes? In a skillet, of course! This recipe will serve 4 people. Make up your favorite eggs and bacon or sausage to go with this delectable dish. ~ preheat oven to 375 degrees F. ~ 1/2 cup all purpose flour 1/2 cup whole wheat flour 3 Tablespoons…