jeff’s spaghetti

My hubby’s recipe for spaghetti sauce is seriously awesome. Don’t be intimidated by the long list of ingredients. This goes together fairly quickly and simmers away in the slow cooker until you’re ready to eat. 2 (28 oz.) cans crushed Roma tomatoes 1 (18 oz.) can tomato paste 1/2 lb. bacon, fried until crispy and…

heinz red magic meat loaf

We’ve been getting LOTS of snow dropped on us this past week, and cold, snowy weather calls for comfort food! Meat loaf is a favorite in our house and I’m always looking for new recipes to try. I came across this in a vintage Heinz Ketchup cookbook, and thought I’d give it a whirl since…

cottage potatoes

Hello, Lovelies! Here’s a delicious classic that I’ve made dozens of times. My family loves it and I thought you might appreciate a recipe for a tried and true potato side dish. Serve this with Maple Pork Roast, Spiced Cherry Ham or your favorite holiday fare. ~ preheat oven to 350 degrees F. ~ 32…

cheesy artichoke dip

Are you looking for some awesome appetizers to serve at your next gathering? Here’s one of my favorites. It’s a new twist on the classic artichoke dip, and I think it’s safe to say that my additions improved an already delicious recipe. ~ preheat oven to 350 degrees F. ~ 1 to 2 (14 oz.)…

cold vegetable crescent pizza

I know there are probably a bunch of recipes for this cold veggie pizza out there, but it’s so good and easy, I had to share my version. I’ve made this a LOT, and have found that people enjoy it any time of year. It’s cold and refreshing in the summer, and it’s an unexpected…