a scenes post

    Summer is unfurling here in the Mississippi River Valley. We’ve had lots of rain with bursts of sultry, hot, sunny days in between which is causing all of the greenery to grow like a jungle. Lush, and thick, and so green. I don’t love the humidity, but I do love how gorgeously green…

country club smoked almond chicken salad

Reminiscent of a chicken salad sandwich I enjoyed while visiting a country club for lunch a while back. Tangy, sweet, smoky, and crunchy! This chicken salad has it all! Amp up the smokiness by using smoked chicken, along with the smoked almonds, if you have access to it. 3 large boneless skinless chicken breasts, smoked…

grandma’s easy stuffed peppers

Once in awhile I just have to make one of the comfort food dishes from my childhood. I love stuffed green peppers! I have several recipes for different versions on my blog… Crock Pot Stuffed Peppers, Cheesy Chicken “Nacho” Stuffed Peppers, Unstuffed Pepper Casserole, and Stuffed Green Pepper Soup! This new recipe is actually the…

amish rhubarb dream bars

I received a giant bag of fresh rhubarb a few days ago from a friend, so I’ve been busy in the kitchen baking up some rhubarb magic! This is another favorite, Amish recipe that I discovered in a bunch of recipes I bought at an estate sale in Harmony, Minnesota. It’s one of the best…

{crock pot} beer braised beef

Are you craving a big, juicy, beef sandwich with tons of flavor? Then you’ve come to the right place. I make this easy, delicious, beef in my slow cooker and everyone loves it. This time I piled it high on my homemade cheddar bread. The only embellishment was mayonnaise and a little spicy mustard. Ohmygosh.…