Mushroom Risotto
Risotto does require a bit more effort than just opening a can or using a mix, but the end result is great. Have a look at the recipe and see if it tempts your taste buds. We tried it, and really liked it.
Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins
Muffins are a great snack – healthy and delicious. They are easy to make and great additions to any meal or a snack.
Baked Bell Peppers
Instead of putting bell peppers into something, this recipe lets you put something into bell peppers. These will dress up your meal when you have company, or make your regular mealtime special.
Teriyaki Chicken
One of my co-workers, Joanne Hénault, brought these wonderful chicken thighs to a potluck we were attending. They were a hit, and I begged Joanne to share her recipe with me. Thankfully, she did. It is a favourite dish in our home now.
Stovetop Rice Pudding
There are many types of rice pudding. This recipe doesn’t require the use of the oven. If you are hankering for rice pudding in the middle of the summer, why heat up your kitchen by turning on the oven?
On The Learning Curve…
Never stop learning I grew up enjoying looking at Far Side cartoons. Gary Larsen’s cartoons were great, This one is especially descriptive of how I feel learning WordPress.
Mini Meatloaves
You can make these meatloaves ahead and keep them in the fridge. When you get home, just heat up the oven and 20 minutes later, voila! You have nice hot meatloaves for your meal.
Chocolate Cookie Sheet Cake
This chocolate cookie sheet cake is known by many names. (Texas chocolate cake comes to mind.) It has a texture similar to that of a brownie, and the buttermilk enhances the taste of the chocolate.
Cheese Scalloped Potatoes
I found the basics for this recipe in the “Food that Schmecks” cookbook written by the late Edna Stabler. This recipe for cheese scalloped potatoes is one of our favourite dishes, both for use at home and for potluck meals!
Basic Buns
My sister-in-law, Bev, is a fantastic cook. She was kind enough to share her bun recipe with me. This recipe makes 15 buns of medium size, about 24 smaller tray bun style.