My favorite meatloaf recipe is something I thought up years ago and it has been the way I make meatloaf ever since. The ingredients are unusual but make a great tasting meatloaf. I made this meatloaf when I was working early mornings at the Post Office and would get home at about noon everyday. Mary…
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Cranberry-Orange Glazed Sweet Potatoes Recipe
Put the finishing touches on Thanksgiving dinner by making cranberry-orange glazed sweet potatoes. These are super flavorful and will go with everything on your plate. I was going through our huge box of recipes the other day and came across this old, forgotten recipe for glazed sweet potatoes. This one came from Mary Jo’s sister…
Make-Ahead Mashed Potato Casserole Recipe
Thanksgiving Day can be a real hassle preparing all the sides, but this make-ahead mashed potato casserole can take some of your troubles away. Prep this mashed potato casserole the day before, put it in the fridge, then stick it in the oven for 45 minutes on Thanksgiving Day, and enjoy a perfect potato dish…
Kale Fennel Salad with Orange-Balsamic Dressing
Here’s a kale fennel salad that’s perfect to accompany a hearty fall meal. It has loads of flavor from the orange acidity, the crunch of the fennel and sweetness of dried cherries. After you made the White Pizza Sauce in my last recipe post, you were probably wondering what to do with the rest of…
The Best White Cheese Pizza Recipe
This white pizza sauce recipe might change the way you make homemade pizzas. The sauce is creamy and flavorful. This recipe post contains affiliate links. See our Privacy Policy for details. I don’t make pizzas too often, probably 3 or 4 times a year, and I’ve never made one with a white sauce. Bon Appetit…
Burnt Red Onion Jam
Burnt red onion jam needs to be on your list of tips for making food taste fantastic. It is perfect with a steak or on pork. Mix it into your mashed potatoes for a special treat. Put some in cream cheese and spread it on a toasted baguette. The possibilities are nearly endless for this…
The Best Cheesy Hot Tuna Sandwiches
These cheesy hot tuna melt sandwiches are delicious and the perfect thing for a family get-together or to serve during the big game. The recipe for these hot tuna sandwiches has been in my family for decades. I really can’t remember the first time my mom made these, probably in the late 60’s. No one…
Honey Mustard Glazed Grilled Chicken Recipe
Honey mustard glazed grilled chicken is something to try next time you are grilling. This glaze recipe contains 5 ingredients that contribute wonderfully flavorful tastes to the chicken. I realize that it’s a little past grilling time in much of the country but here in Florida, we’re still having 90-degree temps. The humidity is high…
Creamy Scrambled Eggs with Smoked Salmon
Creamy scrambled eggs with smoked salmon takes breakfast to a whole new level. It’s so good in fact, you’ll want to serve it for supper. As you’ll notice, I’ve been on a smoked salmon jag recently. Maybe it’s because I picked up a 20 ounce package of cold smoked salmon. The idea for scrambled eggs…
Oven Baked Breaded Butterfly Shrimp
Breaded butterfly shrimp that’s oven-baked makes for lots fewer calories than fried and has a nice crunch. Have the shrimp with your favorite cocktail sauce or drizzled with fresh lemon juice. It’s a wonderful appetizer or a main dish. What Size Shrimp To Buy? Coastal Seafoods in Minneapolis has 20% off shrimp on Mondays. No…
Salmon Patty Sandwiches on Toasted Buns
I’ve been on a salmon kick lately…but I don’t see anything wrong with that. I could eat it a couple times a week. Salmon is so tasty and can be prepared in so many ways. Today, I made salmon patty sandwiches on toasted buns, and they were delicious! Salmon is so full of healthy stuff…antioxidants,…
Sheet Pan Roasted Vegetables with Sausage Recipe
This sheet pan dinner is so good! Just ask MaryJo, my official taste tester, (I think she liked it)! Roasted vegetables recipe with sausage tossed with a number of spices to bring out the best flavors of the veggies is a meal you’ve got to try. Ingredients Used In This Recipe Easy and tasty is…
Best Crispy Chicken Cutlets Recipe
This crispy chicken cutlets recipe needs to be in your go-to menu box. The chicken is ultra crispy and oh so tasty. Easy to make and… This Chicken…your family will love this! The chicken is so moist and the Panko bread crust is super crunchy. Cut into a fillet with your fork and listen…
Peach Cucumber Salad with Honey Lime Vinaigrette
Peach cucumber salad with honey lime vinaigrette is a perfect complement to anything that’s barbecued or grilled. With peaches being plentiful right now, it’s time to make this salad! The inspiration for this salad is from my Facebook friend from Stillwater, Minnesota, chef Molly Brandt, former Chef de Cuisine for Royal Caribbean cruise lines. Thanks,…
Fresh Greens Salad with Basil Mint Vinaigrette
Fresh greens salad is a summertime treat dressed with refreshing and tasty basil and mint vinaigrette. Easy to make in a food processor or blender. One of the best parts of summer is the availability of fresh greens for a salad. Like the basil and mint plants that daughter Amy bought at the farmer’s market…










