If you've never made your own jam, it is a must do! It's so simple to make and better than any jam I've ever eaten. I can eat it right out of the jar! It's a great way to use those fresh or frozen berries you have on hand. I seem to always have a mix of fresh berries on hand these days to add to...
BASIC HONEY-WHOLE WHEAT BREAD
I know a lot of you are still in the throes of summer heat, however, here in Alaska, mid-August is the beginning of our fall, with night time temperatures in the 40's and day time temperatures between 55 and 65 (we will probably have night time frost in a couple of weeks). Therefore, my thoughts are...
NO-BAKE CANDY CAKE
I found this idea on a web site a few years ago (long before I was aware of the blogging world). It is a fun (and easy) project which can be tailored to any age, holiday or special occasion.
Need a gift for someone at work or school? Make them a small version. Make a huge version for a table...
BEAR CLAWS
These bear claw pastries are delicious. The dough mixes very easily (no kneading) and the filling for the pastry is equally as easy. The frustrating part is assembly. It is such a sticky dough, that it requires tons of flour on your counter and you have to wash your hands and utensils about every...
PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CUPCAKES
These little pineapple upside-down cupcakes are super rich-gooey-yummy. They are easy enough for every-day eating and pretty enough for ANY holiday table. They are SO tasty (and portable) that they disappear very quickly. Recipe makes two dozen.
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TACO SEASONING
Make your own taco seasoning!! It is simple, quick, cheap and useful for almost anything. I use it on steak fajitas, tacos, Spanish rice, chicken and much more. It is so much more convenient (and tasty) than the commercial packets....
CARAMEL PEAR UPSIDE DOWN CAKE FOR VALENTINES DAY
I hope you will consider making this caramel pear upside down cake for your Valentine sweetheart. Served warm with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream, it will knock his/her socks off. Fresh Bosc pears, are baked in a homemade caramel sauce while a ginger-cinnamon cake bakes on top. This recipe has a couple...
CROCK POT REFRIED BEANS FOR A CROWD
I have been tweaking this recipe for about a year and I finally have it just the way we like it. It is one of those great recipes that you dump everything in the slow cooker and wait for the magic.
Canned refried beans just don't "do it" for us after trying this one. Honestly, I could just eat this...
BEER BATTERED HALIBUT with (TWICE FRIED) FRENCH FRIES
Most people in our part of Alaska have halibut in the freezer. Whether they caught it themselves, or (like us) they have a generous neighbor who is an avid fisherman...it is a delightful mid-winter staple. Fish & Chips is one of Hubbies all time favorites and it is very quick to make...
OPEN FACE SURIMI MELT SANDWICHES
I don't want this to sound like a commercial, but I would like to say something about Alaskan surimi (I get the impression some people aren't familiar with it). Surimi is made from boneless, skinless Alaskan Pollock fillets that are cooked and flavored with crab meat, then pressed into various shapes....
MUSHROOM & CHEESE STUFFED HAMBURGERS with HOMEMADE BUNS
Spring is here (even here in Alaska) and thoughts turn to outdoor barbeque's and camping. I’m always on the lookout for easy recipes that will “hold up” well in the cooler and Mushroom Stuffed Hamburgers is a good one. You can make the patties ahead of time and freeze them solid (which will help insure...
APPLE TART
There is nothing quite as American as apple pie, isn’t that the old adage? I started experimenting with apple pie recipes many years ago because it is one of my husbands favorites. This recipe is pretty easy, as pies go; it has a no-roll shortbread type crust and you pre-cook the apples so they bake...
