The incredibly delicious and unusual bran muffin recipe I made this morning, and am sharing with you today, was given to me by my mom. It also happens to be quite healthy because of the flaxseed. This recipe is both adult and kid-approved, easy to make, and freezes really well.
2022 Favorite Things
My absolute favorite thing for 2022 is my new All-Clad cookware. It was a bit of a splurge, but I know these are the last cookware I’ll ever need~
ULTIMATE COMFORT FOOD
There is no doubt that chicken pot pie is comfort food and with the Minnesota winters upon us, it has become a regular dish in the meal rotation here. No kidding, I have made this pot pie twice in the last three weeks! Both times I doubled the recipe and dropped off a pot pie … Read More
Simple and Delicious Salad
Since I’ve been enjoying this delicious salad for months now, I think it’s time I shared it with all of you. It is incredibly easy and uses only 5 ingredients for the salad, and two ingredients for the dressing. It is the perfect salad to use those tomatoes from your garden, and is delicious any … Read More
A favorite dessert
It was love at first bite. Fried ice cream. softened ice cream. crunchy shell. whipped cream. hot fudge. Seriously, what’s not to like love? My long time friend, Deb (and her hubby, John) invited Mr. D and I, along with 2 other couples over for some light Mexican cuisine on Cinco de Mayo. Just a … Read More
Cupcakes!
The most requested recipe among all the sweets at the wedding is the coconut cupcake It’s a favorite cake and cupcake at The Cottage. People who don’t like coconut, like this cupcake. People who love coconut, love this cupcake. If you would like this secret recipe leave a comment telling me who you will make … Read More
Pasta feed
There are several recipe’s that the kiddos ask me to make when they come home. Usually at the top of the request list is my recipe for Pesto Shells. This twist on macaroni and cheese recipe was given to my mom many years ago. My sisters and I all make this family favorite for our … Read More
Not a good idea
I tried a new recipe tonight. Pumpkin doughnuts My candy thermometer wasn’t working quite right so the first half dozen were a FAIL. The oil was waaaay too hot. After I got the temperature deal figured out we had ourselves some doughnuts. I ate a half of one. This recipe has been sitting on my … Read More
Secret Dip Recipe
Because it’s Saturday night, and because …. our boy is coming home this evening and some friends are dropping by and Baby Girl and her BF Mike are home and because I just made some of this to.die.for dip and because I love you …. I am going to share the secret family chip dip … Read More
Frosting love . . .
Last week I saw a recipe for a yummy frosting on Pioneer Woman’s blog. As I read over the ingredients and directions for the frosting, I recognized the frosting. It was MY favorite frosting! I had always reserved this frosting recipe for when I made my friend Gail’s Red Velvet Cake. Because that’s the frosting … Read More