Tried and True Recipes any time any day…
Well, Pumpkin Palooza comes to an end today. I hope you have enjoyed all the pumpkin goodness this week. As I was deciding what recipe to share today, my mother’s voice kept echoing in my head saying, “You have to make this Pumpkin Bread recipe! It is so good and would be great for the […]
It’s Pumpkin Palooza week here at The Joy of Everyday Cooking! No need to restrain your excitement 🙂 I have a confession. Fall is not my favorite time of year. I would rather be at the pool soaking up the hot summer sun than bundled up trying to stay warm. However, fall foods such as pumpkin, […]
I recently gave some banana bread to my next-door neighbor as a thank-you for their wonderful hospitality when we moved to our new neighborhood. I feel blessed to have neighbors that practice good ole “Southern Hospitality” even though we are not in the South. A few days later she stopped by to tell me that it was […]
Here’s some tantalizing Turtle cookies to tempt you today, which happens to be Tuesday! This post is brought to you by the letter T. This recipe is a variation of Mom’s Famous Cookies. This cookie recipe is so versatile. Simply mix the dough and add in your favorite candy chips like peanut butter, mint chocolate, white […]
Hamburger steak is a typical southern recipe. Dressed up hamburger patties with gravy makes for some delicious comfort food, and since ground beef is inexpensive you don’t have to worry about busting your grocery budget. I know you all have a grocery budget, right? This dish is low carb making it a perfect choice if […]
Once upon a time I used to do a lot of freezer cooking. It was a peaceful and joyful time in my cooking “career”. It was peaceful because I knew what was for dinner everyday. In the morning I would take the dish out of the freezer to thaw and in the evening bake/cook as directed by the recipe. Preparing side dishes, […]
This easy no-boil lasagna was a favorite family recipe when I was growing up and is now a favorite with my family. It is so delicious, and I can honestly say it is the best lasagna I have ever eaten. Even the lasagna in Italy doesn’t compare to this dish. I have cooked this recipe many […]
In honor of National Pancake Day, I thought I would share our family’s favorite pancake recipe. These are the best, fluffiest pancakes ever. They are really quick and simple to make. I often modified the recipe and substituted whole wheat flour instead of the all-purpose flour for a healthier option. You can also add 1 cup fruit, nuts, […]
If you are looking for a quick, simple, delicious dish, pesto pasta is a great choice. The main ingredient in this dish is fresh basil, lots of fresh basil. Pesto is so versatile. It can be tossed with many different types of pasta (spaghetti, linguine, penne, bowtie etc.) and is also delicious as a spread for baguette style […]