I’m sharing my recipe for Southwestern Spaghetti Pie at $5 Dinners tonight. My Southwestern Spaghetti Pie recipe was born of a desire to not waste leftovers. At the end of the week when I clean out the fridge I often have mix matched ingredients. Leftover noodles, but no sauce. Leftover taco meat, but no tortillas.Read More
How to Make Italian Seasoning
This evening I wanted to make lasagna, but before I could make lasagna, I needed to make Spaghetti Sauce. And before I could make Spaghetti Sauce I had to make Italian Seasoning… Making your own seasoning mixes allows you to tailor them to your tastes. It also gives you control over the quality and savesRead More
4 Ingredient Coconut Macaroons
My children love these chewy coconut macaroon cookies! They are easy to make and since they only have 4 ingredients they come together quickly, but they need to bake for about 25 minutes. Pretty soon it will be too warm to make these cookies, so I made several batches while we are still experiencing cool weather andRead More
Barbecued Boneless Ribs and Barbecue Sauce
The grill is officially open! I prefer barbecuing boneless ribs to ribs with bones for a couple of reasons. First, I do not like eating foods with my fingers (I don’t even eat corn on the cob or pizza with my fingers). Without the bone in the way I can easily use a fork andRead More
Menu Plan – Week of May 16th
I haven’t shared a menu plan in months. Our schedule has been crazy busy since January and I have just been winging it based on who is home and how much time I have to prepare dinner. Last week my two oldest children finished their finals and most of their after school activities are complete.Read More
Gluten- Free Hummingbird Bundt Cake
A Hummingbird Cake is usually a three layer cake with frosting between each layer, the top and sides. I will admit to being motivated in large part by laziness when I adapted the recipe to make it a Bundt cake. However, in the process I also made it a little less decadent. I replaced halfRead More
Homemade French Vanilla Creamer
This quick and easy French Vanilla Coffee Creamer recipe can be made at home with only 3 ingredients. Even better? It only takes 2 minutes! Keep reading if you want to know why we drink lots of coffee with French Vanilla Creamer. Instead of telling you about Mother’s Day, I thought I would tell youRead More
Bourbon Chicken
Saturday is Derby Day. My daughter became fascinated with horse racing when she was only seven years old. The stable where she took lessons also trained jockeys. She was so interested in horse racing that we took her to Del Mar to watch the Breeder’s Cup for her 8th birthday. When Patricia found out thatRead More
Fresh Salsa Recipe
My family fell in love with the fresh salsa at Baja Fresh. They were always trying to get me to make it, but I resisted because I couldn’t match that exact fresh salsa recipe. Then I realized my family didn’t care if it tasted exactly the same as the restaurant’s recipe, they just wanted freshRead More
Chicken and Greens with Tortellini
This Chicken and Greens with Tortellini Recipe is an easy one dish dinner. Yesterday I had a craving for greens cooked in bacon drippings. I blame the craving on listening to country music while gardening. I had planned to serve a Strawberry Spinach Salad and Tortellini with Alfredo Sauce, but I couldn’t get over myRead More
I am Sharing Tips for Adapting Recipes to Make them Gluten Free at The 21rst Century Housewife
Today I am sharing tips for adapting recipes to make them gluten-free at The 21rst Century Housewife. I have shared before that I am gluten intolerant, as are two of my children. For me it is a way of life and I am not troubled or inconvenienced by it. I describe our diet as joyfullyRead More
Sweet Potato Pie with Easy Ginger Cookie Crust
Sometimes I want to make a pie, but I don’t feel like making a pie crust. Just thinking about rolling out dough exhausts me. That is when I either tell my daughter that if she will make pie dough I will make her a pie or make a cheater pie crust with gluten-free cookies. ThoughRead More
Sautéed Broccoli
I often wonder if I should share such easy recipes. Everybody knows how to sauté vegetables right? I didn’t until I was in my early twenties. While my mother did serve fresh salads with dinner, she usually just heated canned vegetables. So I was under the impression that I wasn’t very fond of vegetables. TheRead More
Mocha Fudge Pudding
A couple weeks ago I made Chai Spiced Pudding which, as odd as it sounds, was a huge hit. I told my family that I was planning on experimenting with more pudding flavors and my daughter asked if I could try making mocha fudge pudding. As a college student she appreciates caffeinated desserts. 🙂 TodayRead More
Chili Pasta Bake
This hearty chili pasta bake recipe is a family favorite! Last week when I made Chili Stuffed Potatoes, I made a double batch of chili. Instead of serving the leftovers for lunch, I repurposed the leftover chili to make a Chili Pasta Bake and it was a hit with my entire family. This Chili PastaRead More
Roasted Cauliflower and Brussels Sprouts
Dinner time has been unusually hectic the last couple of months. My oldest two children have many late afternoon and evening activities. Three nights out of the school week I arrive home at 6:50. I don’t have time to cook dinner, but I definitely don’t want my kids eating fast foods. I apply some ofRead More
Twice Baked Potatoes
Twice-baked potatoes are a holiday favorite meal – probably the tastiest and most artistic way to serve mashed potatoes. Twice Baked Potatoes are an easy, yet elegant side dish. They can be prepared in advance making them an ideal dish for a busy holiday dinner. My mother-in-law calls her version Stuffed Baked Potatoes andRead More
Repurposing a Water Bottle to Create a Vase
My intent in repurposing water bottles was not just to create a vase, but to create a childproof vase because this little guy will not stop picking my daffodils: Every time I open the back door Andrew shoots out and quickly returns with flowers for me. I made several attempts to redirect him early in daffodilRead More
What I buy at Trader Joe’s
When I lived in Southern California, we had a lovely Saturday routine. My husband would make a double batch of pancake or waffles with the kids while I would do our weekly shopping. First, I would go to the farmer’s market, then I would go to Trader Joe’s and if there was anything I stillRead More
Chili Stuffed Baked Potatoes
This Chili Stuffed Baked Potatoes Recipe is a delicious way to serve chili! I know most of you are enjoying lovely weather, but it is rather cold at my place. After we come in from blanketing horses, draining hoses, and covering plants to protect them from the freezing temperatures, we need something hearty to warm usRead More
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