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Cheesy Creamed Corn

Published May 14, 2015 Updated October 16, 2019 13 Comments

Many years ago, my mother tried a new recipe from our handy Taste of Home Quick Cooking cookbooks. For those of you fellow Lutherans, you may remember that these cookbooks were a free benefit from AAL for several years. Remember AAL (now Thrivent)? Anyway, as soon as my Mom tried this recipe for cheesy creamed corn from the 1999 cookbook, we all agreed it was a recipe she should make again. Cheesy creamed corn is just what the title says. It's creamed corn that is made with lots of cheese - creamed cheese for richness and a bit of American for cheesiness. I'm not normally a fan of American … Read More...

How to Make Vanilla Yogurt in a Crock Pot

Published February 18, 2015 Updated October 16, 2019 128 Comments

Here is something I never imagined myself doing. I am now making my own yogurt! You see, I've always liked yogurt but started eating it more in the past couple of years. I regularly eat it for breakfast with granola or as part of my lunch. Since I've mastered making homemade yogurt, here's the effortlessly way for how to make vanilla yogurt in your crock pot.  When I started to feed Nathan solids, yogurt was one of those foods that he loved. However, I quickly realized how expensive yogurt has become. I also realized that many of the yogurts have lots of artificial ingredients in them. I … Read More...

Oven Baked Homemade Caramel Corn

Published December 16, 2014 Updated August 17, 2019 3 Comments

Yum. Caramel corn! Along with our famous buckeyes, this was one of the Christmas treats that my mother baked each year. Now, I do the same because it is such a delicious treat - and really, very simple. I've tried other caramel corns but unless the popcorn is coated in caramel (like this recipe), it's not caramel corn to me! With this recipe you can make your own batch of delicious homemade caramel corn. This recipe can be made in advance of your festivities because as long as it is stored in an airtight container, it will keep. It will keep quite awhile although I think it's safe to say … Read More...

A Single Serving Recipe for Wassail

Published January 30, 2014 Updated November 30, 2018 2 Comments

Love drinking wassail but don't want to make a big batch? Try this recipe for an individual cup of wassail. So good!

A while ago, I shared my recipe for wassail. While I love the taste of this delicious warm drink, I don't often prepare a big batch of wassail. When I was getting ready for school the other morning, I wanted a glass of wassail - and decided to adjust the recipe for an individual cup of wassail. It's very simple and retains the full flavor of wassail - without lots of leftovers. I don't know why I didn't think of this sooner! Sometimes, I simmer two servings on the stove and pour it into two mugs for two days. Other times, I mix it all together quickly in the microwave and drink my wassail … Read More...

Snow Cherry Limeade

Published January 23, 2014 Updated October 06, 2016 Leave a Comment

The snow was blowing outside and the temperatures were bitterly cold but suddenly, I wanted a Cherry Limeade from Sonic. Some would say it was a pregnancy craving. Perhaps it was because I was 28 weeks pregnant at the time. So I decided to get creative and make my own version of the drink at home. It was delicious - and tasted just like Sonic's classic drink. It was so good that I want to share it with you so you can make yourself a cherry limeade, too! Now, to be fair, you could make this recipe without snow. Simply use ice in place of the snow. I like using snow because it reminds me of the … Read More...

Refrigerator Mashed Potatoes

Published October 10, 2013 Updated October 31, 2020 Leave a Comment

I love mashed potatoes. Really, who doesn't? And, in my humble opinion, these are the best mashed potatoes that I have ever eaten! These potatoes are incredibly smooth and the cream cheese adds a delicious richness to them. Not only that, but my favorite part of these potatoes is that you make them ahead of time and reheat them for dinner. It's true! Normally when you reheat mashed potatoes, they get grainy. Not so with these potatoes. These mashed potatoes reheat marvelously, eliminating the need to stand over the mixer mashing potatoes as the family gathers for Thanksgiving dinner. In … Read More...

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