Baking · Desserts

Quick Cobbler

First of all. I'm back! I was pounded with the cold/flu season and was basically non-functioning for about 6 weeks. Last week I emerged from my bed to find that the world had changed in my absence. None of my kid's clothes fit, I couldn't get shoes on their feet because they too had grown… Continue reading Quick Cobbler

Cooking · Dinner

Marinated Baked Pork Chops

Why buy expensive marinades when making your own is so easy? And, you can control the ingredients - add a little heat, spices or whatever you fancy! Take this simple, basic marinade and let your imagination run wild! The key to tender flavorful pork chops is not to over cook them. If they are gray… Continue reading Marinated Baked Pork Chops

Cooking · Dinner

Butternut Squash Ravioli

This is not a "homemade" meal. I mean, I had to boil the water, but that's about it. Sometimes - I just am not feelin' it when it comes to dinner time. Frequently that happens to fall on Friday night. Costco to the rescue. The other day I was there and stopped by one of… Continue reading Butternut Squash Ravioli

Cooking · Dinner

Easy Chicken Marinade

This is a quick and easy way to make delicious, flavorful chicken. I use fresh lemon and herbs, but if all you have is the green lemon juice bottle and some dried spices - they'll work in a pinch. Serve up with some rice and veggies. Perfect, simple, fast meal. Photo of the completed meal… Continue reading Easy Chicken Marinade

Baking · Snacks

Simple Lemon Pound Cake

Many pound cake recipes require lots of fuss. Here's instructions I found regarding the proper making of a pound cake: *Make sure that all of your ingredients are at room temperature, particularly the fat, eggs and any liquid you may be using. It's essential that all these items be at room temperature: If the butter… Continue reading Simple Lemon Pound Cake

Baking · Desserts

Throw Together Peach Crisp

I love fruit crisps. They are so easy and fast...and delicious. I had a few peaches that were rapidly going to turn into fruit fly magnets if I didn't use them tonight, so I threw together this little crisp. Peach Crisp Filling: 4 peaches, sliced medium - no need to get fancy and peel them,… Continue reading Throw Together Peach Crisp