Recipes

Monday mornings often feel more chaotic compared to other mornings. This is likely because it's the start of the work week, and I'm attempting to settle back into a routine after a leisurely weekend. Breakfast tends to be a struggle for me most mornings, typically delaying me by about 15 minutes, which can determine whether I arrive early, on time, or even late to work. This weekend, I chose to get a head start by preparing my breakfasts for the entire week in advance. Egg Fr

I adore bagels, in nearly every flavor. My top choice is the "Everything" bagel. It's well-known that grocery store prices have increased, yet the quantity and quality haven't improved with these higher costs. In July 2023, I paid $1.98 for 5 everything bagels, but today the same brand is priced at $2.43. After calculating the cost of the Great Value plain Greek Yogurt, flour, baking powder, everything seasoning, and milk, I found that making this batch of 8 bagels cost me le

I've previously mentioned Reva Jackson, the amazing woman who provided me with my first job in her restaurant. Besides the delightful homemade pies she prepared, Reva was in the kitchen daily crafting fresh glazed raised doughnuts, and I must say, I seldom started a school day without having one of Reva's doughnuts for breakfast. As I've gotten older and recognized that having a deep-fried doughnut for breakfast might not be the healthiest choice, I decided to try baking doug

My family ADORES cheesecake. Whether it's the traditional baked version or the simple no-bake kind, it doesn't matter to them. They enjoy...

This recipe has been around longer than I have. My mom used to prepare it for me during my childhood. My own children also grew up...

As a child, I remember my mom making this instant tea known to me as Russian Friendship tea. I had forgotten how delicious it was. The...

My best friend doesn't drink coffee. Over the years, I've pondered how our friendship works, but her other qualities more than make up...

It seems to me that while anyone can make a meatloaf, not everyone can make a "good meatloaf." There are two women I know or knew who...

It was a year or two ago when I was first introduced to Cranberry Wild Rice Bread. My best friend and I had gone "up north" to do some...

I think "comfort food" was defined with biscuits and gravy. I guess because of my southern heritage, I just always ate biscuits & gravy....

I used to feel quite intimidated by the thought of cooking wild rice. It seemed challenging and extremely time-consuming. Admittedly, I...

The weather in Minnesota is lovely at the moment. The sun is shining, but the temperatures are cooler. I enjoy this type of weather for...

Have you ever been watching videos and suddenly come across a classic commercial from your childhood that brings back treasured memories?...

It's clear that fall has arrived in Central Minnesota. Last night, the temperature plummeted by around 40 degrees in just a few hours....

My dad and my husband absolutely loved that boxed macaroni and cheese, but not me. That powder just doesn't cut it. It used to be...

I've tried making muffins with box mixes, mixes from plastic bags, and homemade recipes from various cookbooks and online sources, but...

Also known as Country Fried Steak. Where I'm from, we referred to it as chicken fried steak, probably because that's what Momma called...

I'm not kidding when I say that I take my chocolate chip cookies very seriously. This recipe is from Grandma O, and it's the only one I...

This recipe is one my mom used to prepare for us during our childhood. It's one of those creamy comfort dishes that truly satisfies on...

The more recipes I share with you all, the more memories I get to walk through. If you've read any of my other stories, you would...