These little ranch snack crackers are great for bringing to a potluck or a football party. Maybe for the Day-After-Thanksgiving when you’re watching the Huskers play? Or, at your holiday table as an appetizer while the main dish is cooking? Or, New Year’s Eve when you’re ringing in the new year? I like them because Read more

Watergate Salad.  Do you know why it’s called Watergate Salad?  It’s because the King of Watergate, back in 1762 discovered that Cool Whip and pineapple were a delightful combination.  He had it served to all his visiting dignitaries and after that, he always got exactly what he wanted. Okay, so I made that story up.  Read more

Stock up on lots of baking supplies this week!  Time to get some butter in that deep freeze of mine!  Make sure you look at Nicole’s list of what’s on sale this week for all the good deals, but here are some menu suggestions for this week. Main Dishes Chicken Broccoli Crescent Roll Ring – Read more

I’ve heard this dish called many things: Party Potatoes, Funeral Potatoes, Hashbrown Casserole.  In my family, we call it Cheesy Hashbrowns, although Party Potatoes sounds pretty fun too! Some people use shredded hashbrowns, but my favorite has always been the southern style (the little square ones).  Some people like putting a layer of cornflakes on Read more

Green Bean Casserole. Let’s be honest, it’s not a fancy side dish, but it’s a staple. At least, it is at my Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner table. Some families are loyal to canned cut green beans. Some families are loyal to the French style green beans. Some families are loyal to frozen or fresh green Read more

Okay, NOW it’s soup weather, right?  I can make soup and more soup and more soup.  Then I’ll make some more.  Looking at Nicole’s list of what’s on sale this week, here are some menu suggestions. Main Dishes Taco Soup – so easy.  A perfect recipe for this cold weather. Baked Potato Buffet – Another Read more

The easiest, most versatile garlic bread recipe made with your choice of bread When I’m grocery shopping, I like to check the “about to expire” bread section.  Occasionally, there are loaves of French bread or even garlic bread there. When there is a loaf, I pick up one and freeze it for later.  But often Read more

Chances are that you’ll be finding me at SuperSaver this week, buying tomatoes! I use a lot of it in many recipes, so I’m stocking up!  Check out what else is worth stocking up on in Nicole’s list of what’s on sale this week! Here are some menu suggestions. Main Dishes Italian Sausage & Peppers Read more

One of my favorite pasta-dishes-with-a-mexican-flair is this Bow Tie Fiesta dish. It freezes well. It uses ingredients that I almost always have on hand. It comes together really quickly (especially since I usually have ground beef already browned in the freezer).  I also love that you control how spicy it is. If your family loves Read more