Ever need a good dip recipe for a party?  Try this one!  I actually make this as a side dish with many of the Mexican dishes that I make. My husband doesn’t like beans, but he likes this bean dip!  And it’s easy with only 4 simple ingredients and baked to perfection. Serve with tortilla Read more

There are some great deals at all kinds of stores this week!  What?  You didn’t know that?  Well, check out Nicole’s list of what’s on sale this week and then you’ll know!  And pick up some of that great produce on sale to make veggie trays, banana bars, blueberry cream cheese bread or just to munch Read more

I recently made these roasted potato wedges and they were great!  It was a good way to use up the couple of potatoes that I had left from a big bag and it was a nice alternative to baked potatoes.  How to Season the Potato Wedges This recipe is really versatile and you can season Read more

Just like the Ranch Snack Crackers, these guys are great at all kind of events that usually surround the holidays.  Maybe you’ve just eaten a big ham dinner the day before and want something small for lunch.  Maybe you’re looking for a simple appetizer for a New Year’s Eve party or even a Mexican Fiesta!  Read more

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