Here’s another Gooseberry Patch recipe that our whole family loves! (I’ve tweaked it a bit.) Lemony Pork Piccata 2 lb. pork tenderloin, sliced into 16 portions 4 t. lemon-pepper seasoning 6 T. all-purpose flour 4T. butter 1/2 c. chicken broth 1/2 c. lemon juice (I use the bottled kind) Pound pork into slices to 1/8…

This post is copied from a family blog post from over 2 years ago. My 3 year old saw this in the Taste of Home magazine and asked me to make it for her for her birthday. Since her birthday isn’t until March I would probably lose the picture or clipping so I decided to…

As I’ve mentioned before the recipes posted on this blog are ones we use on a regular basis. Occasionally there’s a special one thrown in. But for the most part the meals are simple and inexpensive. The Hubster is a part time teacher and part time pastor…very respected professions but with meager incomes. Part of…

This is a regular morning treat at our house. Usually on Sunday mornings when we are busily getting ready for church. It’s originally a Williams-Sonoma recipe but I’ve tweaked it a bit. The sour cream makes it so moist. Sour Cream Blueberry Bread 2 med-ripe bananas3/4 cup sugar2 cups flour1 1/2 tsp. baking soda1/2 tsp.…

This is a much requested breakfast treat.  May your family enjoy it as much as mine! Baked Oatmeal Mix:4 1/2 c. quick-cooking oats1 1/2 c. brown sugar3 t. baking powder1 1/2 t. cinnamon1 1/2 t. salt In a separate bowl mix:3 eggs1 1/2 c. milk3/4 c. applesauce*(or oil) Mix and bake in 9×13 greased pan…

As I mentioned before I have a lot of Pillsbury crescent rolls in the fridge and I made these again this week so I thought I’d post the recipe… Sausage Rolls 1 lb. breakfast sausage (I buy Bob Evans when there’s a good sale and I have a coupon.)3 tubes of crescent rollsshredded cheddar cheese…

We have a certain child who really doesn’t like anything made with sour cream in it. I made this and didn’t reveal what was in it. He loved it. What he doesn’t know won’t hurt him, right? (This recipe is from Gooseberry Patch.) Chicken Burritos 2 lb. cooked and shredded (or chopped) chicken 1 1/2…

I’ve tried pie crust recipes with lard, I’ve tried them with butter, but they haven’t come out quite as nice as with Crisco shortening. I like using lard but they’re a bit more difficult to roll out. Might just be my personal issue, but I’ll stick with what works for me. If you have a…

If you’re like me and totally not like Ms. Stewart then you have days that you don’t want to actually create a meal or have the money to order something to be delivered. I have what I call my “Go-To’s”; my quick fixes that are a no-brainer and easy on the budget. I stock up…

I hesitated to share this recipe because would it would reveal that I am not a “from scratch” person all the time. It would mar my rep so to speak. A good friend asked for my lasagna recipe sooo here I am, an open book, now. : ) Lasagna 3/4 lb. ground beef 8 -ish…