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Caramel Apple Taquitos
Caramel Apple TaquitosDiane's Caramel Apple Jam (click here) Flour tortillas (room temperature)Powdered sugar (optional)Grated cheddar cheese (also optional)Wooden toothpicks or skewersSpread a...
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29 Slow Cooker Recipes
Beef Barley Stew One thing that has always been a great benefit, is being able to cook a great family meal using our Slow-Cooker (aka 'Crock-Pot.') The advent of the Instant Pot craze pushed so...
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Fall Baked Doughnuts
Fluffy Baked Doughnuts with a hint of Fall Spice Bake up some of these light and fluffy doughnuts that have a hint of vanilla and nutmeg inside with the taste of cinnamon sugar on the outside. These...
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Canning Plums
Canning Plums We were fortunate enough to have some freestone plums that needed to be eaten because they were ripe and sweet! However, we knew we couldn't eat ALL of them so, we decided to can up...
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Apple Pecan Scones with Cinnamon Sugar Topping
Apple Pecan Scones with Cinnamon Sugar Topping IngredientsScone Dough:2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour1/3 cup sugar2 tsp baking powder1/2 tsp baking soda1/4 tsp salt1/2 cup cold butter, cut into small...
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Canning Spiced Pinto Beans
It's always nice to have spiced pinto beans on the pantry shelf. Once opened you can heat and serve 'as is' or whip them up into fresh homemade refried beans. The main kitchen tip I will share...
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The Apple Cart *an apple recipe collection
Looking for what to do with Fall Apples - check out my complete recipe collection "The Apple Cart" Enjoy! Diane Click on each Recipe Title to go directly to that recipe:Spiced Apple Rings...
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Canning Tortellini Soup
A new soup for the season! Sharing my Tortellini Soup - very easy to make this and pressure can - pop open when needed and add in your tortellini upon heating to eat. You can make this soup with...
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Diane's Chicken & Stuffing Casserole
Diane's Chicken & Stuffing Casserole This recipe isn't mine at all - its MY variation of a classic from Kraft. They use 3 cups of a vegetable mix, no cheese in the original. I use cheese,...
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Balsamic Sweet Onion Jam
Balsamic Sweet Onion Jam When is a jam not a jam? when its Balsamic Sweet Onion Jam. This doesn't contain pectin (you could add some if you want it super firm/jelled.) This thickens up as you...
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Hot Ham & Cheese Sliders
Hawaiian Ham & Cheese Sliders - ready for the oven. This dish is easy to make and stands great as part of a dinner (think soup and sandwiches) or a party appetizer. I like to make my own...
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Italian Seasonings Mix *homemade
3 tablespoons each dried basil, oregano and parsley flakes1 tablespoon garlic powder1 teaspoon dried thyme1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed1/4 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes,...
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Creamy Potato Chowder *with Bacon
I haven't met a soup I didn't like - when the weather turns colder we tend to eat more hot, hearty soups. Summer seems a distant memory when the smells of a hearty soup is simmering in the house....
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Almond Bark Candy
You know what's nice? this recipe is easy! As easy as candy making gets! All you need is some Vanilla Almond Bark from the baking aisle of your local grocery store (it comes in a 24oz brick of...
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Cinnamon Swirl Muffins
Cinnamon Swirl MuffinsIngredientsMuffin Batter:2/3 Cup butter, room temperature2 eggs2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1 3/4 cups granulated sugar1 1/2...
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Ranch Chili Beans
When we have time to simmer a batch of beans, I love making this. It is similar to the recipe I pressure can. I always intend to make this and just can it up - but, we end up taking this to...
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Diane's Strawberry Pineapple Jam
Small batch jams yield greater results - try my Strawberry Pineapple Jam. This jam is lower in sugar then most traditional Jams. It's such a great treat. We love this not only as a topping on...
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Russian Rye Bread - Rizhsky Khleb
One of my favorite breads. This was my first time trying out this rye bread recipe. I will say that it's exactly the taste and texture I was looking for! A crisp crust and a soft, tender inside...
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*Spicy Chicken and Asparagus Lo Mein
Do you want to make a savory and healthy dinner using fresh Spring asparagus? Give my lo mein a try! This is definitely a must try dish (and its also ready in under 30 minutes.) You don't have...
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Potato & Ham Soup
Potato & Ham Soup Who doesn't love a soup?! What's even better - this soup is easy to make. I do pressure can my ham stock so that its readily available. If you don't have the time to can...
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