WAIT! Don’t think this recipe is for the usual canned soup with canned green bean casserole. It’s sooooo not! This recipe is for a home-made version of green bean casserole using fresh green beans and an incredible mushroom cream sauce that you make yourself. I found it on Cooks Illustrated.com, and it’s unbelievably good!...
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Add these festive cookies to any holiday dessert platter and they’re sure to disappear! They’re loaded with sweet ingredients, but the oatmeal helps keep balance so they taste just right! Ingredients: 2/3 cup unsalted butter, softened 2/3 cup light brown sugar, packed 2 eggs 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup oats 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup sweetened...
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My dear friend Christina–why oh why did you introduce this recipe to me? It’s incredible and addicting!! I ate half the tray today. If there are any left, I’ll bring them to a holiday party tomorrow to share Thank you my friend! Ingredients: 40 saltine crackers 1 cup butter 1 cup packed dark brown sugar 2 cups...
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Picnic food at it’s best! Also a great side dish any time of year. This creamy, classic potato salad pairs well with Spicy Sloppy Joes, KP Chicken Tenders, Pulled Pork Wraps, and Barbecue Beef. Ingredients: 2 lbs. small potatoes, scrubbed with skins on 2 celery stalks, diced 1/2 cup white onion, diced 3 hard boiled eggs, chopped 1/2 cup pickle...
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Thank you Parents magazine for this delicious Sloppy Joe recipe! I have been craving Sloppy Joes, but there are no mixes here in Luxembourg. Turns out I didn’t need a mix after all–I had all the ingredients right in my fridge. These were easy and totally hit the spot. Serve with Classic Potato Salad,...
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I’m a purist when it comes to this potato casserole. I know many recipes add ham, bacon, diced peppers, or other cheeses. But I like the original recipe with just potatoes, cheddar, onions and soup. That way you can serve it for brunch with scrambled eggs, fresh fruit and Home-made Breakfast Sausage. Or serve...
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No Jimmy Deans over here people (which is probably a good thing!). But every now and then breakfast demands a good sausage. This recipe comes from the Mayo Clinic’s website and is fantastic. Low in fat and full of flavor (I did add a few more seasonings to the recipe). And very easy to...
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Got a sweet tooth that needs a fix? Then try these incredible bars! Sweet, rich, and gooey–everything a cookie bar should be. My mom made these every Christmas of my childhood. One bite brings back many sweet memories The recipe comes straight off Eagle Brand’s web site. Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups graham crackers, crushed...
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By now you must know how much I love Mexican food. Well this KP original soup is no exception–I love it! And if you go lightly on the toppings, it’s a fairly healthy way to enjoy Mexican. This soup cooks up in less than an hour and is equally delicious right away or as...
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I’ve been making this for years. It’s a great cake to give as a house warming gift or serve at a holiday brunch. It’s light and sweet and perfect with a cup of tea! Ingredients: 1 1/2 all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 1/4 cup granulated sugar, divided 2 eggs 1/2 cup milk 1...
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