Even though I like quick and easy, I also don’t like to eat a lot of fried food. Baking chicken fingers and fries is not only easy but is also healthier. Even the kids can help make this.. * 2 large baking potatoes * ¼ cup zesty Italian dressing * 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, … Read more
Most of us Reluctant Cooks think budget along with Quick and Easy when deciding what to cook. A dish may be quick and easy but if we have to go to the grocery store and buy ingredients that we will never use again, that isn’t for us! it can be done. Here are five tasty meals … Read more
This quick and easy bundt cake is a trick that I learned years ago from a friend who always came to the potlucks with beautiful desserts to share. When I asked her about the Bundt cake that she brought, she whispered in my ear, “It’s a secret but I’ll tell you. Give me your email … Read more
This is a recipe that my kids loved on weekends or on those mornings when time was more plentiful. It makes a spectacular presentation that is even great for company breakfasts. Once the dutch baby is cooked, it can be served with fruit — fresh is better but canned with do. No fruit? Not … Read more
We all have memories of food that we loved as children. One of my favorites is strawberry shortcakes which were a treat we looked forward to on Friday night which was when my Dad was paid and he and Mother went grocery shopping. I’m sure that I would probably turn my nose up at them … Read more
Whenever summer brings fresh corn to my grocery stores and farmers markets, it’s time to make this family favorite — fresh corn chowder. Canned corn can be used to make it “quick and easy” but the flavor of using fresh corn makes the extra time worthwhile. Corn Chowder Recipe Type: Soup Ingredients 8 ears fresh … Read more
I discovered this recipe many years ago when my daughters were young. I’ve seen it called crazy cake, wacky cake, cockeyed cake, among other names. It is one of the easiest chocolate cakes to make and comes out beautifully dark, moist and delicious. You can serve it as is with ice cream or cool … Read more
I first discovered Polenta when visiting my husband’s Italian cousins who had immigrated from northern Italy where Polenta is a staple as Pizza is to the southern part of the country. Many years later when I told an Italian friend who was from southern Italy how much I liked polenta, his comment was, “Oh, that … Read more
When I cook quick and easy, I also try to make sure it is healthy as well. But there are simply times when you want decadent! And what is more decadent than chocolate. I am always on the lookout for ideas that others have discovered for quick and easy and discovered this one for … Read more
Ron and I delivered a gift basket and then took the dogs for a walk today. I don’t think I’ve mentioned that I’ve operated a gift basket and gift service business for the past 23 years. By the time we returned home, we were both hungry and tired. So I turned to one of my … Read more