Creamy Tomato Tortellini Soup If I haven’t stated before, I love fall. Hey! I LOVE Fall! The cooler temperatures make my hair less all over the place. Plus football is back and harvest is in full swing around the country. I also love fall because it marks the start of soup season! And nothing can…
Farmhouse Shortcuts
Grandma’s German Spaetzle
Grandma’s German Spaetzle Unless you have a super German family member, it is likely you have never heard of spaetzle. And let me tell ya! You’ve been missing out. Spaetzle is a small dumpling that hails from Europe, most commonly, certain regions of Germany. A simple egg noodle dough is made and then pressed through…
Ham Balls
Ham Balls Let me start by saying, please don’t let the name of this recipe deter you from trying it. Many people not raised in my home state of Iowa, may not even know what ham balls are. Well let me tell you that they are what comfort food is all about.
Taco Pasta
Taco Pasta Let me start out by saying, by no means is Taco Pasta gourmet. Taco Pasta is simplicity. It is quick, few ingredients and even fewer dishes. Perfect for an easy weeknight meal, that uses ingredients you probably already have on hand.
Chicken Stuffing Bake
Chicken Stuffing Bake We are in the last week of September and whether you like to admit it or not the holiday season is fast approaching. And holidays for me equal food. And nothing says holiday food better than stuffing. Now it’s not always practical to make Mom’s famous stuffing/dressing recipe whenever I get a…
Perfect Coleslaw
Perfect Coleslaw This is a recipe for perfect coleslaw my mom has made forever and I have loved it ever since I was a kid. When I was younger, she gave me a small box and index cards that I would use to write down my own “recipes”. I think some of my first ones…