Author Archives: Jane

It’s National Chocolate Chip Day TODAY!

Posted on August 5, 2015 by Jane

It’s National Chocolate Chip Day today!  So, enjoy the holiday – celebrate!!!  🙂   Make some dough, eat some dough, just eat some plain old chips! Happy National Chocolate Chip Day! 🙂 Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe As always – ENJOY!

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Tortellini with Eggplant and Peppers Recipe

Posted on August 5, 2015 by Jane

Eggplant seems to multiply so quickly.  Right??  LOL.  I got four in my weekly produce delivery and this recipe seemed to call my name.  It was DELICIOUS!!!   This Calphalon Saute pan helped make this recipe SO much easier!  The … Continue reading →

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Homemade Pancake Recipe

Posted on August 4, 2015 by Jane

This morning, I offered to make breakfast for my DD  (Darling Daughter).  I gave her options: Pancakes Waffles Eggs, biscuits and hash browns. She opted for pancakes..  So here is the recipe – it was easy and made fabulous    Didd … Continue reading →

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Crockpot Marinara Sauce Recipe!

Posted on August 2, 2015 by Jane

Lots of awesome tomatoes have arrived in my Produce Farmers Direct box in the past few weeks, so I figured I’d make some marinara sauce to use/freeze!! Ingredients: 12 vine ripened tomatoes, peeled and chopped (see directions below) 1 onion, … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Chess Pie. Yet Again!

Posted on July 25, 2015 by Jane

This is the BEST pie over.  OMG it is so amazing.  I asked my friend what kind of “cake” he wanted for his birthday (tomorrow!) and he said “Chocolate Chess Pie”. So here you go: Chocolate Chess Pie As always … Continue reading →

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Peach Cobbler Cake Recipe

Posted on July 24, 2015 by Jane

I get so many peaches in my weekly produce delivery..  I wanted something besides a cobbler or pie this time.. So I found this recipe (it originally called for canned peaches but I modified it for fresh peaches!) It’s baking … Continue reading →

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Icebox Cucumber Pickles Recipe!

Posted on July 24, 2015 by Jane

These are fabulous. I make them differently EVERY time!  Sometimes I throw in a jalepeno, or maybe an onion, or even a green pepper or garlic cloves.  I put a serrano pepper in one time, as well as a habanero!!  … Continue reading →

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Sweet Corn Relish Recipe

Posted on July 23, 2015 by Jane

I saw this recipe and thought “oh my that sounds fabulous”..  Of course I tweaked it 🙂 Ingredients: 1 cup apple cider vinegar 1/4 cup sugar 1 tsp kosher salt 1 tsp prepared horseradish 2 cups fresh corn kernels (about … Continue reading →

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Carrot Soup with Brown Butter Pecans Recipe

Posted on July 17, 2015 by Jane

I was amazed at how sweet the carrots were in this yummy soup!!! Don’t be intimidated by the number of ingredients!! Ingredients: 1 lb carrots 4 Tbs unsalted butter, divided 1 medium white onion, chopped 3 sprigs fresh thyme 1 … Continue reading →

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Old Fashioned Chocolate Cake

Posted on July 16, 2015 by Jane

like Grandma used to make!!! This recipe makes a 2 layer, 8 inch cake. Or 20-24 cupcakes (depending on the size). 3 cups flour (all purpose) 2 cups sugar 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 2 tsp baking soda 1 tsp … Continue reading →

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