Holiday Recipes: Gingerbread Biscotti Recipe

I found this recipe last week when I was going through some of my magazines. This particular recipes was found in the Family Fun magazine. I have modified the recipe to my tastes. Gingerbread Biscotti 2 cups flour 1 tsp baking powder 1 1/2 tsp ground ginger 3 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp salt 6 tbsp…

RECIPE: How To Make Mashed Potatoes In A Crock Pot/Slow Cooker

At my local grocery store, there has been a lot of great deals on potatoes lately.  That has caused me to have a large amount of potatoes and I am trying to come up with creative ways to using them.  My family LOVES mashed potatoes but I dislike the mess they always make. First I…

Quick and Easy Pumpkin Sheet Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting

Several years ago, I found this Pumpkin Sheet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting on the internet when I was looking for a quick and easy dessert for a parents meeting at my home.  Repeatedly, I have returned to this recipe when I need a fairly good size dessert but don’t have a lot of time…

Garden Fresh Sauteed Garlic and Jalapeno Kale

I made this for dinner tonight and really liked it!  I was full of flavor and didn’t taste anything like cooked greens.   Sauteed Garlic and Jalapeno Kale 1 large bunch young kale greens, roughly chopped 10 small cloves garlic 1 small red jalapeno pepper 1-2 Tbsp olive oil 1/2 cup chicken broth salt and…

RECIPE: Too Much Fresh Eggplant And Tomatoes? Make Eggplant Julienne

I found this recipe an old church cookbook.  I almost got rid of the cookbook, but as I was browsing it, I found this recipe.  I have a LOT of eggplant and tomatoes right now so I was thrilled to find this easy recipe.  I used fresh basil and parsley from the garden but the…