Green bean casserole with cream of mushroom soup topped with french fried onions is a favorite in most American homes. Not just for a holiday dinner, this creamy casserole has become a regular side dish at picnics, barbecues, and 4th of July family gatherings. Super simple to mix together, even made and assembled the night…
Making 8 minute Instant Pot baby potatoes with butter & parsley has been a favorite at the family table for years. Popular in the 50s and 60s, now you can make a fork tender fully parsley potato hands off in the instant pot. It is one of the simplest potato recipes, quick & easy…
Simple fresh strawberry pie made without Jello is full of sweet juicy strawberries and set in a buttery homemade pie crust. So simple to make from scratch. Top with fresh whip cream or simplify it with the family’s favorite Redi Whip. Arrive home from U-Pick Strawberry farm and make this strawberry dessert to wow your…
We all want to show our mother how much we love her because we know how much she has shown her love to us. We want to make Mother’s Day Special with cards, a visit, a family barbecue or a special brunch. At each one of these events, we need to have a Mother’s gift,…
Plan Your Vacation for Disney Dream Vacation If you are planning a Disney Vacation you need to have a plan. I want you to have the best stress-free vacation with your family. We have been vacationing at Disney for 35 years and plan on another 35. But we never start out buying tickets or planning…
With the start of Spring, we as parents all have a lot of activities to plan for, end of school parties, graduations, summer jobs, playground dates, long walks, bike trips and hikes. Adding all this activity along with keeping the home in order and everyone feed can be a frustrating job. However, taking a little…
Making Pearled Farro in the Instant Pot takes out all of the guesswork so that you never have to worry about burning or drying out Farro when cooking. Farro an ancient grain used by many Italian families helps to add slow digesting healthy whole grain to your family’s dinner menu. If you are interested in…
Having family over the Easter dinner can be stressful for any hostess. We all have that first thought of what will I make and how can I get all this done. After 30 years of family get togethers the only way I am able to keep it all together is to have a written plan….
Nothing settles our nerves and reduces your anxiety than having a well thought out plan. Having family or friends over can start your feeling to get overwhelmed when you think about having houseguests. And if you have a home with little ones you can get concerned that the house will stay a mess. Making a…
Making Chocolate Spoons for coffee or hot chocolate can be a fun edible Easter craft for you to enjoy with your little ones. You and the kids can make chocolate spoons as a fun cooking craft or make chocolate spoons from chocolate you had left over when decorating cookies or molding chocolate shapes. You can make…
A quick batch of Sugar Cookies Dipped in Chocolate & loaded with sprinkles is a perfect baking activity to enjoy with your little ones to celebrate Spring and Easter. If you think you have no time to bake with your kids I have the tips that will have you baking in no time. Our family…
How to make a baked potato with the Instant Pot electric pressure cooker, Step by Step instruction. Have the best baked potato in just 18 minutes, perfect every time. When you think there is no time to make a side dish try this quick & easy recipe. Instant Pot baked potatoes for a side dish…