Category: recipes

  • Citrus Ice

    Citrus Ice

    This cool delicious summer treat is so refreshing on a hot day. But don’t eat too fast, or you will get brain freeze. Citrus Ice 3 cups sugar4 cups water5 or 6 ripe bananas, mashed1 46 oz pineapple juice1 12 oz can frozen lemonade (undiluted)1 12 oz can frozen orange juice concentrate (undiluted)2 quarts water1…

  • Princess Birthday Cake

    Princess Birthday Cake

    We had another birthday in our family this week. Can you tell what the theme was? When Emma told me she wanted a princess cake I went to Pinterest for ideas. There are tons of princess cakes to look at, but most require a higher skill level than I possess. One thing most of the…

  • Pecan Fudge Brownies

    Pecan Fudge Brownies

    1 cup butter1/2 cup cocoa2 cups sugar4 eggs2 tsp vanilla1 1/2 cups flour, sifted1 cup coarsely chopped pecans In a large sauce pan melt butter.  Remove from heat.  Add cocoa and sugar.  Blend in eggs one at a time. Add vanilla. Stir in flour and nuts.  Spread in a greased and floured 13″ X 9″…

  • Chunky Chicken Soup

    Chunky Chicken Soup

    This family favorite has been nicknamed ” Casserole Soup”. We like our soup thick and chunky and this recipe hits the mark. It is great comfort food and perfect for a neighbor who is not feeling well. Chunky Chicken Soup 8 cups chicken broth 4 large chicken breast cooked and cut into chunks (bite sized)…

  • Nanaimo Bars

    Nanaimo Bars

    I was first introduced to Nanaimo Bars last year after my parents returned from a trip to Canada.  Patrick, my husband, was so excited!  Having spent two years in Canada he knew of their deliciousness.  Well, after just one bite, I understood why.  They were wonderful and rather unique; part cookie part candy and made…