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Golden Eagle Corn Pancakes ~ not too sweet and a little bit corny. My Foodies has another contest going on during August for Golden Eagle Syrup. When the syrup arrived and I checked out the ingredients listed in the syrup I could not help but think about pancakes. So I scoured cookbooks and the internet and adapted a grilled corn cake recipe from Robin Miller of the Food Network. Adding the Golden Eagle syrup in place of the white sugar gave these pancakes a slight hint of sweetness without overpowering the taste of the cornmeal. Read more »

12 Back to School Suppers ~ quick and easy meals ready in 30-45 minutes are sure to please your family! One of my biggest stresses when the kids were young and still in school and I was working a full time job was getting a "decent" meal on the table every night and not something so elaborate that it wasn't going to be ready until 7 p.m. I believed back then and still do, that sitting around a dining table sharing food is one of the best way for families to connect and communicate. Read more »

Easy Zucchini, Sausage and Peppers Stove Top Casserole ~ a hearty homestyle casserole you make on the stove top so it's even great for warm weather eating. Let's face it, when the hot and humid weather hits no one wants to turn on the oven in their house even if they do have air conditioning. However you still have hungry mouths to feed and the family isn't always going to be satisfied eating lighter summer meals; I know because I have a meat and potatoes loving husband. While I could exist in the hot weather on fruit and salads he still wants a hearty dinner after a long day of either carpentry work or painting. Read more »

Creamy Stove Top Chicken Casserole ~ it tastes like pot pie filling and is it ever good! Creamy Stove Top Chicken Casserole is like eating chicken pot pie filling and having it surrounded by broad egg noodles. The texture is smooth, soft and creamy. Using common pantry spices and inexpensive ingredients this stove top casserole takes about 30 minutes from start to finish. It will probably end up on your families favorite meals list. Read more »

Honey Barbecue Sauce ~ a sweet, spicy, slightly smokey sauce for chicken or pork. With a fairly good discerning palate. I was able to recreate a sauce we enjoyed from a company who makes their own Honey Barbecue Sauce. The only problem is, that brand is not yet sold near our home and we don't have credit cards therefore ordering on line is not an option. That's when my husband said, " I think you can re-create it; you ought to give it a try ." Read more »

White Bean and Sage Crostini ~an appetizer with garlicky goodness in every bite! I made these White Bean and Sage Crostini as an appetizer for one of our holiday parties many years go and they were among the top appetizers to leave the platter very quickly. If you love beans and you love garlic this appetizer is one of the simplest you can make. Read more »

Chocolate Lover's Trifle ~ a simple, yet delicious trifle that is perfect for any occasion. Chocolate Lover's Trifle does not take lots of baking experience as it's made with a box cake mix and a boxed pudding mix. It's something simple, yet delicious. Topped with whipped cream and some chocolate shavings it's the perfect dessert for any occasion. I made mine in smaller cake pans to make a tall version of a trifle for the holiday weekend. Read more »