Every state fair we attend I make a B-line to the lemonade stand. There is nothing that compares to that savory big cup of lemonade full of chunky lemons and the absolute best lemonade ever. So throughout the summer I find myself craving this delicious fair treat, so I decided to make my own! The true star here is marinating those lemon rinds in the sugar for 12 hours. This is the perfect key to success for creating the most perfect lemonade. So if it's hot where you are or if you are just missing your fair favorite drink of choice, this recipe is for you. State Fair Lemonade 7 Lemons1 1/2 cups Sugar6 cups Cold Water Wash lemons and peel lemon rinds ...
American Flag Veggie Pizza
Each and every year I make a flag cake for the Fourth of July. Ina's recipe here is my all time favorite, but this year I wanted to switch it up and try to create a savory flag. So I have combined my all time favorite pot-luck recipe with an American Flag, hail the American Flag veggie pizza! This recipe is so easy, with a few shortcuts! We use refrigerated crescent dough to speed up the recipe, but if you are feeling fancy you can make your own dough, which is soooo delicious. Crisp peppers and delectable cherry tomatoes represent the stripes and black olives take on the role of the stars. American Flag Veggie Pizza 2 tubes refrigerated crescent rolls2 ...
Retro Recipes – Creole Shrimp in Rice Ring
I looooove cookbooks, like I have way too many for any one person. I have recently started collecting vintage cookbooks too and I thought it would be fun to start sharing a few retro recipes from the tattered pages of these cookbooks. It is so very interesting to see all the unique combinations that were the norm back in the day. Even the type of ingredients used is very fascinating. I will be sharing lots of interesting tidbits with each recipe too. This first recipe hails from the Better Homes & Gardens New Cookbook. It is located on page 174 in the casserole and one dish meals tab. The interesting note that I took from this specific chapter is that back in the day everything ...
15 Back to School Freezer Meals
It's that time of year again, where we all head back to school and things get a little more crazy. This year seems to be a little extra crazy as schools around the country make decisions about how students will attend school this year. No matter what school will look like for your kiddos this year, I can guarantee these 15 freezer meals are going to come in handy! I chose recipes that are our family favorites, recipes that are tried and true! I also tried to use a variety of different types of recipes - soups, casseroles, sandwiches, etc. The entire list for all 15 freezer meals is all compiled in this handy master list. Just print and go! Click the link ...
