Posted January 12, 2014
I was inspired to make this Crock Pot Creamy Tomato and Tortellini Soup last year when I looked on Pinterest for a vegetarian meal for a friend. The original recipe was full of ingredients that I didn’t have in my pantry or didn’t like. So, I made up my own,… Read More »
Categories: Recipes, This and That
Posted January 4, 2014
There are some things I am great at, making pie and exaggerating stories for humor. Some things I am O.K. at, designing recipes and keeping the floor swept. And some things I am just no good at, folding and any organized sport know to man. So, rather than spend hours… Read More »
Categories: Recipes, This and That
Posted December 28, 2013
This chili is a Christmas Eve tradition on the Prairie Homestead! I usually serve it with homemade cinnamon rolls or cornbread. I claim it is homemade, though it really involves mostly opening cans…but I say it counts! Throw it in your crockpot before you head to work in the morning,… Read More »
Categories: Recipes, This and That
Posted December 8, 2013
My Homemade Crock Pot Chicken Noodle Soup is by far Cowboy J’s favorite meal. He loves it when winter comes along and always asks for it whenever he is sick. This recipe freezes well but, I usually have to add some water to it when I heat it up. I… Read More »
Categories: Recipes, This and That
Posted December 6, 2013
Here is the tried and true Royal Icing recipe that our Prairie Wife of the Week from Dec 6, 2013 uses to decorate her fabulous sugar cookies. Watch the video below to get some tips on how to make a perfectly decorated cookie! Ingredients 3 tablespoons Meringue Powder Easy-Add Meringue… Read More »
Categories: Recipes, This and That
Posted November 27, 2013
I first came across this recipe for Pear Cranberry Pie in the November 2008 Issue of Good Housekeeping. I am a pie lover (I learned the art of making the perfect pie crust from Ma) and so is The Cowboy, but I sometimes get tired of the same old apple… Read More »
Categories: Health and Wellness, Recipes
Posted November 26, 2013
I debated about putting the original name of this recipe up, I know that some people could be offended by the term Squaw. I decided to leave it because it is the original name of a family recipe that has been handed down over the last four generations. Please know… Read More »
Categories: Recipes, This and That
Posted November 15, 2013
These are hands down the best chocolate chip cookies ever! I’m not being conceited; it’s just a cold hard fact. I dare you to eat just one! I make these at 5,200ft, that is a pretty high altitude and it makes a difference with baking. When I get my cups… Read More »
Categories: Recipes, This and That
Posted October 25, 2013
The Cowboy and I have spent many Thanksgivings together, but it was our second (dating not married) that has become part of our family’s history. I was a junior in college, and looking forward to some home-cooking. As I headed over the mountain and towards The Cowboy’s Grandma’s house, I… Read More »
Categories: Recipes, This and That
Posted October 21, 2013
This is one of my go-to desserts in the fall. “It only takes 2 seconds,” yet it tastes so good. My favorite part is the yummy topping, so I developed a recipe that puts that sweet crispy crust front and center. Top your warm Apple Extra Crispy Crisp (say that… Read More »
Categories: Recipes, This and That
